How to Send Money to Someone at Dorsey Run: Lockbox, Access Corrections, and ConnectNetwork Explained
Sending money to someone at Dorsey Run comes down to three options: DPSCS Lockbox (money orders by mail), Access Corrections Secure Deposits (phone or online), and ConnectNetwork (multiple payment methods). Which one works best depends on how quickly you need funds to arrive and whether you'd rather avoid mailing a money order.
DPSCS families generally use one of three deposit channels. Lockbox is the mail-in option - you send a money order. Access Corrections Secure Deposits lets you handle everything from home via online or phone deposits. ConnectNetwork offers the most flexibility: online deposits, a mobile app, automated phone system, self-service kiosks, retail locations, and mail.
- ✓ Use Lockbox if you’re sending a money order by mail and you’re okay with the Lockbox rules (including the hold for larger amounts and the no-refund policy once deposited).
- ✓ Use Access Corrections Secure Deposits if you want the convenience of phone/online funding instead of mailing a money order.
- ✓ Use ConnectNetwork if you want the most payment-channel flexibility (online, app, phone, kiosk, retail location, or mail).
Going the Lockbox route? Watch the amount. Money orders of $250.00 or more get placed on a 30-day hold when processed, which delays when your loved one can actually spend the funds.
Warning: Money orders deposited through Lockbox are not refundable once deposited. Double-check the incarcerated individual's information and the amount before mailing.
Trying to track down a Lockbox deposit or sort out a problem like a missing money order? Gather your details first - who it was for, the amount, and any receipt or confirmation from when you purchased it. Having that ready makes getting a straight answer much easier.
Access Corrections Secure Deposits is the convenience option. You can fund an account without mailing anything - just use their online or phone deposit tools. If you want to skip mail delays or prefer a quick "pay and confirm" process, this is usually the next route people try after Lockbox.
- ✓ Have the incarcerated individual’s full name and ID number ready before you start.
- ✓ Confirm the payment methods Access Corrections accepts at the time you make the deposit (accepted types can vary by system and setup).
- ✓ Keep your receipt/confirmation details so you can reference the transaction if you need help later.
Need help with an account at Dorsey Run Correctional Facility? DPSCS lists this contact email: crf.inmateaccounts@maryland.gov. Include your name and contact info, the incarcerated individual's full name and SID number, and the deposit details you're asking about (amount, date sent, and method used).
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