Find an Inmate at Howard R. Young
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Overview
Start with the facility's Inmate/Offender Search or the Delaware DOC offender locator. Use the most specific details you have: full legal name, known aliases, date of birth, and booking number or inmate ID if available. These details also help if you need to call with questions. Tracking a transfer or release? Sign up for a notification service—many areas use VINE/VINELink for alerts by phone, text, or email. Keep in mind that online rosters are informational and can be delayed, incomplete, or contain errors. Confirm time-sensitive information directly with the facility, court, or DOC.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- 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.
- Online rosters are informational only and may be delayed or incomplete; verify important details with the facility, court, or DOC.
- The DOC web page notifies that effective April 15, 2024 HRYCI will implement a new incoming mail process.
Common Questions
How do I find if someone is currently at Howard R. Young?
Start with Howard R. Young’s Inmate/Offender Search or the Delaware DOC offender locator. Search using full name, known aliases, booking number or inmate ID, and include date of birth when you can. If results are unclear, call with the same details ready.
Can I get alerts if someone is released or transferred from Howard R. Young?
Often, yes. Many jurisdictions offer notification services such as VINE/VINELink where you can sign up for release or transfer alerts by phone, text, or email. Check the Delaware DOC or local notification program for registration steps.
What should I do if the online roster doesn’t show the person I’m looking for?
Online rosters can be delayed, abbreviated, or wrong, so verify the person’s status with the facility, the court, or the DOC. Before you call, gather the full legal name, date of birth, and any booking number or inmate ID to help staff search quickly.
How do I set up a pre-paid phone account for an inmate at Howard R. Young?
Call GTL at 1-866-230-7761 to set up a pre-paid phone account. GTL also provides online account setup options.
Can I send letters or photos to an inmate using Pigeonly?
Yes. Pigeonly allows you to create and send letters, photos, and cards online, including through its “Forever Free” plan and paid subscriptions. DOC guidance says Pigeonly opens and scans incoming non-legal mail and shares scans with DOC within 48 hours of receipt.
Related Guides
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.
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.
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.