Search Walton County Bookings

Recent bookings in Walton County are managed by the Walton County Sheriff's Office in DeFuniak Springs. The sheriff operates the county jail at 796 Triple G Road and provides an inmate inquiry tool for public use. Under Florida's public records law, anyone can look up booking and arrest data from the Walton County jail without stating a reason. Walton County sits in the Florida panhandle and stretches from the inland areas around DeFuniak Springs down to the beaches along the Gulf Coast, including the popular 30A corridor. You can reach the jail at 850.892.8196 for questions about current inmates or recent bookings.

Walton County Inmate Inquiry

The Walton County Sheriff's Office offers an online inmate inquiry system. This tool lets you search for people who have been booked into the county jail. Enter a name to find booking dates, charges, bond info, and mugshots. The tool is free and available at any time. It pulls data from the jail's booking system, so results are current for Walton County.

When you search the Walton County inmate inquiry, each result shows the booking number, arrest date, and charges with statute numbers. Bond status and amounts appear for each charge. Mugshots and housing info are included for people who are currently in custody. Records often stay in the system for a period after release. This means you can find recent bookings even if the person is no longer in the Walton County jail. All of this data is public under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes.

The Walton County Sheriff's Office website provides the inmate inquiry tool and other jail resources.

This is the primary portal for checking who has been booked into the Walton County jail.

How Walton County Arrests Work

After an arrest in Walton County, the person is taken to the jail at 796 Triple G Road in DeFuniak Springs. Staff begin the booking process with a photo and fingerprints. Personal details and charges go into the system along with the arrest report from the officer. This follows Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes, which governs arrests across the state.

The Walton County Sheriff's Office handles most arrests in the county, especially in the unincorporated beach areas along South Walton and the 30A corridor. DeFuniak Springs Police handles arrests within the city limits. The Florida Highway Patrol also makes arrests on I-10 and other major roads that pass through the county. All of these bookings end up in the same Walton County system at the jail on Triple G Road. The beach areas along the Gulf see more arrests during the summer tourist season when the population in South Walton swells.

Note: The tourist areas in South Walton often see a higher volume of arrests during the summer months in Walton County.

Searching Walton County Records

The online inmate inquiry is the fastest way to check recent bookings in Walton County. It is free and runs around the clock. You just need a name. For older records or detailed reports, file a public records request with the sheriff's office. Put it in writing. Include the name and dates. The agency must respond under Florida law.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps arrest records from all 67 counties. Their online record check costs $25 and covers a statewide database. This helps when you are not sure if the arrest was in Walton County or a neighboring county like Okaloosa or Bay. FDLE records may take a few extra days to reflect new arrests compared to the local system.

The Florida Department of Corrections has a search for state prison inmates. This covers convicted people in state facilities, not those in the Walton County jail awaiting trial. Use the county tools for local bookings and state tools for broader searches.

Walton County Booking Details

A booking record from Walton County shows the person's full name, date of birth, and a mugshot taken at intake. Charges are listed with statute numbers and offense levels. Bond amounts appear for each charge. The record includes the booking date and time, arresting agency, and housing info inside the jail.

Court dates are added once the clerk schedules them. Release info appears when the person leaves custody. Some records show prior bookings for the same person. A booking record does not mean the person was convicted. It shows they were arrested and processed at the Walton County jail. The case goes through court before guilt is determined. Under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, this information is public record.

Note: Booking records from the South Walton beach areas often involve charges related to alcohol, disorderly conduct, or traffic offenses during peak tourist season.

Bond Process in Walton County

After booking at the Walton County jail, bond is set based on Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes. The jail uses a standard bond schedule. Misdemeanors have lower amounts. Felonies carry higher bonds. Some serious charges may result in no bond, with the person staying in custody until the judge makes a decision at first appearance.

You can post bond in Walton County by paying cash at the jail, using a bail bondsman, or getting released on your own recognizance. A bondsman charges about 10% of the bond as a non-refundable fee. Cash bonds get returned at the end of the case if the person made all court dates. The first appearance hearing is held within 24 hours of the arrest. The judge can adjust bond based on the charges, criminal history, and flight risk.

Public Records Law in Walton County

Florida's Chapter 119 makes booking records in Walton County open to everyone. You do not need to give your name or a reason. Residency does not matter. Government records belong to the public, and the Walton County Sheriff's Office must provide access.

Copy fees follow state guidelines. Single-sided copies are 15 cents per page. Double-sided cost 20 cents. Viewing records online through the inmate inquiry is free. For certified copies or detailed arrest reports, contact the sheriff's office directly. Most current booking data for Walton County is available without a formal written request.

Walton County Jail Contact

The Walton County jail handles all bookings for the county. Reach the jail by phone or visit in person for records and inmate questions.

The Florida Department of State also lists Walton County in its directory of county jails and inmate search tools across Florida.

Cities in Walton County

Walton County includes DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Paxton, and the unincorporated beach communities of South Walton along 30A. DeFuniak Springs is the county seat and where the jail is located. All arrests in these areas go through the Walton County jail on Triple G Road. No cities in Walton County have individual booking pages, but all bookings are handled by the sheriff's office at the county level.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Walton County. If an arrest happened in one of these areas, search that county's booking records.