Sussex Correctional Institution
Sussex Correctional Institution
Physical Address
23203 Dupont Blvd.Georgetown, DE 19947
Jail Phone Number
302-856-5280Sussex Correctional Institution Inmate Search
Search Delaware VINELink for Sussex Correctional Institution when someone may be in secure state custody in Georgetown. Call SCI if a recent transfer is expected and you need to confirm the facility before making plans. Open the Delaware inmate locator.
The initials SCI refer to the secure prison at 23203 DuPont Boulevard. Sussex Community Corrections Center is next door at 23207 and serves separate Level IV programs. The full name on a result matters more than the word “Sussex.”
Use the DOC facility for custody, mail and visits. For a hearing or bond, start with the court named on the paperwork, which may be outside Sussex County. For facility questions, call 302-856-5280.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. How do I find someone at SCI?
Open the Delaware DOC inmate locator and follow its link to VINELink. Select Delaware and search for the person using their first and last name as booked. If VINELink offers an ID search and you have the identifier, try that as well.
Check the name, any identifying details shown, the custody status and the facility. If two records look alike, call 302-856-5280 with the full legal name, date of birth and State Bureau of Identification number (SBI number), if known. Ask whether staff can confirm the match and the current facility.
↑ Back to the question list2. What should I do if there’s no search result?
Check the spelling and try the name the person was booked under. For a same-day arrest, call the agency that made the arrest and ask whether the person was released, is still in local processing or has been transferred to DOC. If a transfer was expected to SCI, call 302-856-5280 and ask whether intake has been confirmed.
Write down the arrest date, agency, case or incident number and the last confirmed location. A blank result can reflect a new booking, a transfer, a release or a different custody system. Ask for the next place to call before sending mail or money.
↑ Back to the question list3. What kind of facility is SCI, and what could it be confused with?
The initials SCI refer to the secure prison at 23203 DuPont Boulevard. Sussex Community Corrections Center is next door at 23207 and serves separate Level IV programs. The full name on a result matters more than the word “Sussex.” The DOC facility profile describes its role.
Use the DOC facility for custody, mail and visits. For a hearing or bond, start with the court named on the paperwork, which may be outside Sussex County. The other listing to check is Sussex Community Corrections Center.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do I tell which Georgetown entrance or mail address applies?
For an SCI visit, use the entrance at 23203 DuPont Boulevard and follow the visitation office’s check-in instructions. Ordinary letters to SCI go to the Nevada scanning address shown below. An address at 23207 identifies the community corrections center. If a person moved between the two, recheck custody and use the new facility’s instructions.
↑ Back to the question list5. How can I check a transfer or get a custody alert?
Open the matching VINELink record and choose the notification options offered for that record. Delaware DOC lists phone, email and text among the ways to receive custody changes. If the record still shows the old location, call that facility and ask whether the receiving site has confirmed the move.
Before traveling to 23203 DuPont Boulevard, confirm the person is actually there. DOC may list a later work-release or probation stage after a prison sentence, and another jurisdiction can have a hold. Confirm the next facility or release instructions before arranging pickup.
↑ Back to the question list6. Who do I call about a recent arrest or a possible warrant?
Call the agency that made the arrest and ask for the incident number, when the person left police custody, and the receiving facility or court. If Georgetown Police Department handled the incident, its listed number is 302-856-6613. If state police or another department made the arrest, use that agency’s contact.
For a suspected court warrant or missed hearing, use the Delaware Courts directory to reach the clerk for the court on the notice. Give the case number and ask what the docket shows. A defense lawyer can advise how to respond to an active warrant.
↑ Back to the question list7. Where can I find charges, booking photos or court records?
VINELink is the custody starting point. To learn the filed charge or next court date, identify the court from the citation, charging document or release order. Search the Delaware court calendars and call the clerk if the listing is missing or unclear.
For an arrest report or booking photo, ask the arresting agency which office handles requests and whether the specific record is available. For filings, contact the clerk of the court that heard the case. Delaware’s court records policy explains access restrictions and where to request a certified criminal history.
↑ Back to the question list8. Where do I check bond or a hearing for someone at SCI?
Use the court and county on the latest paperwork. The place holding someone can differ from the court handling the case. Call the clerk with the case number and ask for the next appearance, whether it is remote or in person, and whether a release order has been entered.
If you intend to pay a bond, ask the clerk for the current amount, the accepted payment method and the office that takes payment. Ask the facility about release processing and any additional hold. See the facility Court guide or the facility Bail guide for more detail.
↑ Back to the question list9. How can someone at SCI call me?
The person places the call from inside the facility. The main line at 302-856-5280 is for staff and facility questions. For a prepaid calling account, Delaware DOC lists ViaPath/GTL at 866-230-7761. Give the provider the phone number that should receive calls and verify the correct facility before paying.
