This page helps with an inmate search in Walton County, Florida by explaining how to use the official Inmate Inquiry and what details to review in the results.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office provides the inmate lookup for Walton County Jail, along with jail contact information, communication services, mail guidance, and records request options.
Walton County Inmate Inquiry
Use the official search the Walton County Inmate Inquiry page to look for people listed in the jail inquiry system. The search form supports several fields, so start with the information you know and narrow the results if needed.
- Name
- Subject number
- Booking number
- In-custody status
- Booking from date and booking to date
- Housing facility
After entering the available details, review the result list carefully before opening or using a record.
- Open the Inmate Inquiry search page.
- Enter a name, subject number, booking number, date range, or custody filter.
- Review matching results for the person’s name, subject number, custody status, scheduled release date, and housing facility.
- Use the listed housing facility and custody details to decide whether to contact Walton County Jail for the next step.
Search results may include many records, so using a booking number or subject number can help narrow the list when you have it.
Details shown in inmate search results
The inmate result list may show a photo column, name, subject number, whether the person is in custody, scheduled release date, gender, date of birth, height, weight, multiple-bookings indicator, and housing facility.
Housing entries can include Walton County Jail or another listed housing designation. If a release date, booking status, or housing entry is unclear, use the jail contact information below rather than relying on assumptions.
Walton County Jail
Walton County Jail is an accredited 596-bed facility responsible for the housing, custody, and care of men and women incarcerated in Walton County. The facility has an average daily population of 500 inmates.
The jail is organized into Jail Operations and Support Services. Jail Operations covers the Security Section, Judicial Services, and the Corrections Special Operations Group. Support Services covers vocational and educational programs, medical and mental health services, food services, and religious programs.
Inmate programs listed for the jail include GED, heavy equipment operation, parenting classes, OSHA certification, farming, Living in Balance, CDL, mental health services, religious services, and inmate worker opportunities.
Inmate communications, visits, and mail
Walton County Jail uses GettingOut by Telmate for inmate communication services. Only inmates may initiate phone calls. Friends and family may also use GettingOut services for secure messaging, photo sharing, and video visits.
Onsite video visitation is available 7 days a week during these windows:
| Visit type | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Onsite video visitation | 7 days a week | 8:00 a.m. EST – 12:00 p.m. EST |
| Onsite video visitation | 7 days a week | 1:00 p.m. EST – 5:30 p.m. EST |
| Onsite video visitation | 7 days a week | 6:30 p.m. EST – 8:00 p.m. EST |
Remote video visitation is available Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. EST to 10:00 p.m. EST, and Friday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. EST to 12:00 a.m. EST. Remote visit questions may be directed to (866) 516-0115, option 2.
Paperback books and legal mail are sent directly to Walton County Jail at 40 Sheriff Circle, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. Legal mail must be marked “Legal Mail.” Personal non-legal mail uses the ViaPath digital mailing service and should be addressed with the inmate name and inmate booking number.
Commissary funds and public records requests
The Sheriff’s Office provides instructions for depositing bond, commissary, and phone account funds through the commissary deposit service. A fee applies to deposits. The deposit process asks users to select Florida, choose Walton County Jail, enter the inmate ID number or last name, verify the inmate, enter the amount, and submit payment.
For records that are not resolved through the inmate inquiry page or jail contact, use the submit a Walton County Sheriff’s Office public records request portal.
Walton County inmate search contacts
Use these public-facing contacts for jail questions, inmate communication issues, and records request routing.
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Walton County Jail, 40 Sheriff Circle, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Administrative hours: 7 days a week including holidays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, closed for lunch, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Jail: (850) 892-8196
Email: [email protected] -
Walton County Sheriff’s Office Records Section
Records email: [email protected] -
Walton County Sheriff’s Office North Administration – Main Office, 10 Sheriff Circle, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Non-emergency: (850) 892-8111
North Administration: (850) 892-8111
Common questions
Where can I search for a Walton County inmate online?
Use the official Walton County Inmate Inquiry page to search by name, subject number, booking number, custody status, booking dates, or housing facility.
What information can appear in the inmate inquiry results?
Results may show the person’s name, subject number, custody status, scheduled release date, gender, date of birth, height, weight, multiple-bookings indicator, and housing facility.
Who should I contact about inmate commissary, communication services, warrants, or jail operations?
For those jail-related questions, contact Walton County Jail at (850) 892-8196 or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
How do I request records from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office?
Use the Sheriff’s Office public records request portal or contact the Records Section at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Where should legal mail or paperback books be sent for an inmate?
Legal mail and paperback books should be sent directly to Walton County Jail, 40 Sheriff Circle, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. Legal mail must be marked “Legal Mail.”