Send Money at Dauphin County Prison, PA

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Dauphin County Prison offers several ways to fund an inmate's account. You can mail a money order to the prison Business Office—include the inmate's name and DCP# inside the envelope, but don't include personal correspondence with the money order. In person, use the secured drop box at the front entry or the lobby kiosk, which accepts cash or credit. Cash deposits at the kiosk post automatically; credit-card deposits typically process within about three hours. You can also deposit online through ConnectNetwork by selecting

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Quick Facts

  • Mail money orders to the prison Business Office with the inmate’s name and DCP# inside the envelope and do not include personal correspondence.
  • You can deposit to an inmate’s commissary account using the front-entry drop box, the lobby kiosk (cash or credit), or online via ConnectNetwork (select 'Dauphin County Prison').
  • The lobby kiosk posts cash deposits automatically and processes credit-card deposits within about three hours.
  • ConnectNetwork’s AdvancePay accounts may become inactive and subject to forfeiture after 180 consecutive days of inactivity unless law or contract provides otherwise.

Send Money Guides

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

Trying to get funds to someone at Dauphin County Prison? You have three options: drop a money order in the front-entry box, use the lobby kiosk (cash or credit), or deposit online through ConnectNetwork. Which one works best depends on how fast you need the money there and what's most convenient for you.

Common Questions

How can I deposit money to an inmate at Dauphin County Prison?

Deposit funds using the secured drop box at the front entry, the lobby kiosk (cash or credit), or online through ConnectNetwork—select

Where should I mail a money order for an inmate at Dauphin County Prison?

Mail the money order to the prison Business Office. Include the inmate's name and DCP# inside the envelope, but don't put personal correspondence in with the money order.

What happens to my ConnectNetwork AdvancePay account if I stop using it?

ConnectNetwork warns that AdvancePay accounts can become inactive and may be subject to forfeiture after 180 consecutive days of inactivity, unless governing law or contract provides otherwise.

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