Ferris School

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Ferris School

Male juvenile offenders who are determined to be a risk to themselves or others, are repeat offenders, or who are facing serious criminal charges will find themselves housed at the Ferris School. It has space for up to 72 male juveniles from age 13 to age 18. Most will find themselves in the location for 6 months, while others will face longer terms of incarceration. Staff will update the family regularly with details on the progress being made and to work towards family reunification, which leads to improved success for each youth after they have completed the program and served their sentence. Several programs are in place to offer new tools and skills to the youth including drug and alcohol treatments, conflict resolution, aggression replacement, violence prevention, victim sensitivity and mentoring. Behavior management is used to encourage healthy and positive choices while also addressing the safety of the facility itself. Strict rules are in place to ensure each of the juveniles is safe within the location and will be able to learn the social skills they need to fit well into their community and to continue making positive decisions. Mail: Mail is permitted but may be censored, rejected, or disposed of if it breaks the rules around mail, has inappropriate content, or contains contraband. Mail is delivered and sent each day. Phones: Phone calls are encouraged to maintain the connection to family and community, and each youth will be permitted one 10 minute phone call each week, with phones being available Sunday through Thursday 2pm to 9pm and Friday and Saturday 9am to 9pm. Visitation: Visiting hours are Tuesday 5;30pm-6:30pm, and both Saturday and Sunday 12:30pm to 2:30pm. All immediate family members are permitted to visit each week.

Phone: 302-993-3800

Physical Address:
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805

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How Do You Find Someone in the Ferris School?

To search for an inmate in the Ferris School, 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 302-993-3800 for the information you are looking for.

Ferris School 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 Ferris School, 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 302-993-3800 for further assistance.

The Ferris School maintains an average of 72 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ferris School 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 New Castle County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 140,220 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Ferris School?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Ferris School for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Ferris School include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Ferris School at 302-993-3800.

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding New Castle County?

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Search for an Inmate in New Castle County

The Ferris School serves the following cities and towns of New Castle County: Arden, Ardencroft, Ardentown, Bear, Bellefonte, Christiana, Clayton, Delaware City, Elsmere, Middletown, Mill Creek, New Castle, Newark, Newport, Odessa, Townsend and Wilmington.