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Howard R. Young Correctional Institution

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Background

The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, colloquially known as Gander Hill Prison, is a state prison for male inmates in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, owned and operated by the Delaware Department of Correction. The facility first opened in 1982, and houses 1500 inmates.

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Current population

Occupancy

Year opened

1982

Operational

Facility profile

Operator

Delaware Department of Correction

Population held

Mixed/unknown

Opened

1982

Region

DE

Security level

Death-row facility

No

Conditions

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Visiting

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Mailing

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Practical info

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Known issues

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Contact & address

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