How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
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.
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Getting money onto an inmate's account at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (HRYCI) is straightforward—if you use the right channel. The fastest way to get tripped up? Sending funds the old-school way directly to the jail. This facility has specific rules about what works and what doesn't.
You can add money at kiosks located at the facility entrances, online through ViaPath/GTL, or by mailing a money order directly to ViaPath/GTL. Do not mail deposits to the facility itself.
Yes. A single money order cannot exceed $300, and it must be in U.S. dollars.
No. Mail only the required deposit form and the money order, with nothing else—no staples, paper clips, stamps, cash, letters, photos, or other items.
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.
Sending a letter or photos to someone at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (HRYCI)? The envelope won't go to Delaware — non-legal mail gets routed to a Las Vegas P.O. box for scanning first. Even small formatting mistakes can delay or reject your mail.
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.
