How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
To add money to someone's trust account at Ridgeland Corr Inst, mail a money order payable to "GTL Financial Services" for $300 USD or less. Include the facility deposit form—don't send cash, staples, or paper clips. Mail deposits to: GTL Financial Services, 10005 Technology Blvd West Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75220. Prefer electronic? ConnectNetwork automated deposits (website, mobile app, phone, or kiosk) typically reach the facility within one business day. Mailed deposits are generally processed the next business day. Trust Fund deposits through ConnectNetwork are final and nonrefundable. If you haven't received a GTL refund within 30 days of submission, call 1-866-640-5445 (Monday–Friday, 6am–8pm Eastern).
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Getting money to someone at Ridgeland comes down to two options: an automated deposit through ConnectNetwork, or a money order mailed to GTL Financial Services with the required SCDC deposit form. The details matter—especially the payee name, the $300 limit, and what goes in the envelope.
Make the money order payable to “GTL Financial Services.”
Each mailed money order must be $300.00 USD or less, and it must be in US dollars.
Mail the money order and deposit form to GTL Financial Services, 10005 Technology Blvd West Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75220. Don’t include staples, paper clips, or cash.
Trust Fund deposits made through ConnectNetwork are final and nonrefundable. If a GTL refund hasn’t been received within 30 days of submission, call 1-866-640-5445 (Monday–Friday, 6am–8pm Eastern).
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