New Castle County Detention Center

New Castle County Detention Center

Juvenile Detention Center
Mailing Address
[Inmate / Resident Full Name] — [ID if known]
New Castle County Detention Center
963 Centre Road, Wilmington, DE 19805
Physical Address
963 Centre Road, Wilmington, DE 19805
Governing Agency
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families - Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services
Inmate ID
Youth / Resident ID — Not required
Last Verified
September 29, 2026

Facility Mailing and Service Information

Confirm the youth's current placement at New Castle County Detention Center before mailing and follow current DSCYF youth-mail rules.
Last verified: September 29, 2026
Confirm current youth photo/content restrictions before sending photographs.
Last verified: September 29, 2026
Confirm current youth publication/package rules before sending books or packages.
Last verified: September 29, 2026
Do not send cash; confirm approved youth-account procedures.
Last verified: September 29, 2026
Confirm current juvenile visitation/contact procedures before travel.
Last verified: September 29, 2026

How to Address Your Letter

Confirm the youth's current placement at New Castle County Detention Center before mailing and follow current DSCYF youth-mail rules.

About New Castle County Detention Center

The address 963 Centre Road is the current New Castle County Detention Center operated by Delaware's Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services; this is a juvenile facility, not an adult county jail.

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