How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending funds to someone at Trenton Correctional Institution? Follow the deposit rules closely so the money posts without delays. Money orders for trust deposits must be $300 or less, and you need to include the required deposit form so funds get credited correctly. Trenton also participates in ConnectNetwork's walk-in retail cash deposit option for SCDC phone or trust accounts, available at more than 26,000 retail locations nationwide since April 7, 2019. To use walk-in retail, sign into or create an account at ConnectNetwork.com or through the mobile app, then follow the provider's account format and instructions exactly. If you mail funds, include the deposit form along with the incarcerated person's identifying information.
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Sending money to someone at Trenton? Most problems come down to small rule details: money order limits, required paperwork, and how the on-site vending machines work. Here's what you need to know about deposits, plus how to handle a GTL refund if you need one.
Money orders for trust deposits at Trenton Correctional Institution max out at $300. Include the required deposit form with your money order so the funds get credited correctly.
Yes. Since April 7, 2019, SCDC has allowed cash deposits for phone or trust accounts at over 26,000 retail locations nationwide through ConnectNetwork’s walk-in retail option.
Start by creating an account or signing in at ConnectNetwork.com or through the ConnectNetwork mobile app. When completing the walk-in retail deposit, use the required account format and follow the provider's instructions exactly to avoid delays.
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