Delaware Department of Corrections: What Families Need to Know (2026)
Delaware is a small system with a clear visiting setup, and the guide gives exact appointment details for each of its four institutions. At Delores J. Baylor Women's Correctional Institution, visits run by housing unit, all by appointment: Units 5 through 9 visit Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, and Units 3 and 4 visit Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 8:30–9:30 a.m., 10:30–11:30 a.m., 12:30–1:30 p.m., and 2:30–3:30 p.m., scheduled one week ahead by calling (302) 577-5837, Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with visits up to one hour. Howard R. Young Correctional Institution takes appointments seven days a week, at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., for one-hour visits, scheduled a week in advance at 302-575-0330. James T. Vaughn Correctional Center also visits by appointment, Monday through Sunday at 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m., with evening visits at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday only, for those housed on the compound. Sussex Correctional Institution allows one 45-minute visit per week, up to three visitors, scheduled a week ahead at (302) 856-5545. Commissioner Terra Taylor leads the department. Schedules can shift, so confirm with the facility before you go.
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