Ferris School

Q: Does New Castle County have bail?

Does New Castle County have bail? Yes, New Castle County Delaware recognizes most types of bonds. Once bail is paid or the accused secures a bond accepted by the courts, the accused shall be released once the correctional facility receives an Order from the Court, unless ankle bracelet monitoring or other conditions requiring more time have to be set up.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in New Castle County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in New Castle County? Delaware recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.

Q: Who can set bail in New Castle County?

Who can set bail in New Castle County? A judicial officer sets bail in Delaware. This officer must be a judge, magistrate, or justice of the peace. Hours of availability and methods of contacting judicial officers vary by jurisdiction, although most courts can accommodate video conferences and non-business hours.

Q: When is bail set in New Castle County Delaware?

When is bail set in New Castle County Delaware? Bail is set in Delaware the first time the accused is brought into court, usually directly from jail and as soon as possible after the arrest. This first appearance to determine bail or bond is called initial appearance.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Ferris School?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Ferris School? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Ferris School, call the jail’s booking line at 302-993-3800. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Ferris School Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in New Castle County?

What happens during booking in New Castle County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in New Castle County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Ferris School?

What is the booking process like at the Ferris School? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in New Castle County and other Delaware and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Ferris School will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 302-993-3800 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Ferris School booking process take?

How long does the Ferris School booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Ferris School? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Ferris School will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Ferris School?

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To search for an inmate in the Ferris School, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 302-993-3800 for the information you are looking for.

Ferris School Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Ferris School, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-993-3800 for further assistance.

The Ferris School maintains an average of 72 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ferris School has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year New Castle County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 140,220 offenders.

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Question 2

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Jail (Main): 302-993-3800

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What should you know about the booking process at Ferris School?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Ferris School for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Ferris School include:

Confirming identity.
Taking mugshots for record.
Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
DNA collection if applicable.
Comprehensive physical search.
Seizing personal property.
Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Ferris School at 302-993-3800.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Ferris School

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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Steps to pay bail in New Castle County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Ferris School in Wilmington for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 302-993-3800.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in New Castle County are available for assistance.
Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in New Castle County, Delaware, visit the Ferris School Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ferris School? What is the Schedule?

Ferris School ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
302-993-3800

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 302-993-3800 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 302-993-3800 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ferris School’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-993-3800 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ferris School?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ferris School’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-993-3800 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ferris School?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ferris School’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-993-3800 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ferris School?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ferris School’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-993-3800 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ferris School, and what can I send them?

Ferris School Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Ferris School allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Ferris School also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Ferris School allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ferris School standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ferris School’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-993-3800 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ferris School, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ferris School’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-993-3800 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ferris School using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ferris School’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-993-3800 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Ferris School have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ferris School’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 302-993-3800 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Ferris School? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in New Castle County

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What are the other City and County Jails in New Castle County?

New Castle County County Jails

Baylor Women's Correctional Institution Community Corrections Treatment Center Hazel D. Plant Women's Treatment Facility Howard R. Young Correctional Institution James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Morris Community Correction Center Plummer Community Correction Center Sussex Community Corrections Center Sussex Correctional Institution

New Castle County Juvenile Facilities

Ferris School New Castle County Juvenile Detention Center Residential Cottages William Marion Stevenson House Detention Center

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding New Castle County?

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What should you know about the booking process at Ferris School?

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Search for an Inmate in New Castle County

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What should you know about the booking process at Ferris School?

Steps to pay bail in New Castle County

Ferris School ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Ferris School Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in New Castle County

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