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Okaloosa County Bail Bond Information

Because Okaloosa County and Florida can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Okaloosa County Jail at 850-689-5690, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Okaloosa County Jail or the Okaloosa County Court Clerk these specific questions:

1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
3. Where do I go to pay it?
4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Okaloosa County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Okaloosa County Jail follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Okaloosa County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Florida, then choose Okaloosa County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Okaloosa County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Okaloosa County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Okaloosa County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Okaloosa County.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Okaloosa County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Okaloosa County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your Okaloosa County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - [email protected]

For all Okaloosa County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Okaloosa County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Okaloosa County Jail follow these steps:

Okaloosa County Jail uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account. 

You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender in Okaloosa County.

1. Online payments
2. Over the phone by calling 800-574-5729
3. MoneyGram
4. If you wish to send cash you can use MoneyGram. MoneyGram has many convenient locations nationwide.
   The following establishments will always have MoneyGram services:
   Walmart
   7-11
   CVS Pharmacy

You will need:
The Okaloosa County Inmate's Correctional ID number and their last name
Okaloosa County Jail or  the receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.

        5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order
            Inmate Name and Inmate ID#
           Okaloosa County Jail address.

        6. Lobby Kiosk
            You can use a debit or credit card in the jail lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Okaloosa County Jail.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Okaloosa County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Okaloosa County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Okaloosa County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Okaloosa County Jail

To send a text or email message to a Okaloosa County inmate, do the following:

Okaloosa County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Okaloosa County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Okaloosa County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Okaloosa County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Okaloosa County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Okaloosa County Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

• Register and/or log in.
  
• Select Okaloosa County Jail, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Okaloosa County.
• Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.