Deposits go through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Only approved visitors may send funds.
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Money for Scotland Correctional Institution goes through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork (GTL). You can deposit online at connectnetwork.com, through the ConnectNetwork app, by phone, via Western Union, or by money order. You need the person’s full legal name and OPUS Number for every deposit. Only approved visitors can send funds. Packages ordered through the NC Inmate Package program at ncinmatepackage.com are separate from ConnectNetwork deposits and are covered in their own section below.
Scotland Correctional Institution uses ViaPath/GTL, operating as ConnectNetwork, for all fund deposits. The same vendor handles trust fund deposits for commissary and AdvancePay deposits for phone calls. These may be separate balances, so confirm with ConnectNetwork if you are unsure where a deposit lands.
You need two things for every deposit: the person’s full legal name and their OPUS Number. Find the OPUS Number using the NC OPI inmate search. A deposit without the correct OPUS Number can be delayed or returned.
Important: Only approved visitors can send money to someone at Scotland CI. If you are not on the approved visitor list, your deposit may be rejected.
Go to connectnetwork.com, create a free account if you do not have one, find Scotland Correctional Institution, enter the person’s name and OPUS Number, choose an amount, and pay with a debit or credit card. Deposits typically post within a few hours. Service fees range from $2.48 to $8.16 depending on the amount and are shown before you confirm.
Download the ConnectNetwork app on your phone or tablet. Log in or create an account, find Scotland Correctional Institution, and follow the same steps as the online option. The app is available for iOS and Android.
Call the ConnectNetwork phone line to make a deposit without going online:
Have the person’s full legal name, OPUS Number, and your payment information ready. Service fees range from $3.27 to $8.95 by phone.
Use Western Union’s inmate deposit service. The payment code is NCDAC TRUST. You can send online at westernunion.com or at a Western Union location. The service fee is $3.00. Processing may take one to two business days.
Mail a money order payable to TouchPay Holdings LLC to:
TouchPay Holdings LLC PO Box 174 Houston, TX 77001-0174
Include the person’s full legal name and OPUS Number on the memo line and on a note inside the envelope. Money orders have no service fee, but allow extra time for mail delivery and processing.
Funds deposited through ConnectNetwork go toward commissary purchases and, if added to AdvancePay, phone calls. Commissary at Scotland CI may include food items, hygiene products, writing supplies, and other approved goods. Some items are ordered weekly and delivered on a set schedule.
If you want to fund phone calls specifically, add money to AdvancePay by calling 800-483-8314 or selecting the AdvancePay option at connectnetwork.com.
Families can order approved items through the NC Inmate Package program at ncinmatepackage.com. This is not the same as a ConnectNetwork deposit. You order from a pre-approved catalog and the items ship to Scotland CI. Check the site for current catalog items, ordering windows, and shipping schedules.
If a deposit does not show up within 24 to 48 hours, check that the OPUS Number and name match exactly. Then call ViaPath support at 877-650-4249. Have your transaction reference number ready.
If the person transfers to another NC facility, their trust fund balance moves with them. Any pending AdvancePay deposits may take a bit longer to transfer. Contact ConnectNetwork at 877-650-4249 if funds do not appear after a transfer.
Deposits may be frozen or held if the person has court-ordered fines, restitution, or facility fees deducted from their account. NC DAC can withhold a portion of deposits for these obligations. If the balance seems lower than expected, call the facility at (910) 390-4700 for an explanation.
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Use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to connectnetwork.com, use the ConnectNetwork app, call 888-428-1845, use Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a money order to TouchPay. You need the person's full legal name and OPUS Number.
Send MoneyConnectNetwork is the platform ViaPath/GTL uses for NC state prison deposits. It covers both trust fund (commissary) deposits and AdvancePay (phone call) deposits.
Send MoneyUse the NC OPI inmate search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name. The OPUS Number appears in the search results.
Send MoneyOnline deposits: $2.48 to $8.16. Phone deposits: $3.27 to $8.95. Western Union: $3.00. Money orders sent by mail: free. Fees are shown before you confirm each transaction.
Send MoneyNo. Only approved visitors may send funds. If you are not on the approved visitor list, your deposit may be rejected.
Send MoneyNCDAC TRUST. Use this code when making a Western Union inmate deposit for any NC DAC facility, including Scotland CI.
Send MoneyMake the money order payable to TouchPay Holdings LLC and mail it to PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174. Include the person's full legal name and OPUS Number on the memo line and on a note inside.
Send MoneyOnline and app deposits typically post within a few hours. Phone deposits may take a bit longer. Western Union takes one to two business days. Money orders take the longest due to mail and processing time.
Send MoneyConnectNetwork deposits cover commissary purchases (food, hygiene, writing supplies, approved goods). AdvancePay deposits specifically fund outgoing phone calls at $0.10 per minute.
Send MoneyNot always. Trust fund and AdvancePay can be separate balances. If you want funds to cover phone calls, add them to AdvancePay by calling 800-483-8314 or selecting that option on connectnetwork.com.
Send MoneyTrust fund balances follow the person to the new facility. AdvancePay deposits may take longer to transfer. Contact ConnectNetwork at 877-650-4249 if funds are missing after a transfer.
Send MoneyCall ViaPath support at 877-650-4249. Have your transaction reference number ready. You can also call Scotland CI directly at (910) 390-4700.
Send MoneyYes. Use the NC Inmate Package program at ncinmatepackage.com. This is separate from ConnectNetwork deposits. You order from a pre-approved catalog and the items ship to the facility.
Send MoneyFund AdvancePay so the person can call you.
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