For video visits or tablet support, DOC points to GettingOut. Look for the person’s current facility in your account and check which services the facility offers. Keep phone or messaging balances separate from commissary deposits.
↑ Back to the question list10. How do I arrange a visit to SCI?
Call SCI visitation at 302-856-5545 with the person’s full name. Confirm your appointment, where to check in and whether the housing unit has special visit rules.
Confirm the appointment before going to 23203 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947. Ask which photo ID to bring, what documents apply to children, and what time to check in. Delaware DOC publishes its visiting rules for facility-specific details.
↑ Back to the question list11. Where do I mail a letter to someone at SCI?
Use a white envelope for ordinary correspondence and include your full return address. Put the person’s name and SBI number on the envelope. The DOC’s general instructions also allow a date of birth as an identifier. The address for this facility is:
[Full name and SBI number]
Sussex Correctional Institution - 1201
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193
For legal or pre-approved mail, use the person’s name and SBI number and the facility mailing address below. Follow DOC’s instructions for marking and sending it.
Sussex Correctional Institution
[Building and tier]
PO Box 500
Georgetown, DE 19947
Use ordinary paper and leave out cash, stamps, stickers and loose packages. The DOC mail rules give size limits and instructions for photos and cards.
↑ Back to the question list12. How do I put money on the person’s account?
Confirm the person’s full name, SBI number and current facility. Delaware DOC lists an entrance kiosk, online ViaPath/GTL deposits and mailed money orders to ViaPath/GTL on its deposit instructions. Keep the receipt and the transaction number.
Use the ViaPath/GTL money-order form linked on the DOC page if paying by mail. Call 302-856-5280 before bringing any payment in person and ask which method the facility accepts. Keep money out of personal letters. A deposit puts funds on the account for purchases the person makes through the facility.
↑ Back to the question list13. Who can take an urgent medical or family message?
Call 302-856-5280, identify the person with their full name and SBI number if available, and ask staff how to route the concern to the appropriate unit. For a time-sensitive medical concern, say what the issue is and when it began. For a death or other emergency in the family, ask which staff member can take the message and what documentation they need.
Give your name, relationship and callback number. Staff can receive information even when privacy rules limit what they can share. Delaware DOC Community Relations handles family services at 302-857-5470.
↑ Back to the question list14. Where should a parent look for a child in custody?
Start with the arresting agency. Ask which office has the child and how a parent or legal guardian can reach intake. Delaware’s Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services handles youth detention and can be reached at 302-633-2620. Have the child’s name, date of birth and your relationship ready.
↑ Back to the question list15. What if the person is in federal or immigration custody?
For a federal criminal case, identify the court and case number from the paperwork. A defense lawyer or the federal case contact can help identify the holding agency for someone awaiting trial. For federal prison custody, search the Bureau of Prisons locator by name or federal register number.
If the person may have moved into ICE custody, use the ICE detainee locator. Search with the A-number and country of birth if you have them, or use the biographical search. Ask the last confirmed facility which agency took custody if a transfer is recent.
↑ Back to the question listSCI contact information
Sussex Correctional Institution
23203 DuPont Boulevard
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-5280
Sussex Correctional Institution bail and bond: what families need to know
Sussex Correctional Institution is a state prison, not a county jail. It is run by the Delaware Department of Correction at Sussex Correctional Institution, 23203 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown.
It holds men only. Look up a person with Sussex Correctional Institution Inmate Search.
Delaware changed its bail law on February 1, 2026, and most people now get a chance at release without paying. To book a visit, call 302-856-5545.
Is he inside Sussex Correctional Institution right now?
Look him up on Sussex Correctional Institution Inmate Search. Type the name the way police booked it. A man arrested in the last few hours may not show yet, and a man moved to another prison will show under that prison.
Search results may not show a bail figure, so confirm the amount with the court: JP Court 2 at 302-645-6163.
Does this prison hold men who have not been tried yet?
Yes. The Department of Correction visiting rules give men awaiting trial their own visit length at this prison, so pretrial men are housed here along with men serving sentences. Women are held at Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in New Castle instead.
So bail can apply here, unlike at a work-release or treatment center.
What changed about Delaware bail on February 1, 2026?
A new law took effect that day. Judges now start from release with no money required. Cash or secured bail is allowed only in exceptional circumstances, and the judge must say why on the record. Older web pages on fixed amounts are out of date.
For some serious charges, the State can also ask a judge to hold a person with no bail at all.
Who decides his bail, and how fast?
A Justice of the Peace judge, usually by video from a participating court. JP Court 2 in Lewes, at 16283 Willow Creek Road, is the statewide video court. Its office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 302-645-6163.
Police take an arrested person to a judge without unreasonable delay. The judge picks release terms at that first appearance unless the case belongs to a higher court.
Does bail always mean paying money?
No. Delaware lists four common types: release on his own signature, an unsecured bond, a secured bond, and cash. Under the new law, release on conditions with no money is the starting point.
