Coffee Correctional is a privately operated correctional facility in Nicholls, GA, managed by the contracted operator under contract with the contracting corrections agency. The day-to-day operations at this facility are run by the contracted operator, but the rules governing who is held here, what programs are available, and how release works are set by the contracting corrections agency - not by the private operator. If you have questions about programs, release dates, or official policies, contact the contracting corrections agency directly, not the contracted operator's corporate office. Information on this page was last verified August 2026.
Coffee Correctional operates under contract with the contracting corrections agency. The policies governing your family member's incarceration - programs, release, and official rules - are set by the contracting corrections agency. For questions beyond what this page covers, contact the contracting corrections agency directly.
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Start with the the contracting corrections agency inmate or detainee search - this is the authoritative source for current location and custody status. Private facility records are maintained by the contracting government agency, not by the contracted operator. You can also use InmateAid's inmate locator to search by name across Georgia facilities.
If your family member was recently transferred to Coffee Correctional, allow 24 to 48 hours for records to update before assuming a search result is wrong. You can also pull their arrest record and conviction details to confirm case status. For direct questions, call Coffee Correctional at 912-345-5058.
This is the question most families do not know to ask - and it matters.
the contracted operator manages the day-to-day operations at Coffee Correctional: staffing, facility maintenance, food service, and daily scheduling. But the contracted operator does not set the policies that govern your family member's incarceration. Those policies come from the contracting corrections agency, the government agency that contracted the contracted operator to run this facility.
What this means practically: if you have a question about programs, parole eligibility, release dates, sentence credits, or official inmate rights, the answer comes from the contracting corrections agency - not from the contracted operator's main phone line or website. If the contracted operator staff cannot answer a policy question, that is why. Escalate to the contracting corrections agency directly for anything involving official policy or your family member's legal status.
For operational questions - current visiting hours, phone provider, commissary procedures - the Coffee Correctional facility staff at 912-345-5058 are the right contact.
Your family member calls you - you cannot call them. All calls are recorded and monitored except verified attorney calls.
Calls from Coffee Correctional go through the facility's contracted phone provider. Visit InmateAid's prison calls page to find the current provider and get your account set up before the first call.
Private facilities use the same major phone providers as government-run facilities - GTL, ICSolutions, Securus, or others depending on the contract. The setup process is the same regardless of operator. Do not let it be a barrier.
Visitation at Coffee Correctional follows the rules set by the contracting corrections agency and implemented by the contracted operator staff. Most private facilities require advance visitor registration - contact Coffee Correctional at 912-345-5058 to confirm the registration process and current visiting hours before making the trip.
General rules that apply at most private correctional facilities: dress conservatively, avoid colors or patterns that resemble inmate clothing, leave your phone and valuables in your car or facility lockers, bring valid government-issued ID. Children may require specific authorization. Call 912-345-5058 before every visit to confirm current hours - private facilities do not always maintain consistent schedules and policies can change without public notice. Read InmateAid's visitation guide for a full pre-visit checklist.
VISITATION DAYS / HOURS:
HOURS: 9:00 am TO 3:00 pm
DAYS: Alternated Visitation Days (Saturday M-Z; Sundays A-L); State Holidays
Only persons approved on an inmate's visitation list are allowed to visit. Inmates are responsible for advising friends and family of their approval. Only four approved visitors are allowed per visit. All minors under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Inmates are allowed to have 12 approved visitors on their lists. Some immediate family members may be approved according to the inmate's personal history statement (PHS) without requiring additional documentation. Any visitors not initially approved are required to complete a Significant Other Form. The significant other form is used to gather visitor information and to complete a criminal background check (GCIC). This form is provided to the inmate for him to mail to the desired visitor. Inmates may complete their visitation list within the first 30 days of arrival, if they are newly incarcerated and have no visitation list. Otherwise, inmates' established visitation lists are updated in May and November. Inmates must first add a new visitor's name to his list through his case manager. Then, a significant other forms must be submitted by the visitor. Forms are to be submitted in the months of April, May, October, or November, providing sufficient time for forms to be mailed and returned.
