Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI): Location, History, Who's Housed There, and Facility Size
Before you call, write, or plan a visit, here's what you need to know about Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI)—where it is, how long it's been around, who it houses, and how big it is.
Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) is located in Georgetown, Delaware.
SCI opened in 1931, making it one of Delaware's oldest correctional facilities. That long history explains why you'll sometimes see references to expansions and renovations when researching the facility.
SCI houses people across multiple custody levels - maximum, medium, and minimum security. For families, this matters. "SCI" isn't a single unit with uniform rules. It's a facility with very different security settings under the same name.
Population note: SCI houses an all-male population.
A major expansion between April 1997 and April 2000 added 760 beds. One section of the DOC website ties this expansion to a total capacity of 1,109 beds.
Capacity figures don’t match: The same DOC page also states the expansion brought SCI’s total capacity to 1,206.
The DOC page lists two different totals - 1,109 beds and 1,206 beds - so treat any capacity figure as approximate. If you need the current official number for planning or paperwork, contact the Delaware Department of Correction directly.
Use Orientation
- ✓ Use “Georgetown, Delaware” as your anchor when you’re confirming you have the right facility.
- ✓ When you’re talking with the DOC, ask which unit or security level applies to your loved one - SCI houses maximum, medium, and minimum security inmates.
- ✓ Keep in mind SCI is an all-male facility when you’re double-checking you’re looking at the correct institution.
- ✓ If you’re trying to understand how large the facility is, note the DOC page reports both 1,109 and 1,206 beds after the 1997–2000 expansion, and confirm the current capacity with the DOC.
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