What is the difference between unsecured, secured, and cash bond?
Unsecured means nobody pays now, but he owes the full amount if he skips court. Secured means money or property must be put up before release. Cash means the entire amount, in cash form, goes to the court.
A bondsman is often used to post the security. Do not assume a 10 percent deposit option exists.
How do I post bail for a man who is already behind the walls?
Bail is paid to the court, not to the guard desk. At JP Court, payment is by check, cash, debit card, or Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. Court 2 will not take card details by email. Once the court has the money, it sends a release order, and the prison lets him go after it receives that order.
Ask the court which counter takes the money. No payment window inside this prison is listed. For a bail amount, call 302-645-6163 and have his full name and birth date ready.
What may a bondsman charge, and who is allowed to post?
A 2013 state law sets the premium for a surety bond over $1,000 at no less than 5 percent and no more than 10 percent of the bond, with at least 5 percent collected before posting. Fees are not refundable.
Only licensed agents registered with the courts may work in the courts. Agents also need a local license in each place they post. You can check an agent through the court administrator's bail registration office at 302-255-0087. Get a written receipt for any collateral.
Can a house or land guarantee the bond?
Sometimes. If property is the security, the judge will most likely order a title search. In the Superior Court, the bond is normally secured by a civil judgment or mortgage on the property, and the person pledging it must describe any loans or other bonds against it by sworn statement.
The rules we read do not say whether land must lie in Delaware or Sussex County. Ask the Superior Court prothonotary in Georgetown before paying for a title search. The bond guide for this prison gives a general overview too.
Why would a man here have no bail?
Three reasons are common. A judge may have ordered detention under the new preventive-detention rules for listed charges, such as first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, rape, kidnapping, strangulation, a felony gun charge, or serious domestic violence. A probation violation can block release. Or another agency holds him.
A first temporary order can last up to 10 days. A full hearing must come within 10 days of arrest unless extended. Delaware also limits how long a man can be held before indictment: 60 days. A Superior Court judge can review a detention order right away, so call his lawyer quickly. For the court's order, phone 302-645-6163.
He was arrested for violating probation. Can he still bail out?
The 2024 law says the bail-release rules apply to a probationer arrested on a violation. We did not find the detailed rule on when a judge may refuse release, so do not promise the family anything. Ask his probation officer, or his lawyer, whether a violation hearing is set and whether the court has set conditions.
For an immigration or out-of-state hold, ask the lawyer what is on file.
Can I get a free lawyer for him?
Yes, if he cannot afford one. The state Office of Defense Services has a Sussex office at 14 The Circle, 2nd Floor, Georgetown, and takes calls at 302-856-5310. Under the new law, a poor defendant must have a lawyer appointed within 24 hours of arrest.
How can we ask the judge to lower or change his bail?
His lawyer files a motion to modify the release terms. Supreme Court rules say a hearing on such a motion should be held no later than 10 days after it is filed. If he is still held more than 72 hours because he cannot meet money terms, the court must look at the case on its own within 10 days.
How do I visit, and what can I bring?
All visits are by appointment. Call 302-856-5545 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and book one week ahead. Up to three people may come. Arrive 30 minutes early. A man awaiting trial gets one 45-minute visit a week; a sentenced man gets 1.5 hours.
Bring only a photo ID, two car keys, a wedding band, a medical alert item, and life-saving medicine. Dress rules are strict. DART route 206 stops on the grounds.
How do I send him mail or money, and is that the same as bail?
No. Money you send for his use never pays for release. Mail it by following the Department of Correction's address rules: everyday mail goes through a Las Vegas scanning address, and legal mail goes to P.O. Box 500, Georgetown, DE 19947. Do not mail cash, stamps, or packages. Money orders are allowed.
The public cannot call him. For deposit steps, use the state's send-money page.
What if he is only 16 or 17, or a younger child was arrested?
A 2017 audit says this prison has a separate program for youthful offenders aged 16 to 18, so a teen charged as an adult may be here. A child held as a juvenile goes to a state youth detention center instead. The Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services runs Stevenson House Detention Center at 750 North DuPont Boulevard, Milford, which holds youth under 18 before their case is decided.
The state page does not say which counties it serves, so call 302-424-8100 to ask. For a child at Family Court, release is to a parent or guardian.
What if town police arrested him and he has not reached the prison?
Police hold people only briefly before a judge sees them. Police reach a judge by videophone, often through JP Court 2. We did not confirm which police stations have holding cells, so ask the arresting department where he is and when his hearing is.
Until he is booked, Sussex Correctional Institution Inmate Search may show nothing. Try again after a few hours, and call 302-645-6163 if the court may have seen him.
What happens if he misses court, and do I get the money back?
A missed date can cost the bond. Courts can declare it forfeited and the money goes to the state General Fund.
