Kent County Jail

Kent County Jail, DE Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: January 29, 2024

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Location 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE, 19901
Official Website http://www.co.kent.de.us/Departments/RowOffices/Sheriff/

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Kent County County can be found in the Delaware area. Dover – is the county seat. Kent County has a total population of 176824 and was formed in 1680.

Kent County County has a total area of 585 square miles. The zip codes in Kent County County are 19901, 19902, 19903, 19904, 19905, 19906, 19934, 19936, 19938, 19943, 19946, 19952, 19953, 19954, 19955, 19961, 19962, 19964, 19977, 19979, 19980.

Kent County Sheriff’s Office:

The Kent County Sheriff, Jason Mollohan, is the head law enforcement officer in the Kent County county. You can reach him by calling 302-736-2161.

Address: 38 The Green, Dover, Delaware, 19901, 19901, 19902, 19903, 19904, 19905, 19906, 19934, 19936, 19938, 19943, 19946, 19952, 19953, 19954, 19955, 19961, 19962, 19964, 19977, 19979, 19980.

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Phone: 302-736-2161

 

Kent County Arrest Warrants

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Kent County Sex Offender Registry

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Kent County Jail is located in Kent County County, Delaware state. The specific address of the Kent County Jail is 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE, 19901. The Kent County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 56,000. The Kent County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 302-736-2161, the Kent County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1986, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Dover. The justice center houses the Kent County county sheriff, Dover police department offices, and the Kent County Jail. The Kent County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Kent County Jail. Originally, the Kent County Jail could house approximately 2027 inmates.

Over the years, the Kent County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Kent County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Kent County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Kent County Jail has a 133-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Kent County Jail.

The Kent County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 14. The youth detained in the Kent County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Kent County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Kent County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the Kent County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Kent County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Kent County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Kent County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Kent County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Kent County Sheriffs Department

Address 38 The Green, Dover, Delaware, 19901
Phone 302-736-2161
Website website

Kent County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Kent County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE, 19901
Facility Type Adult
City Dover
Postal Code 19901
State Delaware
County Kent County
Official Website http://www.co.kent.de.us/Departments/RowOffices/Sheriff/

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Kent County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Kent County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Kent County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Kent County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Kent County Jail.

The Kent County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Kent County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Kent County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Kent County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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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

Dover, Kent County , DE Overview

City of Dover
etymology:
Dover, Kent in England
nicknames:
Capital of the First State
Coordinates:
39.15806°N 75.52444°W
Country:
United States
State:
Delaware
County:
Kent
Founded:
1693
Incorporated:
1717
Government:
Type:
Council-manager
Mayor:
Robin Christiansen (D)
Area:
State capital and city:
23.98 sq mi (62.10 km2)
Land:
23.67 sq mi (61.31 km2)
Water:
0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2)
Elevation:
30 ft (9 m)
Population (2010):
State capital and city:
36,047
Estimate (2019):
38,166
Density:
1,612.35/sq mi (622.54/km2)
Metro:
152,255
Time zone:
UTC−5 (EST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes:
19901–19906
Area code(s):
302
FIPS code:
10-21200
GNIS feature ID:
217882

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