FAQs
| What inmate information can I obtain? | ||
| Under Delaware Law, we can tell you if someone is in our custody, where that individual is housed and his/her mailing address. Information including but not limited to offender medical information and disciplinary information is confidential under Delaware law. | ||
| Can I visit an Inmate? | ||
| The Department of Correction recognizes the importance of support from the family members and friends of inmates. Visitation is allowed at every Delaware correctional facility. Each correctional facility has its own rules for inmate visitation. Visits are scheduled by phone. Visitation rules/procedures by Facility | ||
| How can I send mail to an inmate? | ||
| Inmates may receive mail. Several items are not
permitted to enter correctional facilities.
Address the letter as follows: Inmate Name |
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| How can I get money to an inmate? | ||
| There are some basic rules to follow. First, send money orders. Personal checks will not be accepted and it is unwise to send cash in the mail. The money order should include the following information: the inmate's first and last name, the inmate's date of birth/identification number, the institution and the name of the remitter. Money sent to an inmate will be credited to the offender's account within 24 hours of our receipt of funds (during normal business hours). Additionally, you may drop off a money order if you have a scheduled visit with the offender to whom the money is going. Funds delivered this way will be credited to the inmate's account within 24 hours of its receipt. The same information as above is required for funds delivered in person. | ||
| How can I get addresses and phone numbers for all Department of Correction facilities? | ||
| This information can be found on the Contact
Us web page.
Printer Friendly PDF Format lists for Bureau of Prison Facilities and Bureau of Community Corrections Facilities |
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| What information is available about Capital Punishment/Death Penalty? | ||
| History of the Death Penalty
in Delaware Inmates Currently Sentenced to Execution in Delaware Inmates Executed in Delaware Since 1992 |
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| How many inmates does the Department house? | ||
| Link to Latest Population Figures | ||
| How do inmates spend their time in prison? | ||
| It is the belief of the Department of Correction that inmates should be productive during their period of incarceration. To that end, the Department provides a variety of programming, work and classes. Many inmates work (kitchen, janitor/light maintenance), receive vocational training (computer repair, automobile maintenance & repair, farming, furniture repair, picture framing, print shop), attend classes (education, life skills, AA, NA, anger management), are entered in rigorous substance abuse treatment or participate in other classes like Prison Arts. After work assignments are completed, inmates are permitted time for recreation and physical activity. | ||
| How can I become an inmate pen-pal? | ||
| We urge the public to be cautious before establishing social or pen-pal relationships with offenders | ||
| How much does it cost to house an inmate each year? | ||
| It costs approximately $24,500 a year to house an inmate in prison. | ||
| I keep getting unwanted telephone calls and letters from an inmate. How can I stop this? | ||
| It is easy to stop unwanted phone calls. Since all inmate phone calls are collect, simply refuse to accept the charges. You can also contact to institution where the inmate is incarcerated, tell them what the problem is and they can put a block on your telephone that prohibits the inmate from calling. To stop a inmate from corresponding with you, contact the Warden's Office at the facility and ask that they be stopped. An inmate who continues after being asked to stop will be disciplined. | ||
| How many juveniles are in your system? | ||
| The number of juveniles (under age 18) varies. This number makes up a small percentage of the overall prison population. On October 8, 2003, there were 29 juveniles in DOC custody. These juveniles have either been certified by a court as an adult and are awaiting trials or have been found guilty of crimes and sentenced as adults. All juveniles in the custody of the Department of Correction are housed in a young offenders unit at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution prison in Wilmington. | ||
| How do I find out if someone is a registered sex offender? | ||
| The Delaware State Police Bureau of Identification maintains a registry for sex offenders. Sex Offender Central Registry Website | ||
| What employment opportunities are available with the Delaware Department of Correction? | ||
| The Delaware Department of Corrections has continuous openings. Employment Opportunities | ||
