The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution is a 1500 bed jail in the city of Wilmington, Kent County, Delaware. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 302-429-7700.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Delaware State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 302-429-7700, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution at 302-429-7700 to get it.
Phone: 302-429-7700
Physical Address:
1301 E. 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19809
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 9561
Wilmington, DE 19809
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 9561
Wilmington, DE 19809
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 302-429-7700 for the information you are looking for.
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-429-7700 for further assistance.
The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution maintains an average of 1500 offenders in custody on any given day. The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Kent County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 140,220 offenders.
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Located in Gander Hill, this facility is known locally as the Gender Hill Prison, but is officially the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution.
As a level 5 facility it has been expanded from the original 360 detainees in the West Wing, to the current capacity of 1500.
For questions on the presence of a resident or to confirm visitation or mail, the staff can be reached at 302-429-7700.
Within Howard R. Young Correctional Institution many of the residents will be able to access the Road to Recovery Program which has a focus on treatment and rehabilitation of substance abuse and addictions concerns. They are able to also engage in programs that help to heal recovery, to address domestic violence, and healthy relationships. Residents in the R2R program will be 4-6 months, 6-9 months, or 9-12 months before they meet their set milestones and finish the program.
Medical and mental health care is also provided by the medical staff and contracts in the community, allowing professional care to be available around the clock. All meals are healthy and balanced, with three meals each day, and medication is handed out as described on the prescription.
Educational programs will also provide an opportunity for all residents to finish their high school education, learn new life skills, and to develop their social skills during class engagement or recreational activities which are provided daily.
Residents are also encouraged to remain in contact with friends and family, and they are provided the opportunity to have mail at:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 9561
Wilmington, DE 19809
...where it will be checked for contraband before it is delivered digitally to the tablets.
Tablets allow residents to send and receive emails and messages, as well as to access video calls and other media for educational or recreational purposes, and they are funded through.
Phones are also provided in each of the common areas of the housing units, allowing them to call out but not to accept incoming calls.
Visits are scheduled in advance to 302-575-0330 the week before and are scheduled to occur Monday through Sunday from 9am to 3pm with each visit being one hour long.
Additional information on visits and confirming the schedule remains unchanged can be done by calling the facility 302-429-7700 or checking the visitation page.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, call the jail’s booking line at 302-429-7700.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Kent County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Kent County and other Delaware and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Bail is what the arrested in Kent County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Kent County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.
The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.
Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Kent County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond.
This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid. Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Yes, Kent County Delaware recognizes most types of bonds. Once bail is paid or the accused secures a bond accepted by the courts, the accused shall be released once the correctional facility receives an Order from the Court, unless ankle bracelet monitoring or other conditions requiring more time have to be set up.
Delaware recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
A judicial officer sets bail in Delaware. This officer must be a judge, magistrate, or justice of the peace. Hours of availability and methods of contacting judicial officers vary by jurisdiction, although most courts can accommodate video conferences and non-business hours.
Bail is set in Delaware the first time the accused is brought into court, usually directly from jail and as soon as possible after the arrest. This first appearance to determine bail or bond is called initial appearance.
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances and if the judge had set the initial bail. The accused can ask for bail reduction or a change in bail conditions by filing a Motion to Modify Bond.
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Delaware could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Yes, Delaware has a statewide on-line payment system.
The jail can also be contacted for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution for more information about the jails in Kent County.
Cash or security. The security may be either cash or property.
Bond for Court of Common Pleas defendants must be made at the local Court of Common Pleas Clerk’s Office during regular business hours (8:30 AM-4:30 PM) Monday through Friday.
Bond for Family Court defendants must be made at any Family Court location during regular business hours (8:30AM -4:00 PM) Monday through Friday.
Contact the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted.
Go to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution for more information about posting bail in Kent County.
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime), or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution? What is the Schedule?
1301 E. 12th Street
Wilmington, DE 19809
302-429-7700
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM 3:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM 3:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM 3:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM 3:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM 3:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM 3:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM 3:00PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Kent County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Kent County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Howard R. Young Correctional Institution:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Kent County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Howard R. Young Correctional Institution's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Kent County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Kent County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Kent County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution Phone: 302-429-7700
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Howard R. Young Correctional Institution’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-429-7700 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Howard R. Young Correctional Institution’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-429-7700 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Howard R. Young Correctional Institution’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-429-7700 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Howard R. Young Correctional Institution’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-429-7700 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 9561
Wilmington, DE 19809
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 9561
Wilmington, DE 19809
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 9561
Wilmington, DE 19809
Postcards
The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 9561
Wilmington, DE 19809
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 9561
Wilmington, DE 19809
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 9561
Wilmington, DE 19809
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Howard R. Young Correctional Institution’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-429-7700 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Howard R. Young Correctional Institution’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-429-7700 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution using an Online Messaging Service?
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Howard R. Young Correctional Institution,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Kent County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Howard R. Young Correctional Institution,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Kent County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Howard R. Young Correctional Institution’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-429-7700 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Howard R. Young Correctional Institution Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Howard R. Young Correctional Institution inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Howard R. Young Correctional Institution’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-429-7700 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Kent County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kent County?
This facility, known as "Howard R. Young Correctional Institution" is also known as Howard R. Young Correctional Institution - KT, Gander Hill Prison, HRYCI, Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, Kent County, Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, Kent County, Delaware, Kent.