Bail you paid is returned to the person who posted it after the case ends, in Common Pleas Court at least. A bondsman's fee is not refunded. Keep every receipt.
Key contacts for Sussex Correctional Institution bail questions
- Facility
- Sussex Correctional Institution, 23203 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE; mail to P.O. Box 500, Georgetown, DE 19947
- Bond guide
- Bail and bond instructions
- Custody lookup
- Sussex Correctional Institution Inmate Search
- Visit booking
- 302-856-5545, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Bail court
- JP Court 2, 16283 Willow Creek Road, Lewes, DE 19958; 302-645-6163; Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Free lawyer
- Office of Defense Services, 14 The Circle, 2nd Floor, Georgetown, DE; 302-856-5310
- Bondsman check
- Court bail registration office, 302-255-0087
- Youth detention
- Stevenson House Detention Center, 750 North DuPont Boulevard, Milford, DE; 302-424-8100
Court orders, bail rules, fees, and phone numbers can change. Call the court or the lawyer to confirm the rules for a specific case before you send money. This page is not legal advice.
Sussex Correctional Institution Inmate Visitation Schedule
23203 Dupont Blvd.
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-5280
- First, you must register for visitation with GTL/gettingout?ViaPath
- Visits will be scheduled by the visitor one week in advance by calling 302-856-5280
- Visits are by appointment only and the visitor must report to the front door thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled visiting time.
- Up to three total visitors are permitted per scheduled visit. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Inmates are allowed one 45-minute visit per week.
- There are two types of visits available:
- Open visits are relaxed and informal, physical contact is possible.
- Closed visits are formal, for security reasons, and physical contact is not allowed. The institution determines which type of visits inmates may have. - Any visitor carrying an infant into the visiting room will be permitted to carry one (1) diaper, one (1) bottle, wipes in a clear plastic baggie, and one (1) pacifier for the infant.
- Only the following items are allowed into the institution: photo identification, including DMV vehicle IDs, passports, government issued IDs; two car keys; wedding band/engagement ring; medical alert necklace/bracelet; and life-saving medication. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Visitors must be at the facility a minimum of 30 minutes before the start time of the scheduled visit or you will be denied access.
- You cannot change a scheduled visit.
- Visiting procedures if the COVID scare is still in place.
| 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 |
GettingOut / ViaPath Remote Video Visits
Provider: GettingOut (Telmate) • Rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (myViaPath Visits)
GettingOut Video Visitation allows friends and family members to conduct live, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones using a personal computer, laptop webcam, or the mobile application. Telmate and GTL operate under ViaPath Technologies, and the visiting service is transitioning from GettingOut Visits to myViaPath Visits; users may encounter either brand name depending on whether their county jail has completed the platform update.
Important: Advance Background Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unapproved drop-in video visitation. All visitors must submit valid government photo identification and pass administrative screening before an appointment can be booked, a review that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility in advance. If you do not register ahead of time, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting slots for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Schedule a Video Visit
- Open the GettingOut / myViaPath Visits app or go to www.gettingout.com / my.viapath.com.
- Register your profile and upload clear photographs of your government ID and a verification photo.
- Wait for the facility to issue visitor approval (you will receive an email confirmation).
- Select Schedule Visit, pick your detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Choose an available 25- or 30-minute time slot from the calendar and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Sign into the app or website 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a schedule alert on their housing unit video kiosk or personal tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit in front of the terminal. Inmates must follow institutional dress and conduct rules; corrections staff actively monitor sessions and will terminate any call immediately if rules are broken.
Official Providers: GettingOut Visits | myViaPath Visits
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-516-0115 (GettingOut) • 1-877-650-4249 (ViaPath)
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by GettingOut / ViaPath
In addition to Remote Video Visits, GettingOut and ViaPath provide several other communication and financial options:
- Two-Way Text Messaging: Send electronic messages and photos straight to the inmate's screen.
• Learn more on our website: Two-Way Text Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Messaging - Inmate Tablet Rentals & Content: Provide funds for educational modules, music streaming, and news.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Rentals & Content Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Tablets - AdvancePay Phone Calling: Keep a funded prepaid balance to receive calls directly on your phone.
• Learn more on our website: AdvancePay Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath ConnectNetwork Calling - Inmate Trust Deposits: Transfer money directly into their jail trust account for canteen goods.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Trust Deposits
Delaware’s Prisons and Treatment Centers: How a Case Moves Through Court
Court information for families of people at Sussex Correctional Institution
To find a court date for someone held at Sussex Correctional Institution, start with the court and county on the paperwork. For a Sussex County case, Superior Court and the Court of Common Pleas are at the Sussex County Courthouse, 1 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Sussex Correctional Institution is a secure DOC facility near Georgetown. Confirm current housing with the DOC and use the court paperwork for the hearing location. Use the Delaware DOC custody lookup for housing and the court for filed charges, hearings and release orders.
