Kent County Jail
Delaware
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (Delaware Department of Correction)
Delaware has no county jail; Kent County arrestees are held by the Delaware Department of Correction, which runs James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna and also holds detainees at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, and, for women, Delores J. Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in New Castle.
- Address
- 1181 Paddock Road, Smyrna, DE 19977
- Phone
- (302) 653-9261
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://doc.delaware.gov/
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How to find an inmate
Delaware has no county jails, so people arrested in Kent County are held in a Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) facility rather than a sheriff-run jail. Check the DOC's official website for its offender lookup, or call James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna at (302) 653-9261 with the person's full name and date of birth. Pretrial detainees may also be housed at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution or Sussex Correctional Institution, and women at Baylor Women's Correctional Institution.
Visitation
Visits at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna are run by the Delaware Department of Correction, and visitors usually must be approved before their first visit. Schedules, approval steps, ID requirements, and dress rules vary by facility and housing unit. Confirm current rules with the facility or on the DOC website before you travel.
Bail and bond
In Delaware, bail is set by the courts, often the Justice of the Peace Court at an initial appearance, not by the jail. Bail for someone held by the DOC is generally posted through the court that set it. Call the court or the facility holding the person to confirm the amount, accepted payment methods, and where to pay.
Mail and money
Mail for a person at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center must include the person's full name and DOC identification number and follow DOC mail rules. Money can be added to an inmate's account only through methods the Delaware DOC approves. Check the DOC website or call the facility for the current mailing address, deposit options, and any restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kent County, Delaware have a county jail?
No. Delaware has no county jails, and all adult inmates are held by the Delaware Department of Correction.
How do I find out if someone is in James T. Vaughn Correctional Center?
Use the offender lookup on the Delaware DOC website or call the facility at (302) 653-9261 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center?
The facility is at 1181 Paddock Road, Smyrna, DE 19977.
How do I post bail in Kent County?
Bail is set and posted through the court that handled the case, often the Justice of the Peace Court. Call the court or the DOC facility to confirm how to pay.