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Visit-day checklist: Georgia prisons
What to wear, which ID to bring and what you can carry in, from GDC's official rules. Pick a prison to add its address, phone and hours. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Before visit day
- ☐ Every visitor, any age, mails a Visitation Request Form to the facility with a copy of photo ID and supporting documents. Emailed forms aren't accepted. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check for lockdowns or cancelled visits: Georgia facility status.
What to wear
- ☐ For adults: No tank tops, no mesh or see-through clothing, t-shirts cannot be sleeveless. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ A skirt may not be more than 2 inches above the knee. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ No stretch pants or shorts may be worn. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Only children are permitted to wear shorts. (official source) (opens in new tab)
ID to bring
- GDC's ID rule isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
What you can bring, what stays in the car
- GDC's list of allowed and banned items isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
More from GDC on visiting
- ☐ Once approved, request a scheduled visit online. Cell phones, smartwatches and other wireless devices are not allowed. (official source) (opens in new tab)
Rules can differ by prison and change without notice; the prison's posted rules win. Quoted or summarized from official GDC pages, each linked. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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