Kent County Jail


Located in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, the Kent County Jail is a regional medium-security facility that can accommodate around 114 inmates. It houses a variety of felons, including juveniles and adults. On average, the facility receives 128 bookings per month and is supervised by a staff of 74 members. Inmates at the Kent County Jail are provided with several opportunities, including GED programs, computer education, financial management, and anger management.


Additionally, the facility offers substance abuse treatment to help individuals overcome their addictions. These programs aim to equip inmates with the

necessary skills and education to make a successful re-entry into society upon their release.


Overall, the Kent County Jail aims to provide a safe and secure environment for its inmates while also offering opportunities for rehabilitation and personal

growth. Its commitment to education and treatment programs highlights its dedication to the well-being and success of those in its care.

 

posting a mail/care package

The Kent County Jail allows inmates to correspond with the outside world through mail. The sender must include a return address for the mail to be delivered to the recipient. The mailing address for inmates is located at 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE, 19901 and should include the inmate’s name and ID number. Inmates can also receive publications through the mail as long as they are mailed directly from the publishers.


Care packages are also allowed, but they must be obtained from approved third-party vendors. These packages can include items such as clothing, snacks, and

seasonal items. If you have any questions about sending care packages or other forms of mail to inmates, you can contact the administration at 302-736-2161.

 

depositing money for inmates

The Kent County Jail in Delaware allows for the deposit of funds into an inmate’s commissary account, with several approved means of doing so. These include:


  • Onsite deposits at the kiosk located in the Kent County Jail’s lobby. Cash, debit, and credit cards are all acceptable forms of payment.
  • Online deposits using JPay online payment system.
  • Deposits made by money order via the US Postal Service, Western Union, or a reputable bank.
  • Phone deposits using debit or credit cards.


By utilizing any of these approved methods, individuals can easily and safely deposit money into an inmate’s commissary account at Kent County Jail. This can

help to provide inmates with access to necessary items such as toiletries, snacks, and other personal items during their stay in jail.

 

telephone access for inmates

The Kent County Jail allows inmates to make phone calls to a pre-approved call list consisting mainly of friends and family members. Inmates can make calls directly through a third-party call services provider or by using the collect call option. For direct calls, the inmate must create an account and fund it accordingly to make calls. On the other hand, the receiver of the collect call incurs the call costs.


visitation procedure

Kent County Jail allows for both in-person and virtual visitations for inmates. The virtual visitations can be conducted from home, and a maximum of five visitors are allowed. The visitors must schedule the visitation in advance and pay for it through the Kent County Detention Center. The visitations are monitored and recorded for security purposes.


In-person visitations at Kent County Jail are free, but they also require advance scheduling.


Visiting hours:

 Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

 Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

 Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

 Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

 Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

 Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

 Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM


Visitors can contact the facility through their website or by calling 302-736-2161 for any inquiries.

 

kent county sheriff department

Kent County is a county located in central Delaware with a population of over 176,824 people. The county was organized in 1680 and has Dover as its county seat. The county covers an area of 585 square miles and has zip codes ranging from 19901 to 19980.


The highest-ranking law enforcement officer in Kent County is Jason Mollohan, who serves as the Sheriff. For inquiries or assistance, he can be reached through phone at 302-736-2161.

 

overview of kent county

 Kent County is a county situated in the central region of Delaware, United States. According to the 2020 census, the county’s population was 181,851, making it the least populous county in Delaware. The county’s administrative center is Dover, which is also the state capital. Kent County was named after Kent, an English county. It is part of the Dover, DE Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the larger Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area.


English settlers began to inhabit the St. Jones River valley, previously known as Wolf Creek, in around 1670. On June 21, 1680, the Duke of York granted a charter for St. Jones County, which was created out of parts of New Amstel/New Castle and Hoarkill/Sussex counties. St. Jones County was transferred to William Penn on August 24, 1682, and became a part of Penn’s newly chartered Delaware Colony.

Penn ordered the construction of a court town, and in 1697, the courthouse was built. Dover, named after a town in England’s Kent, was established in 1717, in

what was then known as the Lower Counties. It was designated as the capital of Delaware in 1777. Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S.

Constitution in 1787 and was hence known as “the First State.”


Kent County’s economy was based on small grain farms through much of the late 18thcentury, so farmers did not require as many slaves as tobacco plantation owners. As a result, Delaware had a high proportion of free blacks among its African-American population by the early 19th century. In the 1960s, Dover was a center of manufacturing of spacesuits worn by NASA astronauts in the Apollo moon flights by ILC Dover, which is now headquartered in the small town of Frederica. The suits, named the “A7L,” were first used on the Apollo 7 mission in October 1967 and were the suits worn by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Apollo 11 mission. The company still produces spacesuits to this day, including the present-day Space Shuttle “soft” suit components (the arms and legs of the suit).

 

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