Howard R. Young
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Before Your First Visit to Howard R. Young: ID, Searches, Dress Code, What You Can Bring, and How to Request a 2-Hour Visit
Your first visit to Howard R. Young can feel overwhelming—especially when you're worried about getting turned away at the door. Use the sections below as a bring-with-you checklist so you can focus on the visit, not the rules.
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Phone Calls, Video Visits, and Tablets for Howard R. Young: How to Set Up ConnectNetwork / GettingOut and What the 180-Day Inactivity Rule Means
Phone calls and video/tablet services at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (HRYCI) run through different accounts. Worth sorting out before you add money anywhere. For phone calls, you'll need an AdvancePay account through ConnectNetwork—fund it first, or your loved one's calls won't connect. For video visits from home and tablet support, families use GettingOut instead. Most people end up with both: AdvancePay for calls, and a separate Video Visit account for video visitation and tablet help.
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How to Mail Someone at Howard R. Young (Las Vegas PO Box, what to send directly to the prison, and a rejection checklist)
Since April 15, 2024, non-legal mail for Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (HRYCI) goes through a centralized mail-scanning process. Here's how it works: your mail gets opened and scanned into a digital color copy. That printed copy is what actually reaches the prison—the original stays at the processing center for a while, then gets destroyed. You won't get it back. The system is designed to reduce mail contraband, and materials indicate electronic scans are shared with DOC within 48 hours of receipt.
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Visitation
- Money can be added to an offender's account via kiosks at facility entrances.
- Funds may be deposited online through ViaPath/GTL or by mailing money orders to ViaPath/GTL.
- Do not mail money directly to the facility for HRYCI; send money orders to ViaPath/GTL instead.
Communication
- To set up a prepaid phone account for an offender at Howard R. Young, contact GTL at 1-866-230-7761.
- You can establish a phone account online via GTL per the DOC send-money page.
- Money can be added to an offender’s account using kiosks at facility entrances.
Mail & Letters
- All non-legal mail for Howard R. Young must be sent to PO Box 96777 (Las Vegas) with facility code 1202.
- Pigeonly's central processor opens and scans incoming non-legal mail into a digital color copy and prints a copy for delivery to HRYCI.
- Original non-legal postal mail is retained at the central facility and destroyed after 45 days under DOC policy; originals are not returned.
Sending Money
- Deposits can be made at kiosks located at the facility entrances, online via ViaPath/GTL, or by mailing money orders directly to ViaPath/GTL.
- Do not mail money orders or deposit packages to the Howard R. Young facility; money orders must be sent directly to ViaPath/GTL for processing.
- A single money order deposit cannot exceed $300 and must be in U.S. dollars.
Inmate Lookup
- Most jurisdictions publish an online inmate roster or offender locator listing people currently in custody and recent bookings.
- Have the person’s full legal name, known aliases, and date of birth ready when searching or calling the facility.
- You can often register for notifications (phone, text, or email) for releases, transfers, or escapes through services like VINE/VINELink.
Contact Info
- Set up a pre-paid phone account via GTL by calling 1-866-230-7761 or using GTL's online options.
- Non-legal mail must include a return address and meet envelope and paper size specifications.
- Pigeonly provides an online service to create and send letters, photos, and cards and offers a 'Forever Free' plan in addition to paid options.
Facility Info
- All incoming non-legal mail for Howard R. Young Correctional Institution must be sent to PO Box 96777 in Las Vegas with facility code 1202.
- Non-legal mail is opened at a central facility operated by a third party, scanned into a digital color copy, and the printed copy is delivered to the prison.
- Original physical non-legal mail may be temporarily stored at the central facility and will not be returned to the sender; originals can be destroyed per DOC policy.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Need to add funds for someone at Howard R. Young? You have three options: use the kiosks at facility entrances, deposit online through ViaPath/GTL, or mail a money order to ViaPath/GTL. Don't send money directly to the facility—route money orders to ViaPath/GTL instead. Mail works differently here: Pigeonly opens and scans all incoming non-legal mail, then shares digital copies with the Delaware DOC. Timing varies slightly depending on the source—DOC guidance says scans are shared within 48 hours, while some rollout documents mention a 24-hour target.
Read full guideCommunication
Phone contact at Howard R. Young starts with a prepaid account through GTL. Call 1-866-230-7761 or create your account online through GTL using the Delaware DOC send-money instructions. Once the account is active, add funds three ways: at kiosks near facility entrances, online through ViaPath/GTL, or by mailing a money order directly to ViaPath/GTL. Don't mail money orders to the facility for HRYCI.
Read full guideMail & Letters
All non-legal mail for Howard R. Young Correctional Institution goes to PO Box 96777 (Las Vegas)—include facility code 1202 on the envelope. Mail is processed through a central Pigeonly facility: it's opened, scanned into a color digital copy, then printed and delivered to the prison. DOC guidance says scans reach DOC within 48 hours of receipt, though some rollout materials mention a 24-hour target. The original physical mail stays at the central processor temporarily, won't be returned to you, and gets destroyed after 45 days under DOC policy. Follow the rules: include a return address, stay within letter/card/photo limits, and skip embellished cards, packages, cash, or prohibited substances.
Read full guideSending Money
Howard R. Young accepts deposits three ways: on-site kiosks at facility entrances, online through ViaPath/GTL, or mailed money orders sent directly to ViaPath/GTL. Don't send deposit mail to the facility itself. Money orders must be in U.S. dollars, with a $300 maximum per money order. Mailing? Keep the envelope simple—include only the required deposit form and the money order. No staples, paper clips, stamps, cash, letters, photos, or anything else. Following these rules helps your deposit process without delays.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 22How can I add money to an inmate's account at Howard R. Young?
You can add money using kiosks at the facility entrances, deposit online through ViaPath/GTL, or mail a money order to ViaPath/GTL. Don’t mail funds directly to the facility for HRYCI.
VisitationCan I mail a money order directly to Howard R. Young?
No. Available guidance for HRYCI says money orders should be mailed to ViaPath/GTL rather than sent to the facility.
VisitationWill incoming non‑legal mail to Howard R. Young be scanned and when will scans be available?
Yes—Pigeonly opens and scans incoming non-legal mail and provides digital scans to DOC. DOC guidance cites scans being shared within 48 hours, while another document references a 24-hour timeline, so exact timing may vary.
VisitationHow do I set up a prepaid phone account for an offender at Howard R. Young?
Call GTL at 1-866-230-7761 to set up a prepaid phone account for an offender at Howard R. Young. You can also set up the account online through GTL using the DOC send-money instructions.
CommunicationWhat are the ways to add money to an offender’s account at Howard R. Young?
You can add funds at kiosks located at facility entrances, add money online through ViaPath/GTL, or mail a money order directly to ViaPath/GTL.
CommunicationCan I mail a money order directly to Howard R. Young for an inmate’s account?
No. For HRYCI, money orders for inmate accounts should be mailed to ViaPath/GTL, not to the facility.
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Send all incoming non-legal mail for Howard R. Young Correctional Institution to the central PO Box 96777 in Las Vegas. Include facility code 1202 on the envelope.
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