Check the Delaware court calendars and call 302-855-7055 for courthouse information or 302-858-5700 for the Court of Common Pleas. Have the case number handy and ask how the hearing will be held.
1. Which court has the case if someone is held at Sussex Correctional Institution?
Read the caption on the charging paper, release order or hearing notice. Sussex Correctional Institution is a secure DOC facility near Georgetown. Confirm current housing with the DOC and use the court paperwork for the hearing location. If the papers say Sussex County, check the Sussex County Courthouse. The Delaware Courts’ contact directory lists the clerks for all three counties.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where do I confirm a hearing date or remote appearance?
Open the court calendars and match the court, county and case. For a scheduled Court of Common Pleas hearing, the case inquiry form handles calendar and Zoom access questions. For bail or other case questions, call that clerk at 302-858-5700.
↑ Back to the question list3. What can happen at the first appearance?
The Justice of the Peace Court guide explains that the court can set initial bail in cases that later go to another court. Write down the court that set the conditions, the next appearance and any restrictions. Ask counsel what the judge can review.
↑ Back to the question list4. Which Delaware courts hear misdemeanors and felonies?
The Court of Common Pleas handles many misdemeanors, and Superior Court generally handles felony trials. The Justice of the Peace Court handles certain lower-level matters and some initial proceedings. Follow the court named on the latest notice if the case moves.
↑ Back to the question list5. How do I ask for a public defender?
Contact the Office of Defense Services to request an intake interview. The Sussex County intake number is 302-856-5310 and the office is in Georgetown. Tell the court if counsel is needed. Bring the case number, hearing notice and any financial information the intake office requests.
↑ Back to the question list6. Who can confirm bond or release?
Use the Delaware Courts bail guide to understand release conditions, then call the clerk responsible for the case. Ask for the latest order, accepted payment and any separate hold. For a treatment, work-release or violation placement, ask counsel whether a separate order must be addressed.
↑ Back to the question list7. Where do families check a juvenile case?
Use the Delaware Courts contact directory for Family Court in the county named on the paperwork. Ask the court or arresting agency how a parent or guardian can get hearing and intake information. An adult DOC lookup does not establish where a child is held.
↑ Back to the question list8. What if this is a federal criminal case?
The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware clerk is at 844 North King Street, Wilmington, 302-573-6170. Ask counsel which agency holds a person awaiting federal court. For federal prison custody, use the Bureau of Prisons locator.
↑ Back to the question list9. How do I check for a transfer or identify the current facility?
Start with the Delaware DOC custody lookup. Confirm the current housing assignment before scheduling a visit or sending money. Have the person’s legal name, date of birth and DOC identifier, if available, when you call.
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Access Securepak is an authorized correctional commissary care-package program that allows families to purchase customized food, snack, hygiene, apparel, and electronics packages sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Every package is custom-packed to meet the strict security regulations of the specific jail or state prison.
Important: Delivery Schedules and Package Quotas
Jail package guidelines are not uniform across detention centers. Some facilities permit orders year-round, while others restrict deliveries to quarterly cycles or strict weekly deadlines that you should confirm with the facility directly. If you delay setting up your account, you risk missing the upcoming delivery cutoff, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh food, warm thermals, or personal toiletries.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Access Service
- Visit the official Access Securepak online store at www.accesscatalog.com.
- Select the state and the specific jail or correctional institution from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the inmate's legal last name and inmate ID to verify their active housing and package eligibility.
- Browse the catalog of approved meats, cheeses, ramen soups, cookies, toiletries, and clothing.
- Add items to your cart up to the facility's maximum weight or dollar limit (usually $50 to $125 per order).
- Check out using your debit or credit card and save the order confirmation tracking number.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need to order anything themselves. Securepak ships the sealed package directly to the correctional facility's commissary warehouse. Jail staff inspect the box and deliver it to the inmate during regular pod commissary distribution, where the inmate signs for the package.
Official Provider: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-546-6283
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM EST; Saturday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Access Corrections / Keefe Group
In addition to Access Securepak (Commissary & Gift Packages), Access Corrections / Keefe Group provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:
- Inmate Trust Money Deposits: Send cash directly to their personal account so they can buy items independently.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Inmate Trust Money Deposits - Digital Messaging & Photos: Send fast electronic letters and digital pictures to their tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging & Photos Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Digital Messaging & Photos
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Sussex Correctional Institution
Sussex Correctional Institution Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Sussex Correctional Institution allows inmates to purchase commissary. Ask the jail what its commissary sells; snacks and hygiene items are common.
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Access Securepak.
Call the facility at 302-856-5280 to ask whether there is a limit on how much an inmate can spend on commissary.
Access Securepak's site shows whether friends and family can order commissary for an inmate at this jail.
