James T. Vaughn Correctional Center is the largest correctional facility in the state of Delaware housing approximately 2,500 inmates that range in custody from minimum to maximum security. As a level five facility, this prison also houses inmates who are sentenced to death and carries out the executions.
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
1181 Paddock Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
United States
Inmate Name, SBI Number
Delaware DOC - 1101
P.O. Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193
United States
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
Legal Mail
Inmate Name, SBI Number
1181 Paddock Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
United States
Inmates at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center are allowed mail sent in a regular white envelope and may contain the following:
All mail sent to an inmate must contain the following:
Read Delaware Department of Corrections policy on inmate mail here.
Delaware inmates who are considered level V or level IV may receive publications through the mail, this includes newspapers and softcover books but they must come directly from a reputable publisher like Barnes and Noble. There are also restrictions on the content, as it may not contain sexually explicit material, or pose a threat to the security or order of the institution. You should send publications directly from the publisher to:
James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution
Inmates Name, SBI Number
1181 Paddock Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
Inmates in Delaware are allowed to make outgoing phone calls. They are allowed up to ten phone numbers to be added to the automated telephone system. Inmates can buy phone minutes using the funds in their inmate account. Third party telephone service provider GTL provides a way for friends and family to setup/deposit money into an inmate's phone account, you can check them out here.
Delaware Department of Corrections allows inmates to access money through a trust account. Friends and family members can send money to an inmate that can be used to purchase an assortment of items from the commissary including food, stamps, and hygiene items.
To send money you will need the inmate's full name, SBI number, and current location.
You can send money to inmates in Delaware by the following methods:
Search the Delaware inmate database to get an inmate's SBI number, their current location, and sentencing information.
All visits at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center are by appointment only.
Schedule an appointment to visit by calling:
Inmates last name A-J
1-800-282-8602
Inmates last name K-Z
2-800-722-0252
You can schedule an appointment Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm. Visits should be scheduled a week in advance.
Visiting Hours for James T. Vaughn Correctional Center:
Everyday in one hour blocks from 9:00am-2:00pm. You must arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled visiting time or your visit will be denied.
Video visitation is also provided to inmates incarcerated in Delaware, but you must schedule your video visitation using the GTL scheduling portal. Video visits are a paid service.
Bring a valid government issued photo ID with you to visitation.
You may bring money with you to deposit into an inmate's account using the lobby kiosks.
Dress Code
The following clothing is not allowed:
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