How to Connect With Incarcerated Friends and Family at Troup County Correctional Institution

Troup County Correctional Institution is a medium-security prison for men. This LaGrange, Georgia facility is a small, labor-focused prison that houses up to 372 male inmates. Operated by Troup County, this Troup County jail trains inmates in various support tasks to assist with the maintenance and development of the area.

The Troup County prison was opened in 1929. It has relatively modern facilities, however, having been renovated in 1983 and 2001 to meet updated expectations for both incarceration and work training. Alongside the vocational programs, the facility also provides academic, counseling, and religious resources on-site.

Where Is Troup County Correctional Institution Located?

The Troup County prison is located in the Pine Mountain region. While public transportation does not have a strong presence in this region, there is a surrounding town supported by both the prison and the State Police station located directly across the street.

How to Contact Inmates at Troup County Correctional Facility?

There are strict procedures that must be followed when contacting inmates at the Troup County jail. Regardless of which method of reaching out to an inmate one chooses, it will be subject to intensive scrutiny from prison staff.

1. Visiting Inmates in Person

Inmates can only accept visitors after they contact the prison beforehand and subject themselves to a full background check. The warden gets the final word on whether a visitor is allowed to meet with a prisoner at the Troup County facility.

Once approved, visitation hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 am, with assigned times based on the cell block of the inmate. Visitors should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time to line up to be searched before entering.

2. Contacting Inmates by Phone

Only outbound calls initiated by inmates are allowed. The best way to initiate contact with inmates continues to be by sending them letters. However, inmates can draft a list of up to 20 approved contacts that they can call during approved hours. Outside of emergency calls, which are approved by the prison chaplain, these calls are limited to 15 or 30-minute blocks of time.

3. Sending Money to Inmates

Inmates at Troup County prison can receive money from approved family and friends. A third-party provider handles all online payments, which require a debit card or credit card. Approved senders can also address money orders to

JPay

O. Box 246570

Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Ensure you include:

• The inmate's full name.
• The facility where they are located.
• Their correctional institution ID number.

4. Sending Letters, Photographs, or Packages to Inmates

People incarcerated in Troup County Correctional Institution are allowed to receive some types of letters. These are all subject to review by staff on-site. All materials outside of ten plain pieces of paper, and up to ten 8" x 10" photographs, are considered contraband.

• Address all mail to inmates to

• Housing Unit

Troup County Correctional Institute

2508 Hamilton Road, LaGrange, GA, 30240

There are distinct steps to follow when addressing a letter to an inmate.

Steps to Take Before Contacting an Inmate at Troup County Correctional Institution

Before contacting or visiting an inmate at Troup County jail, make sure to follow the required procedures to the best of your ability. You'll need to start the process by first finding and confirming your incarcerated friend or loved one's location. Then you'll need to submit a request to the prison to contact them.

Need help learning how to find an inmate? DoNotPay developed a custom tool to streamline the process and submit documents on your behalf:

1. Open your web browser and sign up for a DoNotPay account if you haven't already.
2. Click Connect With an Inmate, then choose to Locate Someone.
3. Input the inmate's full name, the state where they are being held, and, if possible, the name of the prison.
4. Click the 'Submit your request button.

DoNotPay will output documentation, complete with a carefully worded request, and you'll receive a complete set of information on the inmate you're looking for.

Difficulties You May Have Contacting Loved Ones at Troup County Correctional Institution

Here are several of the most common problems friends and family run into while contacting loved ones at Troup County prison:

• Outgoing calls from inmates are extremely costly.
• Troup County jail is not in an urban area. Public transportation is limited, and while there are some hotels in the surrounding area, most visitors will likely have to commute from further away for their scheduled visit.
• Care packages have to be pre-approved by the warden. While Troup County prison allows goods to be sent to inmates, they must be provided by the current roster of pre-approved vendors and items. This changes regularly, so contacting the warden is a must.

Get in Touch With Your Incarcerated Friends or Family With DoNotPay

Correctional facilities in the United States rarely update their web-based resources with current information. This can lead to constant crossed-wires between visitors, inmates, and prison staff.  DoNotPay helps alleviate these issues by properly wording all requests submitted through each online tool to reduce confusion as much as possible. The DoNotPay Connect With an Inmate tool submits requests so that the prison staff is set up with a complete set of information and requests worded so that they are encouraged to be as helpful as they can.

DoNotPay Helps Keep Families and Friends Connected, Regardless of the Prison

Don't let outdated, confusing documentation of rules and regulations get in the way of connecting with an inmate at Troup County prison. DoNotPay is a service dedicated to developing and refining tools to assist with this stressful process.

1. Locate the Connect With an Inmate service on DoNotPay.

    

2. Choose whether you want to locate a loved one, create a virtual mailbox, or send a personalized letter.

    

3. If you want us to find your loved one, provide his or her personal details and the state they are located in. We'll then conduct a search on the appropriate state database.

    

4. If you want to create a virtual mailbox, just provide your full name! We'll set one up for you so you can easily receive incoming mail from your loved one.

    

5. If sending a personalized letter, tell us which facility your loved one is located in and what you would like to say to them. You can even include a photo! Your letter will be delivered automatically - just wait 10 days for it to arrive for your loved one!

    

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