The James T. Vaughn Correctional Center is a 2500 bed jail in the city of Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 302-653-9261.
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 302-653-9261, 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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center at 302-653-9261 to get it.
Phone: 302-653-9261
Physical Address:
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SBI Number
Delaware DOC - 1101
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SBI Number
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC)
1181 Paddock Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, 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 302-653-9261 for the information you are looking for.
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, 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 302-653-9261 for further assistance.
The James T. Vaughn Correctional Center maintains an average of 2500 offenders in custody on any given day. The James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 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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Within Kent County there are several detention locations that each provide necessary services and care for the people who are assigned to them, meeting the requirements for the demographic they serve.
To determine the housing unit or visitation of any inmate the office can be contacted directly at 302-653-9261.
The James T. Vaughn Correctional Center is used to house male inmates only and is considered a level 5 facility with high security measures and limited movement. When it opened in 1971 the capacity was 441 but expansions have created over 26000 feet of added space. It now has 600 maximum security cells that are arranged in 6 housing units and 888 new beds. 300 cells are single, 300 are double, and all new arrivals are carefully assessed for their correct housing and security needs.
Assessments for housing include their past criminal record, behavior during past incarcerations, and the charges currently being processed.
The Security Housing Unit has 300 beds and allows for visitors, telephone calls, and additional items being permitted within the cell including a radio, magazines, and books, while the Medium-High Unit have more privileges than those in the SHU but they are more controlled and limited than the general population.
Along with educational programs, spiritual programming, vocational training, and a work program, the JTVCC also has the Road to Recovery Program for treating those who are recovering from addiction and trauma. Each of the programs is designed to provide inmates with advantages and skills to create a successful future in their community. Life and social skills are improved through engagement in social interactions and classes, with each inmate being provided opportunities to learn employable skills and allow them to finish high school and start college classes.
Part of the programming includes access to phones in the common areas, as well as mail to inmates that is sent to a third party company:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI Number
Delaware DOC - 1101
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193
...where it is checked for contraband and scanned to be digitally delivered.
Visits are also provided Monday through Sunday from 9am until 2pm on every hour, for one hour each visit. Visits for residents who have the last name A-J can have visits scheduled by calling 800-282-8602 and K-Z at 800-722-0252.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, call the jail’s booking line at 302-653-9261.
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.
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 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.
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.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
302-653-9261
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM, 10:00AM 11:00AM, 12:00PM 1:00PM, 2:00PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center:
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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center'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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, 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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 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.
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Phone: 302-653-9261
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about James T. Vaughn Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-653-9261 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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-653-9261 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center?
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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-653-9261 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-653-9261 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, and what can I send them?
When you send mail to an inmate in James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (see mailing address below), it gets sent to a third party service that takes the content and scans it, then forwarded to the jail to be printd out and given to the inmate.
Inmate's Full Name & SBI Number
Delaware DOC - 1101
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center is using this service because all too often, inmates were receiving letters soaked in illegal liquid drugs.
The service, called Pigeonly, accepts non-privileged (legal) mail of the following types:
Pigeonly will process the following non-privileged mail:
As an additional service Pigeonly offers a service where you don't even have to use the USPS to send the inmate mail, but can send your letters and photos directly from your phone or computer. There are several plans; monthly and annual, that come with a fee, but save you the trouble of dealing with writing and mailing letters the old school way.
Pigeonly allows you to physically or digitally send an inmate:
Pigeonly offers a service where you don't even have to use the USPS to send the inmate mail, but can send your letters and photos directly from your phone or computer. There are several plans; monthly and annual, that come with a fee, but save you the trouble of dealing with writing and mailing letters the old school way.
{facility_name-1} will either print them out for your inmate or put them on a terminal in their unit to see and read them.
For complete information on using pigeonly to mail letters, email letters, cards, photos, articles, as well as find out pricing plans, check out our Inmate Email page or Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about James T. Vaughn Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-653-9261 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about James T. Vaughn Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-653-9261 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center,
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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center,
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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-653-9261 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 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 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-653-9261 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?
