Kent County in Delaware operates 3 jail facilities to serve the local criminal justice system. Below you will find detailed information about each facility, including addresses, contact numbers, and visiting hours.
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (Main Jail)
The James T. Vaughn Correctional Center is one of the jail facilities serving Kent County, Delaware.
This main jail has a capacity of approximately 2,500 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 1181 Paddock Road, Smyrna, DE 19977.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (302) 653-9261.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center are available during weekdays from By appointment only and weekends from By appointment only.
Important: Delaware uses a unified system where state facilities house both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. Visitors must be on an approved list and schedule 24 hours in advance.
Stevenson House Detention Center (Juvenile Detention)
The Stevenson House Detention Center is one of the jail facilities serving Kent County, Delaware.
This juvenile detention has a capacity of approximately 55 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 700 North DuPont Highway, Milford, DE 19963.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (302) 424-8080.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at Stevenson House Detention Center are available during weekdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM and weekends from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Important: Visiting is restricted to parents, guardians, or legal counsel. Identification is required.
Morris Community Corrections Center (Minimum Security)
The Morris Community Corrections Center is one of the jail facilities serving Kent County, Delaware.
This minimum security has a capacity of approximately 150 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 300 Water Street, Dover, DE 19904.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (302) 739-4758.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is for reference purposes only and may be subject to change. We recommend contacting the facility directly to confirm current visiting hours, policies, and procedures before planning a visit. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about Kent County jail operations, please refer to the official county or sheriff's department website.