Minors follow the same approval process as adults. Court orders restricting contact with minors will be honored.
Visitation forms are normally processed within 30 days of their receipt.
It is the inmate's responsibility to notify friends and family of their visitation status. Inmates may receive a copy of their current visitation list from their case manager.
Visitation hours are rotated quarterly, and the specific hours are dependent upon the inmate's housing assignment. In general, visitation is on Saturdays and Sundays with a morning visitation (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) and an afternoon visitation (2:30 pm – 7:30 pm).
The exact visitation hours can be provided by the inmate or by the front desk operator during normal business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST).
Visitors are allowed to stay during the entire five-hour visit unless there are issues with overcrowding or facility events. If the visitation area is full and there are visitors waiting to see inmates, it will be necessary for the visitors who have been present the longest to rotate out and allow other visitors to enter. We do our best to accommodate all visitors, but overcrowding sometimes becomes an issue due to holidays or at the peak of the vacation season.
Visitors park in the parking lot in front of the prison. Visitors are asked to lock their doors and roll up their windows during their visit. Handicap parking is available and marked as required.
All visitors will be searched including children. Clearance of a metal detector is required. All items must be removed from pockets and placed in the provided container. Shoes, belts, watches, and any other item that might cause the metal detector to alarm must be placed in the container. If the metal detector cannot be cleared without triggering the alarm, the visitor will be asked to sign a release form agreeing to a pat search by a correctional officer.
What is the dress code for visitation?
The following items of clothing are not permitted:
o Shorts o Crop tops
o Sleeveless tops
o Sheer /see-through apparel
o Pants with holes
o Revealing clothing (i.e. low cut tights, spandex/stretch pants)
o Flip-flop shoes
o All-white clothing resembling the inmate's uniforms
o Clothing bearing gang affiliation, alcoholic beverages, or offensive language Jackets must remain on the visitor or neatly folded in the possession of the visitor at all times. No exchange of clothing, jewelry, or any other items between the inmate and a visitor is allowed.
What type of identification do I need to be allowed into the facility?
Visitors age sixteen (16) and above must present government or state-issued identification to gain entry. Drivers' license, military identification, and student identification are acceptable.
Items you are allowed to bring to visitation - Identification, Car keys, one (1) diaper, one (1) baby bottle; Money, up to $50.00 per group of visitors, should be placed in a clear ziploc bag. Rolled quarters or lower denomination bills for the change machine are acceptable.
Entering a Facility for Visitation
Visiting a correctional facility can feel intimidating, especially for the first-time visitor. There are specific processes and rules, strict security measures, uniformed staff and words and terminology you may not be familiar with. Ultimately, those security features are in place to protect you and your loved one although we understand the potential for concern or confusion.
Contraband and Personal Items
When entering one of our facilities, typically, visitors are only permitted to bring in an ID and a small amount of cash ($10 or less) or a vending card for use at the facility’s vending machines during visitation. Please check with the facility prior to visitation for specific information on the use of vending cards or cash.
Proper identification must be a valid driver’s license or a government-issued ID. Some facilities require a birth certificate to be presented for children attending visitation, so check the requirement of the specific facility you are visiting.
For security reasons, visitors will not be allowed to take any personal items or gifts into the facility – including cell phones, wallets, purses, food, gifts, magazines or books.
Attempting to pass any of these unapproved items through security, even if accidentally, is illegal. Please leave all personal items in your vehicle. Some facilities offer lockers in the facility lobby for storing these items.
Additionally, attempting to introduce illegal contraband, such as cigarettes, drugs and alcohol, weapons and cell phones, to a facility inmate is considered a security threat and will result in immediate legal action.
While we understand that some of these rules may be inconvenient or difficult for our visitors, it is our responsibility to keep all of our inmates, staff and visitors safe. These strict safety procedures are very important and are just one of the many ways we maintain a safe and secure environment.
