Three ways to put money on an inmate's account at Dauphin County Prison

You can mail a money order to Dauphin County Prison, Attention: Business Office, 501 Mall Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Dropping one in the front-entry drop box works too. Either way, write the inmate's full name and DCP# clearly on the money order - that's how it gets credited to the right account.

Missing information is the main reason money orders get delayed. Before you seal the envelope or head to the drop box, double-check that the inmate's name and DCP# are written correctly.

Prefer to deposit in person? There's a kiosk in the main lobby at Dauphin County Prison. It accepts both cash and credit cards.

Cash deposits post automatically - no waiting. If timing matters, cash at the kiosk is your fastest option.

Credit card deposits take up to three hours to hit the inmate's account. Still quick, just not instant like cash.

1. Go to ConnectNetwork’s website - start at www.connectnetwork.com.
2. Create your account - follow the prompts to set up a login.
3. Select the right facility - choose “Dauphin County Prison” before creating the account so your deposit routes correctly.

• ✓ Save your deposit confirmations (screenshots, emails, or receipts) so you can track what you paid and when.
• ✓ If you use ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay, monitor your account activity - ConnectNetwork warns accounts may become inactive and subject to forfeiture after 180 consecutive days of inactivity.

This article is based on Dauphin County Prison guidance for families and friends (money order drop box requirements, Business Office mailing address, and lobby kiosk details) and on ConnectNetwork’s own posted notices (including the Telmate data exposure notice and the AdvancePay inactivity/forfeiture warning).