New Castle County Jail
Delaware
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (Delaware Department of Correction)
Delaware has no county jail; New Castle County men are held by the Delaware Department of Correction, mainly at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, and women at Delores J. Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in New Castle.
- Address
- 1301 East 12th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Phone
- (302) 429-7700
- 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 New Castle County are held by the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). Men are usually held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, and women at Delores J. Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in New Castle. Check the DOC's official website for its offender lookup, or call Howard R. Young at (302) 429-7700 with the person's full name and date of birth.
Visitation
Visits at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington 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 visit.
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 at Howard R. Young or Baylor is generally posted through the court that set it. Call the court or the facility to confirm the amount, accepted payment methods, and where to pay.
Mail and money
Mail for a person at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution 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 New Castle County, Delaware have a county jail?
No. Delaware has no county jails, and the Delaware Department of Correction holds all adult inmates, mainly at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution for this county.
How do I find out if someone is in Howard R. Young Correctional Institution?
Use the offender lookup on the Delaware DOC website or call the facility at (302) 429-7700 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution?
The facility is at 1301 East 12th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Can I send money to an inmate at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution?
Yes, but only through methods the Delaware DOC approves. Check the DOC website or call the facility for current options.