The Sussex Correctional Institution is a 1206 bed jail in the city of Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 302-856-5280.
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 302-856-5280, 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 Sussex Correctional Institution at 302-856-5280 to get it.
Phone: 302-856-5280
Physical Address:
23203 Dupont Blvd.
Georgetown, DE 19947
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SBI#, Building & Tier of Inmate
Sussex Correctional Institution
P O Box 500
Georgetown DE 19947
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SBI#, Building & Tier of Inmate
Sussex Correctional Institution
P O Box 500
Georgetown DE 19947
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sussex 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 302-856-5280 for the information you are looking for.
Sussex 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 Sussex 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 302-856-5280 for further assistance.
The Sussex Correctional Institution maintains an average of 1206 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sussex 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 Sussex County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 140,220 offenders.
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Located in Georgetown, Delaware, Sussex Correctional Institution has undergone expansions that increased the full capacity to 1206 inmates at any one time.
To determine if a loved one is being held at the location call 302-856-5280.
One of the top programs in the center is the Road to Recovery for those who are overcoming addictions and substance use. Those who are in the Road to Recovery will be present for 4 months to a year depending upon the level of the program they are entered into and the progress they make towards milestones and goals. A therapeutic treatment approach is taken, and the goal is rehabilitation and recovery with new skills, new coping strategies, and a healthy approach to setbacks and relationships.
Other programs that are provided are educational, so each inmate may receive or finish their high school education, vocational training programs that provide inmates with skills and knowledget that can help them to gain employment upon their release, and counseling and other treatments.
All medical care is provided onsite with transportation to any outside resources or locations as needed.
Mental health is supported through group and individual therapy by the mental health professionals.
Recreational and social opportunities occur each day, and there is a focus on learning new social and life skills that will be used throughout their lives.
Mail can be sent to inmates, and they are able to send responses, though it must be sent to a third party who scans all mail and removes contraband before delivering it electronically to the inmate. No adult content is permitted.
Inmate's Full Name & SBI#, Building & Tier of Inmate
Sussex Correctional Institution
P O Box 500
Georgetown DE 19947
Phones are present within each housing unit and they are able to access them with an account and make outgoing calls. Sussex Correctional Institution does not accept calls into the housing units or residents.
Visitation is provided each week, with pretrial inmates receiving one visit of 45 minutes and sentenced inmates may have one hour and a half visit or two 45 minute visits. Visits are booked by calling 302-856-5545 the week before the visit.
How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Sussex Correctional Institution?
What happens during booking in Sussex County?
What is the booking process like at the Sussex Correctional Institution?
What kind of questions are asked during booking?
How long does the Sussex Correctional Institution booking process take?
What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Sussex Correctional Institution, call the jail’s booking line at 302-856-5280.
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.
Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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.
If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Sussex Correctional Institution will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so.
To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 302-856-5280 during business hours.
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.
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 Sussex 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.
Yes, Sussex 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 Sussex Correctional Institution? What is the Schedule?
23203 Dupont Blvd.
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-5280
| 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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, Sussex County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Sussex 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 Sussex County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Sussex Correctional Institution's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Sussex County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Sussex Correctional Institution, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Sussex Correctional Institution Phone: 302-856-5280
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sussex Correctional Institution’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-856-5280 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 Sussex Correctional Institution?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Sussex 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 Sussex Correctional Institution’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-856-5280 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sussex 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 Sussex Correctional Institution’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-856-5280 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sussex Correctional Institution?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Sussex 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 Sussex Correctional Institution’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-856-5280 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sussex Correctional Institution, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Sussex 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 Sussex 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#, Building & Tier of Inmate
Sussex Correctional Institution
P O Box 500
Georgetown DE 19947
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI#, Building & Tier of Inmate
Sussex Correctional Institution
P O Box 500
Georgetown DE 19947
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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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#, Building & Tier of Inmate
Sussex Correctional Institution
P O Box 500
Georgetown DE 19947
Postcards
The Sussex 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 Sussex 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#, Building & Tier of Inmate
Sussex Correctional Institution
P O Box 500
Georgetown DE 19947
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI#, Building & Tier of Inmate
Sussex Correctional Institution
P O Box 500
Georgetown DE 19947
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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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#, Building & Tier of Inmate
Sussex Correctional Institution
P O Box 500
Georgetown DE 19947
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sussex Correctional Institution’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-856-5280 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sussex 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 Sussex Correctional Institution’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-856-5280 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sussex Correctional Institution using an Online Messaging Service?
Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex Correctional Institution’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-856-5280 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Sussex 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 Sussex Correctional Institution, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Sussex Correctional Institution.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Sussex 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 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 Sussex 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 Sussex Correctional Institution’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-856-5280 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Sussex County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sussex County?
This facility, known as "Sussex Correctional Institution" is also known as Sussex Correctional Institution -SX, SCI, Sussex Correctional Institution, Sussex County, Sussex Correctional Institution, Sussex County, Delaware, Sussex.