Scroll down for information on the Sussex Correctional Institution's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
ViaPath / ConnectNetwork Trust Fund Deposits
Provider: ViaPath Technologies • Formerly ConnectNetwork / GTL Financial
ViaPath Technologies (formerly GTL / ConnectNetwork) operates secure banking software enabling family members to deposit cash or card funds directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account. Deposited funds allow the inmate to purchase commissary food items, clothing, personal hygiene goods, and medical copays, or transfer balances to phone time.
Important: Jail Trust Account Policies Differ by Agency
Once a person is booked and moved to a cell, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Deposit Trust Funds
- Confirm the inmate's legal name, date of birth, and assigned booking or institutional ID number.
- Log into your account at web.connectnetwork.com or my.viapath.com.
- Select Trust Fund from the available services dashboard.
- Select the facility and confirm your loved one's profile matches the active housing roster.
- Specify the deposit dollar amount and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Authorize the transaction and record the confirmation tracking number for your financial records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet connection to receive trust funds. Once payment clears, the balance posts directly to their accounting profile in the jail's internal system. The inmate can review their updated balance at the pod kiosk or on their tablet and place their regular weekly store order.
Official Providers: ConnectNetwork Portal | myViaPath Portal
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-650-4249
Support Hours: Automated Deposits 24/7/365; Live Agents Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by ViaPath Technologies (ConnectNetwork)
In addition to Trust Fund Deposits, ViaPath / ConnectNetwork provides several other communication and calling options:
- AdvancePay Phone Calling Accounts: Keep a dedicated balance to receive telephone calls directly on your cell phone.
• Learn more on our website: AdvancePay Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ConnectNetwork AdvancePay - ViaPath PIN Debit Phone Calling: Give the inmate calling funds to contact any approved phone number independently.
• Learn more on our website: PIN Debit Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath PIN Debit - ViaPath Messaging & Photo Sharing: Send digital messages and photos directly to their kiosk or tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Messaging - GettingOut Video Visitation & Tablets: Schedule face-to-face remote video visits from home.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Video Visits
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sussex Correctional Institution
The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate
There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:
1. To send money online to an inmate in the Sussex Correctional Institution use GTL/Viapath.
2. If you prefer to use your credit or debit card and deposit money over the phone, you can call them at 877-650-4249.
3. Deposit cash or use a debit or credit card using a dedicated kiosk for this purpose. The machine is located in the lobby or visitation area of the Sussex Correctional Institution.
4. The Sussex Correctional Institution may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. The money order should be be made out to either the inmate or the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, with the inmate’s name and ID# on the memo line of the check. To confirm this option call the facility at 302-856-5280.
*When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself. Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.
5. The Sussex Correctional Institution has a reception desk that may accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Call 302-856-5280 to find out the specific hours for drop off times.
Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown has housed men since 1931 and holds minimum, medium and maximum security inmates from across southern Delaware. Like the other state prisons, SCI does not accept personal letters at the front gate. They are mailed to a central scanning service, copied in color, and the printed pages are sent to SCI for delivery.
Mail for letters, photos and cards:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Delaware DOC - 1201
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193
Mail for attorney letters, court papers, books and subscriptions:
Inmate's Full Name & SBI #
Sussex Correctional Institution
PO Box 500
Georgetown, DE 19947
On personal mail, the first line is his full name and SBI number. On mail sent straight to SCI, add his building and tier on the line under his name so it reaches the right housing unit quickly. Always fill in your own full name and return address.
- Photos: Between 4x6 and 8.5x11 inches, with no more than 10 in one envelope. Polaroid prints are refused.
- Greeting cards: 5x7 or smaller, store-bought and made of plain card stock. Cards that play music, pop up or carry glitter or stickers are refused.
- Stationery: White envelopes no larger than 4 x 9½ inches and paper no larger than 8½ x 11. Don't staple pages together.
- Items that get mail rejected: Crayon, marker or highlighter, perfume, lipstick, oil or other stains, glitter, newspaper clippings, cut-outs and stamps.
- Your original: Destroyed after 45 days. Keep copies of anything that matters.
- Books and magazines: Must be mailed to SCI by the publisher or a store, or by a library or established book donation group. No hardcover books ever.
- Money: Cash, personal checks and money orders do not belong in the mail. Use the options on our send money page.
To send a letter or photo from your phone or computer, use electronic mail. You can reach SCI at 302-856-5280.
ViaPath AdvancePay Phone Calling Accounts
Provider: ViaPath Technologies • Formerly ConnectNetwork / Global Tel*Link (GTL)AdvancePay is the primary prepaid telecommunications service operated by Global Tel*Link (GTL) and ConnectNetwork, which have unified under the corporate identity of ViaPath Technologies (and the myViaPath platform). By funding an AdvancePay account, telephone charges are deducted per minute whenever an incarcerated loved one calls your specific telephone number, preventing calls from being rejected by cellular carriers.
