How to Send Money to Schuylkill County Prison

Step 1. Go to ConnectNetwork

Visit web.connectnetwork.com and search for the facility listed as “Schuylkill County PA-County Prison” to find the correct deposit page. ConnectNetwork also offers a mobile app on iOS and Android for facilities it services, so check whether that’s an option here if you’d rather deposit from your phone.

Step 2. Have the Right Information Ready

You’ll need the inmate’s full name and any booking or identification number available. If you’re unsure of the exact spelling or number, call the prison at (570) 628-1461 first to confirm, since a mismatched name is the most common reason a deposit gets delayed or rejected.

Step 3. Confirm Fees and Limits Before Depositing

ConnectNetwork’s facility page for Schuylkill County doesn’t publish specific fees, maximum deposit amounts, or processing times. Check the deposit screen directly during the transaction, since fees are often disclosed only at checkout, and confirm anything unclear by calling the prison. At many GTL Financial Services facilities, a transaction fee is added on top of the deposit amount, so budget for that even though this facility’s exact rate isn’t posted.

What the Money Covers

Deposits through TouchPay/ConnectNetwork typically fund commissary purchases like snacks, hygiene items, stationery, and sometimes phone or tablet credit, depending on how the facility structures its accounts. Whether phone credit draws from the same commissary account or a separate one isn’t confirmed for this facility specifically, ask when you call.

If a Deposit Fails

Confirm the inmate’s name and any identifying number are entered correctly, since this is the most common reason a deposit doesn’t process. Contact ConnectNetwork’s customer service through the site if the issue continues, and have your transaction confirmation number ready if you received one.

What Happens If They’re Transferred

If the person you’re sending money to is moved to a different facility, confirm their new location before sending anything further. Call Schuylkill County Prison at (570) 628-1461 if you’re not sure where they’ve been transferred. If they’re moved into the PA DOC state prison system, the money system changes too, since state prisons use JPay rather than a county-specific ConnectNetwork page.

Alternatives to an Online Deposit

Some Pennsylvania county jails also accept money orders mailed directly to the facility or a lockbox address, separate from the online ConnectNetwork option. This isn’t confirmed for Schuylkill County specifically, so ask when you call whether a mail-in option exists if you’d rather not deposit online.

What Happens to Unspent Funds

If the person is released or transferred with money still in their commissary account, ask the prison how that balance is handled, whether it’s refunded, transferred with them, or issued as a check. This varies by facility and isn’t published for Schuylkill County.

Court-Ordered Restitution and Fines

If the person you’re sending money to owes court-ordered restitution, fines, or fees, ask whether a portion of any deposit is automatically deducted before it reaches their commissary balance. Some Pennsylvania county jails apply this kind of deduction, and it isn’t published on Schuylkill County’s ConnectNetwork page, so a deposit that looks smaller than expected on the receiving end may be explained by this.

Sending Money as a First-Time Depositor

If this is your first time depositing money to anyone in custody, expect to create an account on ConnectNetwork before you can complete a transaction. Have a valid form of payment ready, since these systems typically accept debit or credit cards rather than cash or personal checks online. Keep your confirmation email or receipt until the deposit posts, in case you need to reference it if there’s a delay.

How Often You Can Deposit

Some facilities using ConnectNetwork limit deposits to a certain number per day or week, or cap the total dollar amount an inmate’s account can hold. Schuylkill County’s ConnectNetwork page doesn’t publish either of these numbers, so if you’re planning to send money regularly, ask the prison directly whether there’s a deposit frequency limit or an account balance cap you should plan around.