Visitation and Inmate Contact
There are different types of visitation, depending on the facility and the inmate’s classification – contact visitation, noncontact visitation and, occasionally, video visitation.
Most of our facilities have both contact and noncontact visitation. Appropriate contact with your loved one – such as hugging – varies. Our staff will help you understand the appropriate contact rules for your time with your loved one.
Typically contact visitation will be held in a large room with tables. Some facilities have a designated visitation room. Others may use educational rooms for visitation.
Noncontact visitation includes the use of individual booths with telephones for speaking with inmates.
Preparing for Visitation
Visitation List and Approval
During the inmate orientation process, inmates will mail a visitation application form to the friends and family members who want to visit.
It is the inmate’s responsibility to mail the applications. Individuals who receive the application must complete the form and mail it back to the specific CoreCivic facility to initiate the approval process. All facility visitors must be approved through a background check prior to visiting an inmate.
Once the background checks are completed, the inmate is responsible for informing friends and family members that they are approved for visitation. Please ensure that, as a visitor, you have been approved before planning your visit.
An inmate can change or update their list over time. If an inmate is transferred to another correctional facility, please check with the facility before visiting to ensure all records were transferred at the time of the move.
Passing Security
Every visitor who enters our correctional facilities must pass through our security measures before proceeding to a visitation area.
Visitors will be screened through a metal detector, much like what you would experience in an airport. However, our metal detector settings are much more sensitive than typical metal detectors. When preparing for your visit, please be sure to consider any metal on your clothing, including underwear and shoes.
Visitation Dress Code
Understandably, many of our visitors do not realize that what they are wearing can impact their ability to visit with their loved one.
Every facility has a strict dress code for visitors, and each facility’s dress code may vary, sometimes depending on the specific requirements of our government partner. Please review the specific dress code requirements for the facility you are visiting prior to your visit.
A few general guidelines that apply at every facility include:
Skirts and shorts must be knee-length or longer.
Only closed-toe shoes are permitted. No sandals or flip-flops.
No revealing or low cut shirts. No tank tops or halter tops.
No see-though or extremely tight clothing.
No strapless dresses. No swimsuits.
No gang or obscene messages or designs.
No hats or hoodies on shirts
No sunglasses or excessive jewelry.
Underwear must be worn at all times, but not visible.
Everyone must clear the metal detector.
Visiting from Out of State
If you must travel a great distance to visit your loved one, you want your limited visitation time to go smoothly. To help ensure you are prepared, we’ve assembled our most important advice for a successful visit.
Inmate Visitation Checklist
Before arriving at a correctional facility, think through the following checklist to ensure that you are prepared for visitation.
___ I am on my inmate’s approved visitation list.
___ I have returned my paperwork and passed the visitation background check.
___ I have my driver’s license or government ID.
___ I have planned my visit during the facility’s visitation hours.
___ I have packed facility dress code approved clothes and shoes.
___ I will clear the metal detector.
___ I have ensured that my car, purse and pockets are clear of any inappropriate items before entering the facility grounds.
___ I have checked to see if there are special visitation requirements, such as a scheduled appointment.
The commissary or trust account gives your family member access to hygiene items, snacks, phone time, and postage. Keeping money on the books is one of the most consistent practical contributions you can make.
Steps to send money to Coffee Correctional:
1. Go to InmateAid's send money page to find the approved deposit method for this facility
2. Have your family member's full legal name and their ID number - this may be a BOP Register Number, state DOC number, or facility booking number depending on the contract type
3. Choose online deposit, phone deposit, or facility kiosk
4. Use the name and number exactly as they appear in the facility system - errors delay or reject deposits
Mail is a consistent connection across what may be a long sentence.
Coffee Correctional accepts incoming mail addressed to your family member at 1153 N Liberty St. Include their full legal name and ID number on every piece of mail. Mail rules at private facilities follow the contracting authority's standards - which means they are typically as strict as government-run facilities of the same type. Plain white paper only, no staples, no glitter, no stickers, no colored ink. Photos should be standard print size with nothing written on the back. When in doubt, keep it simple - rejected mail may not come with notification.