Important: Cell Carriers Automatically Block Jail Collect Calls
Inmate telephone networks do not permit incoming calls, and wireless cell providers automatically block traditional collect billing by default. While select traditional landlines may support operator billing, cell phones and internet-based lines require an active AdvancePay balance, which you can verify with your carrier. If you do not register your number online and add funds immediately, your loved one will hear an automated operator announcement stating your line is blocked from receiving correctional calls.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Open and Fund AdvancePay
- Visit web.connectnetwork.com or the updated my.viapath.com portal, or launch the ConnectNetwork / ViaPath mobile application.
- Click Sign Up and register using your primary 10-digit cellphone number and email address.
- Select Add Facility, pick your state, and choose the detention center or state prison where the inmate is held.
- Search for the inmate using their full legal name or facility booking ID number and link them to your contact directory.
- Select AdvancePay Phone and choose your deposit amount ($25, $50, or custom).
- Enter your debit or credit card billing details, accept the administrative transaction fee, and complete the payment.
- Check your phone settings to confirm that automated or unknown correctional numbers are not routed straight to spam.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate approaches any housing pod telephone, enters their assigned PIN and voice biometric recognition phrase, and dials your 10-digit number. ViaPath's automated operator confirms your active prepaid balance and connects the call. All personal telephone calls are subject to recording and monitoring by facility investigators.
Official Providers: ConnectNetwork Portal | myViaPath Portal
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-650-4249 (Automated & Live Support)
Support Hours: Automated Service 24/7; Live Operators Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by ViaPath Technologies (ConnectNetwork)
In addition to AdvancePay Phone Calling, ViaPath / ConnectNetwork provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- ConnectNetwork Trust Fund Deposits: Transfer money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ConnectNetwork Trust Deposits - ViaPath PIN Debit Phone Calling: Give the inmate their own calling funds to contact any approved phone number independently.
• Learn more on our website: PIN Debit Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath PIN Debit Calling - ViaPath Messaging & Photo Sharing: Send digital messages, photos, and video attachments directly to their terminal.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Messaging Services - GettingOut Video Visitation & Tablets: Schedule face-to-face remote video visits and manage handheld tablet communications.
• Learn more on our website: Remote Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Video Visits
ViaPath PIN Debit Phone Calling Accounts
Provider: ViaPath Technologies • Formerly ConnectNetwork / Global Tel*Link (GTL)ViaPath PIN Debit (hosted on ConnectNetwork and myViaPath) provides incarcerated individuals with their own calling funds. Unlike AdvancePay (which only funds calls placed to your specific phone number), PIN Debit funds belong directly to the inmate, allowing them to call attorneys, bondsmen, employers, or extended family members across multiple approved telephone numbers.
Important: AdvancePay Only Funds a Single Phone Number
When someone is arrested, they often need to contact multiple people—including legal defense counsel, bail agents, employers, and relatives. If you only fund an AdvancePay account, your loved one will have no calling balance to dial anyone else, as rules and call authorizations vary by facility. Adding funds directly to ViaPath PIN Debit grants them the calling flexibility needed to handle critical legal and family arrangements without delay.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Fund a PIN Debit Account
- Sign into your account at web.connectnetwork.com or my.viapath.com.
- Click on PIN Debit under the communications menu.
- Select the state and facility, and link the inmate's booking identification number.
- Enter the deposit dollar amount and review the payment transaction fee.
- Enter your debit or credit card details and submit the payment.
- Notify your loved one that their personal PIN calling balance has been credited.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The calling balance appears under the inmate's personal identification PIN. When they pick up any dayroom telephone or tablet, they select the 'PIN Debit' prompt from the automated menu to place calls to any approved number on their personal contact list.
Official Providers: ConnectNetwork Portal | myViaPath Portal
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-650-4249
Support Hours: Automated Deposits 24/7/365; Live Agents Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by ViaPath Technologies (ConnectNetwork)
In addition to PIN Debit Calling, ViaPath / ConnectNetwork provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- AdvancePay Dedicated Phone Calling: Fund calls placed specifically to your personal phone number.
• Learn more on our website: AdvancePay Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ConnectNetwork AdvancePay - ConnectNetwork Trust Fund Deposits: Deposit money for commissary food, hygiene supplies, and stationery.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ConnectNetwork Trust Deposits - ViaPath Messaging & Photo Sharing: Send digital messages and photos directly to their kiosk or tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Messaging Services - GettingOut Video Visitation & Tablets: Schedule face-to-face remote video visits from home.
• Learn more on our website: Remote Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Video Visits
GettingOut / ViaPath Inmate Messaging
Provider: GettingOut (Telmate) • Rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (myViaPath)GettingOut (a service of Global Tel*Link / Telmate) provides an instant two-way digital messaging and photo-sharing platform connecting families with incarcerated individuals via housing-unit kiosks and handheld tablets. The provider is actively rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (under the myViaPath platform); depending on the facility contract, local booking sheets and tablets may still refer to the service as GettingOut, GTL, or ViaPath, but both brand portals grant access to the same centralized messaging balance.
