Walton County FL Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: May 31, 2024
Address
796 Triple "G" Rd, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Beds
596
County
Walton
Phone
850-892-8196
Email
sheriffadkinson@waltonso.org
Mailing Address
PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131

Walton Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is TelMate Inmate Calling, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is CommissaryDeposit. There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Walton County FL Jail

You can support your loved ones at Walton Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 850-892-8196.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Walton Co Jail is a detention center located at 796 Triple "G" Rd Defuniak Springs, FL which is operated locally by the Walton County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Walton County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Defuniak Springs Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Florida here.

The Walton County Jail, an accredited facility with a capacity of 596 beds, is responsible for the housing, custody, and care of both male and female inmates in Walton County. The facility maintains an average daily population of 500 inmates. Detention Deputies, who are sworn law enforcement officers maintaining the same state law enforcement certifications as patrol deputies, provide round-the-clock care, custody, and control of the inmates.

Inmates at Walton County Jail are encouraged to participate in various educational and vocational programs designed to enhance their lives and reduce recidivism. The jail offers a range of inmate programs including the GED Program, Heavy Equipment Operation Program, Parenting Classes, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certification, and a Farming Program. Additionally, the facility provides the "Living in Balance: Addiction Recovery and Life Reclamation" program, an in-house residential substance abuse treatment program, as well as a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program.

Mental health services, including individual counseling and group therapy, are available to all inmates. Religious services are also offered, involving a variety of religious organizations from the community. Qualified inmates may earn the status of inmate worker, allowing them to gain valuable skills while working under direct supervision. These positions include roles in food service, janitorial instruction, landscaping, groundskeeping, and agriculture crop management.

The Walton County Jail comprises two bureaus: Jail Operations and Support Services. Jail Operations oversees the Security Section, Judicial Services, and the Corrections Special Operations Group. Support Services manage Vocational and Educational Programs, Medical and Mental Health Services, Food Services, and Religious Programs. This comprehensive approach ensures that inmates receive the support and resources they need during their incarceration. To get a complete overview of the rules and expectations this link to the Sheriff's 33-page Jail Inmate Handbook.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Florida. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Walton County FL Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Inmates may receive on-site visits or participate in remote visitation paid for by the visitor.

On-site internet visitation hours are between 8 AM and 11:45 AM, and 1 PM to 4:30 PM, seven days a week. Inmates are allotted one free 15-minute phone call per week when a visitor comes to the facility. Inmate workers or program participants are responsible for notifying their family and friends of their work schedules before they visit.

Contact visits are not permitted unless there are extremely extenuating circumstances, which require prior approval from the Director or their designee. Special visit requests should be submitted via an inmate request directed to the attention of the Captain or Major of the facility. Visits may be terminated if the inmate or visitor becomes disruptive, poses a threat, acts inappropriately, or violates facility rules and regulations.

All visitation areas and equipment, except those for attorney visits, are subject to video and audio monitoring and recording. Lewd, obscene, or profane speech, motions, or actions are strictly prohibited, and violations may result in the revocation of visitation privileges for the inmate and/or the visitor.

On-Site Visitation - Visitors must comply with the dress code:
- Moderate attire
- Shirt and shoes must be worn
- Shorts must not be cut higher than mid-thigh
- Skirts and dresses must be no shorter than knee-length
- Shirts must cover the entire upper torso and not be see-through or tight-fitting
- Pants must be worn above the waistline and not expose undergarments
- Clothing must not display offensive or profane words or pictures

Former inmates are not allowed to visit for 60 days after their release. Inmates must keep their uniforms on and buttoned up during visitation. Profane or offensive language is prohibited. Inmates are responsible for the behavior of their visitors, and obscene or offensive gestures, acts, or language are strictly forbidden. The facility reserves the right to refuse or terminate any visit to enforce security rules.

Online Video Visitation - Visitors must comply with the dress code:
- Moderate attire
- Shirts and pants/shorts must be worn at all times
- Shirts must cover the entire upper torso and not be see-through or tight-fitting
- Clothing must not display offensive or profane words or pictures

Nudity and sexually provocative or suggestive behavior are prohibited. Any violation will result in the termination of visitation and possibly the termination of all visitation privileges. Visitors have the option to send a one-minute video message or a one-thousand-character message via the Internet visitation system. All messages and visits are subject to recording and monitoring to enforce visitation rules.

To use off-site video visitation, visitors may set up an account by visiting [www.gettingout.com](http://www.gettingout.com). The facility reserves the right to terminate any visit to enforce security rules and may cancel, terminate, discontinue, or permanently revoke visitation privileges at the discretion of the Jail Director or their designee.

Ask The Inmate

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