D. Ray James Correctional Institution - GEO (BOP)

Brief about D. Ray James Correctional Institution - GEO (BOP)

D. Ray James Correctional Institution is a private Folkston, Charlton County, Georgia private prison. It is owned and operated by the GEO Group under contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Marshals Service.

The D. Ray James Correctional Facility opened in 1998 for Georgia state inmates. In January 2010, the government expanded it and specifically designed it to accommodate adult males sentenced by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

The facility delivers comprehensive services catering to individuals at every stage of the judicial process, providing an environment that supports inmates as they navigate the complexities of the legal system.

The facility is across a massive 444,622 sq. ft. campus and can house 2067 inmates currently.

Facility Type and Security Level

This is an Adult facility with a medium level of security. You can visit only during the jail's working hours once a week.

The facility achieved initial accreditation through the American Correctional Association in 2013 and re-accreditation in 2016 with a score of 100%. It was also accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) in 2012 and re-accredited in 2015.

Services provided by the facility

Services provided include security, medical care, food service, counseling, and programs designed to have a rehabilitative impact. Inmates participate in academic and vocational programs, including Pre-GED, GED, and ESL, as well as building trades, culinary arts, and horticulture. Prisoners learn life skills to enhance parenting skills, substance abuse programs, and religious services.

Contacting an inmate in D. Ray James Correctional Institution - GEO (BOP)

You can send a Mail Or Greeting card to the facility address. In an emergency, you can reach the facility by fax at 912-496-7806.

You can also reach an inmate of D. Ray James Correctional Institution - GEO (BOP) by calling the inmate. The phone provider is Global Tel Link (GTL)—ConnectNetwork. You need to set up an account with GTL to receive collect calls from your inmate; for more information, call 912-496-6242.

How do you send money to an inmate?

Using Money Gram

• Locate the nearest Moneygram agent by calling 1-800-926-9400 or visiting www.moneygram.com
• You must complete a MoneyGram ExpressPayment Blue Form.
• You can pay with cash at kiosks.
• Online: Please visit www.moneygram.com/paybills?receiveCode=7932 and enter the Receive code 7932 and the amount you want to send (up to $300).
• First-time users must set up a profile and account. A MasterCard or Visa credit card is required.

Using Western Union

• Locate the nearest agent by calling 1-800-325-6000 or visiting www.westernunion.com.
• By Cash: You'll need to complete a payment form. Pay with cash at any WU location and fill out the form duly.
• Over the phone: Call 1-800-634-3422 and choose option 2. A credit/debit card will be required to complete the transaction
• Online: Please visit Western Union and select "Quick Collect."

• Account Number: Inmate's eight-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, followed immediately by the inmate's last name (example: 12345678DOE).
• Company Name: Federal Bureau of Prisons
• City & State: Washington, DC
• Receive Code is always: 7932
• Beneficiary: Inmate's full committed name

Visitation

Visitation Rules

• Bring a government-issued ID
• Dress appropriately
• Inmates are allowed 20-minute visits per visitation day
• All visitors must have a valid state or federal ID card with a photograph
• Avoid contraband items.

Visitation Timings