Important: Contact Authorization and Digital Mail Rules Vary
Inmate digital messaging rules are not uniform across all county detention centers. While some jails allow immediate two-way messaging upon registration, others require initial contact invitations or administrative ID verification, which you should verify directly with the facility. If you delay setting up an online profile and funding your Friends & Family messaging account, your loved one may face lengthy periods without direct family communication.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Message an Inmate
- Visit www.gettingout.com or the newly branded my.viapath.com portal, or install the GettingOut / myViaPath mobile app.
- Create a user profile using your primary email address and 10-digit mobile phone number.
- Complete identity verification by uploading a clear photo of your government-issued driver's license or state ID and taking a verification selfie if requested.
- Search for the inmate by selecting the state, correctional facility, and their legal name or booking ID.
- Send an outside contact connection request to link your account to their tablet profile.
- Deposit funds into your 'Friends & Family Account' using a debit or credit card to cover message and photo-sharing costs.
- Compose your text message in the chat box, attach approved photos, and submit it for jail screening.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate powers on their assigned pod tablet or approaches a housing-unit kiosk and logs into the messaging application with their PIN. They accept your incoming contact invitation on the screen. Once approved by institutional monitors, incoming messages appear in their inbox, and the inmate types a reply directly on the screen.
Official Providers: GettingOut Website | myViaPath Portal
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-516-0115 (GettingOut Support) • 1-877-650-4249 (ViaPath Support)
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by GettingOut / ViaPath
In addition to Two-Way Text Messaging, GettingOut and ViaPath provide several other communications and visitation options:
- Remote Video Visits: Schedule and join live web-based video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Video Visits - Inmate Tablet Rentals & Media: Fund tablet entertainment, music streaming, games, and news modules.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Rentals & Content Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Tablets - AdvancePay Phone Calling: Prepay for telephone calls so your loved one can dial your mobile phone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvancePay Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath ConnectNetwork Calling - Inmate Trust Deposits: Transfer funds directly into their jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Trust Deposits
GettingOut / ViaPath Inmate Tablets & Media
Provider: GettingOut (Telmate) • Rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (myViaPath)GettingOut provides specialized, secure handheld tablets for county jail inmates, offering access to messaging apps, telephone calling, legal research tools, eBooks, vocational training, and premium entertainment rentals. As part of GTL and Telmate's transition to ViaPath Technologies, tablet firmware and management platforms are moving to the myViaPath system.
Important: Tablet Feature Availability Varies by Facility
Jails manage tablet distribution according to individual facility contracts. While basic educational and legal materials are often provided without cost, access to music streaming, games, podcasts, and premium movies requires an active funded account. You should confirm the tablet rules with the facility directly. Registering and funding their media balance right away ensures your loved one has productive resources and recreation during their stay.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Fund Inmate Tablet Services
- Confirm that GettingOut / ViaPath handheld tablets are active at your loved one's specific detention facility.
- Navigate to www.gettingout.com or my.viapath.com.
- Sign into your verified user profile and link the inmate's legal name and booking ID number.
- Select Make a Deposit and choose either your Friends & Family Account (for messaging) or the inmate's personal Inmate Account (for entertainment and song rentals).
- Choose your deposit amount, review convenience fees, and complete payment with a credit or debit card.
- Notify your loved one that their tablet account balance has been funded.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet or signs one out from the pod charging station using their biometric verification or PIN. Once logged in, their available balance appears on the screen, allowing them to download songs, stream educational content, and communicate with approved family members.
Official Providers: GettingOut Website | myViaPath Portal
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-516-0115 (GettingOut) • 1-877-650-4249 (ViaPath)
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by GettingOut / ViaPath
In addition to Tablet Media & Rentals, GettingOut and ViaPath provide several other communication and account services:
- Two-Way Text Messaging: Send electronic letters and photos straight to the inmate's screen.
• Learn more on our website: Two-Way Text Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Messaging - Remote Video Visits: Meet face-to-face over secure live video from home.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Video Visits - AdvancePay Phone Calling: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvancePay Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath ConnectNetwork Calling - Inmate Trust Deposits: Transfer cash directly into an inmate's jail ledger for commissary purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Trust Deposits
Sussex County County Jails
Sussex County Juvenile Facilities
- Jail (Main): 302-856-5280
The Sussex Correctional Institution serves the following cities and towns of Sussex County: Bethany Beach, Blades, Bridgeville, Dagsboro, Delmar, Ellendale, Fenwick Island, Frankford, Georgetown, Greenwood, Laurel, Lewes, Milford, Millsboro, Millville, Milton, Ocean View, Rehoboth Beach, Seaford, Selbyville and South Bethany. At times this facility may also house inmates arrested in the following counties: Kent County and New Castle County.