Offender Affairs and Ombudsman:
The Office of the Ombudsman acts as a bridge between concerned civilians and the Department of Corrections by gathering information that potentially uncovers and reduces problems within the corrections system thus ensuring the rights and safety of offenders are protected. More information
Family Day
Family Day is part of the Department's continuing effort to provide
customer service to the families of offenders in the GDC system.
We realize that family members are our customers and our goal is to
provide the best customer service in accordance with Governor Perdue's
vision to serve faster, friendlier and easier.
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Resources
- Consolidated Banking
Send commissary funds (or pay fines/fees) for offenders or probationers - NEW! Facilities Operations Visitation Schedule
A chart of visitation days and hours for State Prison Facilities - Family Day Information
A day for families of offenders in the GDC system - Guidebook for Incarcerated Veterans
- Holiday Package Program
Send packages to offenders over the holidays - Offender Orientation Handbook
What an offender can expect during incarceration - Offender Search
Search for an offender in one of our facilities - Offender Telephone System Manual
Information on the Offender Telephone System, Call Rates, Frequently Asked Questions about offender telephone calls - Performance Incentive Credit (PIC) Program
Information on the Performance Incentive Credit (PIC) Program to reduce the length of prison service through satisfactory progress in educational/treatment programs, work details, and good behavior. - Visitation - Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about visiting GDC facilities - Visitation - Frequently Asked Questions - En Español
- Visitation - GDC Policy
Policies for visiting offenders in a GDC facility
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Important Contact Information
Office of the Ombudsman
Georgia Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 1529
Forsyth, GA 31029
Email: ombudsman@dcor.state.ga.us