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Telfair State Prison: commissary and sending money
Telfair State Prison is a prison in Helena, Georgia. Here is what families need to know to put money on a loved one's account for commissary, plus the facility's contact details.
How to put money on an account at Telfair State Prison
Telfair State Prison is part of the Georgia state prison system. Georgia Department of Corrections lists these deposit options for families:
- Money order with a free GDC voucher by mail (up to 2 weeks to process)
- Online through the GDC Send Money tool or JPay
- JPay mobile app
- By phone 24/7 through JPay
- Cash at MoneyGram locations
- Sender must be on the approved visitor list
Before any deposit, have your loved one's full name and ID number ready, and check the fee. Fees vary by company and by payment method.
Finding your loved one
Use the official Georgia locator to confirm the facility and ID number.
What commissary covers
Commissary sells food, hygiene items, stamps and writing supplies, and sometimes clothing or electronics. Each facility sets its own list and prices. Read more in our commissary list guide.
Nearby facilities
- Lumber City Jail · Lumber City
- Telfair County Jail · McRae
Facility details come from public government data (source: HIFLD_PRISON_BOUNDARIES, updated 2024-02-20). CommissaryForPrisoners.com is not affiliated with this facility or any corrections agency. Something out of date? Tell us.