Sussex Community Corrections Center

By Chris Smith, 8 March, 2024
Name of Warden:
William Oettel
Description of Facility

Sussex Community Corrections Center is a level IV facility that is comprised of the Sussex Work Release Center and the Sussex Violation of Probation Center. They can house up to 552 male inmates.

The purpose of the work release center part is to transition inmates back into society over several months by establishing them into work. During full time employment, work release inmates are required to pay $25 each week for room and board. Additionally, inmates will pay $25 towards outstanding court debts.

The Sussex Violation of Probation Center has the capacity to house 250 male and female inmates. This facility has a highly regimented behavioral modification program that requires inmates rise at 5:00am and do community service or work within the institution.

Facility Telephone Number
302-856-5790
Facility Address

Sussex Community Corrections Center
23207 Dupont Blvd
Georgetown, DE 19947
United States

Inmate Mailing Address

Inmate Name, SBI Number
Sussex Community Corrections Center
23207 Dupont Blvd
Georgetown, DE 19947
United States

What you can send an inmate

 Inmates at Sussex Community Corrections Center are allowed mail sent in a regular white envelope and may contain the following:

  • Letters
  • Money orders to deposit into an inmate's account
  • Photos 4x6 (no Polaroids, no nudity)
  • Cards no larger than 5"x7" from a store, and must be on standard card stock (no homemade cards, cards must not contain embellishments like stickers, electronics, batteries or rhinestones)
  • You may not send anything else.  Packages, cash, stamps, tobacco and pornography are not allowed and should not ever be mailed.

All mail sent to an inmate must contain the following:

  • Inmate's Full Name and ID Number
  • inmate mailing address

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.  Contact your inmate for more information on sending them books.

How Inmate Calls Work

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.

How to send money to an inmate

   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:

  • In person: Using cash or money order by utilizing the facility kiosk during a visit
  • By Mail: Send a money order to the inmate's mailing address.  On the money order include the following:
    • Inmate's full name and SBI number
    • Assigned facility
    • Your full name
  • Personal Checks are not accepted 
How to do an Inmate Search

 Search the Delaware inmate database to get an inmate's SBI number, their current location, and sentencing information.

Visiting Information/FAQs

All visits at Sussex Community Corrections Center are by appointment only.

Visiting Hours for Sussex Community Corrections Center:
Unknown at this time


Bring a valid government issued photo ID with you to visitation.

Dress Code
The following clothing is not allowed:

  • No open toed shoes, no crocs
  • No hoodies
  • Clothes that resemble law enforcement or military including camouflage
  • No skirts, dresses, or shorts that expose two inches above the knee or more
  • No halter tops, strapless tops, sheer, or see through
  • No very tight fit/spandex pants, shorts, and leggings may not be worn alone, but my be worn under a skirt
  • Revealing clothing that don't adhere to common standards of decency are not allowed this includes offensive clothing

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