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Visit-day checklist: Delaware prisons
What to wear, which ID to bring and what you can carry in, from Delaware DOC's official rules. Pick a prison to add its address, phone and hours. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Before visit day
- ☐ Visitors to level 5 facilities may get a background check. Past convictions, active warrants or current probation can bar you from visiting for a period of time. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Children under 18 must be with an adult. Only one incarcerated person can be visited at a time. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check for lockdowns or cancelled visits: Delaware facility status.
What to wear
- ☐ Dresses, skirts, culottes, and/or walking shorts must be no shorter than two inches above the knee, as measured from the bend in the back of the knee with the waistband in the normal position. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Spandex pants, shorts, and leggings are not permitted (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Correctional staff will determine whether the visitor's clothing is appropriate based on the following guidelines: bathing suits, body suits, strapless or low-cut tops, revealing tops, sleeveless shirts, tube tops, and any type of revealing clothing not adhering to the normal standards of decency will not be permitted. (official source) (opens in new tab)
ID to bring
- ☐ A picture identification is required for all visitors. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Visitors must have a photo identification with complete, current address for any visitor aged 16 and over. (official source) (opens in new tab)
What you can bring, what stays in the car
- Delaware DOC's list of allowed and banned items isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
More from Delaware DOC on visiting
- ☐ Rules and hours differ by facility. Visits must be scheduled ahead by phone: James T. Vaughn uses 1-800-282-8602 (last names A-J) or 1-800-722-0252 (K-Z); Baylor uses (302) 577-5837, Monday to Wednesday. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Bring photo ID; you can bring only car keys and ID (and money for the lobby kiosk or vending card). No hoodies, open-toe shoes or revealing clothing. (official source) (opens in new tab)
Rules can differ by prison and change without notice; the prison's posted rules win. Quoted or summarized from official Delaware DOC pages, each linked. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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