Walton County Jail is a 584-bed jail located in Defuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 850-892-8196.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Walton County Jail at 850-892-8196 for assistance.
Phone: 850-892-8196
Physical Address:
896 Triple "G" Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Walton County Jail
896 Triple "G" Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Walton County Jail
896 Triple "G" Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Walton County Jail, 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 850-892-8196 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Walton County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Walton County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.
Walton County Jail Inmate Search
The Walton County Jail maintains an average of 584 offenders in custody on any given day. The Walton County Jail 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 Walton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,380 offenders.
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In Walton County the Walton County Jail houses all of the inmates who are arrested within the area, both male and female. They are held at this location both before they are sentenced and to serve their sentence, allowing all offenders to remain in their community for their incarceration.
It has been found that those who are able to remain in their own community will have increased contact with loved ones and receive more support from outside of the facility, which results in better mental health, safer incarceration, and lower recidivism rates.
Walton County Jail has a top capacity of 596 beds and provides a full range of care and rehabilitation for an average of 500 inmates each day, to determine if someone you know is being held at the location, their bail, and details for visits or other concerns they can be contacted at 850-892-8196.
Each of the residents are encouarged to engage in programs that will provide enhancement to their lives both in and out of the jail and help to reduce the rates of recidivism by providing education and vocational skills.
Programs include GED, Heavy Equipment Operator, Parenting Classes, OSHA, Framing, Living in Balance, CDL, and others.
The goal of partcipation is to improve access to education for either employment or ongoing education after release, and to provide inmates with a sense of purpose and an activity to be engaged with each day.
Other parts of the daily routine include time for hygiene needs, basic cleaning and tidying of their cell and areas, three healthy meals each day, access to commissary for hygiene supplies and other needs at, and time for both exercise and recreation.
Social interactions are encouraged in a positive way and life skills will be developed.
During incarceration, residents are encouraged to remain in contact with family and friends through mail at:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Walton County Jail
896 Triple "G" Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
... where it is first checked for contraband before final delivery, to call using the phones within the housing and via visitation. While phones are unable to accept incoming calls, they can accept voicemails up to three minutes long, and phones are available each day from after breakfast until lockdown at night.
Video visits may be booked online and allow for visits to occur every day of the week, onsite from 8am to 12pm, 1pm to 5:30pm, and 6:30pm to 8pm, and remotely from Sunday to Thursday 8am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday 8am to 12am.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Walton County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Walton County Jail includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 850-892-8196.
If someone has been booked at Walton County Jail in Defuniak Springs, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 850-892-8196.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Walton County, Florida, visit the Walton County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Walton County Jail? What is the Schedule?
896 Triple "G" Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-892-8196
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 850-892-8196 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 |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Walton County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Walton County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Walton County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Walton County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Walton County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Walton County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Walton County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Walton County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Walton County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Walton County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Walton County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Walton County Jail Phone: 850-892-8196
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-892-8196 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Walton County Jail?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Walton County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-892-8196 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Walton County Jail?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Walton County Jail uses CommissaryDeposit.com to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Choice 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 850-892-8196 first to ask Walton County Jail if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Walton County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Walton County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Walton County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-892-8196 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Walton County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Walton County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-892-8196 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Walton County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Walton County Jail 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 Walton County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Walton County Jail
896 Triple "G" Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Walton County Jail
896 Triple "G" Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
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 Walton County Jail 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 Walton County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Walton County Jail
896 Triple "G" Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
For inmates receiving mail in the Walton County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Walton County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Walton County Jail
896 Triple "G" Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-892-8196 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Walton County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
Commissary Order Fees
In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.
Maximum Amount
Walton County Jail only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at Support@CommissaryOrder.com
Inmate Money Deposit Option
If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.
The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 = $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100 = $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 = $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up = $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)
To deposit money in an Walton County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Walton County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Walton County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-892-8196 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Walton County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Walton County Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Walton County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Walton County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Walton County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Walton County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-892-8196 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Walton County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Walton County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Walton County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Walton County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Walton County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-892-8196 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Walton County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Walton County?
This facility, known as "Walton County Jail" is also known as Walton County Sheriff, Walton County Jail , Walton County Jail , Florida, Walton.