InmateAid's send mail service prints and mails on approved stock from your phone or computer. Formatting rejection is not a risk.
Books and magazines must be ordered new, directly from the publisher or an online retailer. Order through Amazon or directly from the publisher. Anything shipped from a personal address will be rejected.
Programs at private facilities are determined by the contract with the contracting corrections agency, not by the contracted operator. The availability of education programs, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and other programming depends entirely on what the contracting corrections agency has contracted and funded.
Contact Coffee Correctional at 912-345-5058 or the contracting corrections agency directly to confirm what programs are available and how enrollment works.
Release from Coffee Correctional is governed by the contracting corrections agency, not by the contracted operator. The operator has no authority over release dates, sentence credits, or early release decisions.
Contact the contracting corrections agency directly for information about release dates, sentence credits, and reentry planning. the contracted operator staff at the facility can answer operational questions but cannot address release timing - that authority rests with the contracting corrections agency.
People held at private facilities retain the same constitutional rights as those in government-run facilities. Private operation does not diminish those rights - it just adds a layer to navigating them.
If your family member experiences a problem at Coffee Correctional - mistreatment, inadequate medical care, safety concerns - the complaint path runs through the contracting corrections agency, not just the contracted operator. the contracted operator has an internal grievance process your family member can initiate, but unresolved complaints should be escalated to the contracting corrections agency's oversight office, the relevant state Attorney General's office, or in serious cases to the federal Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.
Document everything. Private facilities have faced civil rights litigation and oversight investigations - your documentation matters if a complaint escalates. InmateAid's what to expect guide covers inmate rights and the grievance process in general terms. For facility-specific concerns, contact the contracting corrections agency directly.
Whether the facility is private or government-run, the experience of having a family member incarcerated in Georgia involves navigating the same systems - phone providers, visitation rules, inmate search, and what happens at release. InmateAid's Georgia prison resources hub covers all of it in one place, written for families navigating the Georgia system.
Have a specific question from someone who has been through it? Browse questions and answers at InmateAid Georgia Q&A.
Frequently Asked Questions about Coffee Correctional
Who runs Coffee Correctional and who sets the rules?
Coffee Correctional is operated by the contracted operator under contract with the contracting corrections agency. the contracted operator manages daily operations. the contracting corrections agency sets the policies governing incarceration - programs, release, and official rights. For policy questions, contact the contracting corrections agency directly.
How do I find out if my family member is at Coffee Correctional?
Search the the contracting corrections agency inmate locator online or call Coffee Correctional at 912-345-5058. You can also use InmateAid's inmate locator to search across Georgia facilities by name. Records may take 24 to 48 hours to update after a transfer.
What ID number do I need for phone accounts and money deposits?
The ID number depends on the contract type. For federal contracts, use the BOP Register Number. For state contracts, use the state DOC number. For local contracts, use the facility booking number. Call Coffee Correctional at 912-345-5058 to confirm which number the facility uses for commissary and phone accounts.
Can the contracted operator deny my visit or change visitation rules?
Visitation rules are set by the contracting corrections agency and implemented by the contracted operator staff. the contracted operator cannot arbitrarily deny visitation outside the rules set by the contracting corrections agency. If you believe a visit denial was improper, contact the contracting corrections agency to report it. Always call 912-345-5058 before making the trip to confirm current hours and any registration requirements.
What should I do if I have a serious concern about conditions at Coffee Correctional?
Contact Coffee Correctional at 912-345-5058 first. If the response is unsatisfactory, escalate to the contracting corrections agency. For serious concerns involving safety, medical neglect, or rights violations, the relevant state Attorney General's office and the DOJ Civil Rights Division are additional contacts. Document all communications in writing.
Private prisons add complexity to an already complex situation. The company name on the door is not who is making the decisions that matter for your family member - the government agency holding the contract is. Understanding that distinction is the first step to getting the right answers from the right people.
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