Walton County Released Inmates Database

Walton County released inmates can be searched through the Sheriff's Office in DeFuniak Springs. The county runs a detention facility that handles bookings and releases for the entire Walton County area. When someone is let go from custody, their release information becomes available through inmate inquiry tools. The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate inquiry system to help you find out if someone is still in jail or has been released. Walton County serves a growing population in Northwest Florida, including beach communities along the Gulf Coast. The jail processes a steady volume of arrests and releases throughout the year.

Sheriff's Released Inmate Portal

The Walton County Sheriff's Office is at 796 Triple G Road in DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433. Call the main line at (850) 892-8196. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all arrests in Walton County.

Walton County is in Northwest Florida along the Gulf Coast. The county includes popular beach towns like Miramar Beach and Seaside. DeFuniak Springs serves as the county seat. The detention facility holds inmates from across the county, including people arrested by local police, county deputies, and state troopers.

The jail processes bookings throughout the day and night. Inmates are held while waiting for trial or serving short sentences. Some people post bond and are released quickly. Others stay in custody until their court date. When someone is released, the jail updates their records to show the release date and time.

Search Walton County Released Inmates

Walton County has an inmate inquiry system available online. This tool lets you search for current inmates and find out if someone has been released. The inmate inquiry is listed on the state directory of county jails. You can access it through the Sheriff's Office website or by calling the jail directly.

To use the online inmate inquiry, enter the person's name in the search fields. The system will show matching results. You can see the person's booking information, charges, bond amount, and current status. If the person has been released, the system may show their release date.

For questions about inmate records, call the jail at (850) 892-8196. Staff can help you find information about current inmates or people who have been released. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready when you call. This information helps staff find the right record quickly.

If the person was held in state prison instead of county jail, use the Florida Department of Corrections database. The FDC offender search is at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. This portal shows current and released state inmates. The release information is updated nightly.

Walton County Booking and Release Process

When someone is arrested in Walton County, they are taken to the county jail for booking. The booking process includes taking fingerprints, photographs, and personal information. The person is assigned a booking number and placed in a holding cell to wait for their first appearance hearing.

At the first appearance hearing, a judge informs the person of their charges and sets a bond amount. If the person can post bond, they are released from custody. Some people are released on their own recognizance, which means they do not have to pay bond. Others stay in jail if they cannot afford to pay the bond or if they are held without bond.

People who are convicted of crimes may serve their sentences in the county jail if the sentence is short. Sentences of one year or less are typically served in county jail. Longer sentences are served in state prison. When someone completes their sentence or is released on probation, they are let go from the jail.

Releases can happen at any time. Some people are released in the morning after their court hearings. Others are released late at night after processing paperwork. The jail staff processes the release and updates the inmate inquiry system to reflect the change in status.

Florida State Prison Inmates and Releases

If someone was sentenced to state prison after being convicted of a felony, they are in the Florida Department of Corrections system. State prison inmates do not appear in the county jail inmate inquiry. You need to use the FDC offender search to find them.

The FDC maintains several databases. The Inmate Population Information Search shows people currently in state prison. The Inmate Release Information Search shows people who have been released or are scheduled for release. This information is updated nightly, so release dates and location changes appear quickly.

You can search by the person's name or DC number. The DC number is a six-character identifier assigned by the Department of Corrections. It is either all numbers or one letter followed by five numbers. The search will return all matches whose names begin with the letters you type. For example, if you enter "Williams," the search will also turn up "Williamson" if it matches the other criteria you select.

For questions about state inmate releases, call the Bureau of Admission and Release at (850) 488-9167 or email dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com. State prison facilities are located throughout Florida, and inmates can be transferred to different facilities during their sentences.

Public Records Access in Florida

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the Public Records Act. This law requires most government records to be open to the public. Jail records, arrest records, and booking information fall under this law. You have the right to request and view inmate records.

Some information is kept confidential. Section 945.10 of Florida Statutes lists exemptions for the Department of Corrections. Medical records, mental health files, and substance abuse treatment records cannot be released without consent. Preplea, pretrial intervention, and presentence or postsentence investigative records are confidential. Victim statements and witness protection information stay confidential. Juvenile records are protected under Section 985.04.

To request public records from the Walton County Sheriff's Office, call (850) 892-8196 and ask for records staff. You may need to submit a written request. Fees may apply for copies or extensive searches. Section 119.07 allows agencies to charge for supervision services and special technology use when fulfilling public records requests.

Community Supervision and Probation

Many released inmates are under community supervision after leaving jail or prison. This includes probation, parole, and community control. The Florida Department of Corrections maintains a Supervised Population Information Search that shows offenders under supervision.

The supervised population database is at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. The information is completely refreshed weekly, with termination dates and location changes updated nightly. You can search by name or DC number to see if someone is under supervision.

For questions about supervised offenders, contact Probation and Parole Field Services at (850) 717-3444 or email co-supervision@fdc.myflorida.com. If you have information about an offender who has stopped reporting to their probation officer, call the Absconder Unit at (850) 717-3475 on weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Statewide Inmate Search Resources

The Florida Department of Corrections offers several search databases. You can search all of these databases at once using the main offender search portal at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. This comprehensive search performs a search of all databases listed below. However, due to differences between database information, it only provides search options for criteria common to all databases.

The Inmate Population Information Search shows people currently in state prison. The database contains public record information on felony offenders sentenced to the Department of Corrections. This information only includes offenders sentenced to state prison or state supervision. Information on offenders sentenced to county jail, county probation, or any other form of supervision is not contained. The information is completely refreshed weekly, with the exception of release dates and location changes which are nightly.

The Inmate Release Information Search includes both released inmates and those scheduled for release. This information is updated nightly. The Inmate Escape Information Search displays inmates that have escaped since January 1, 1990 and have not been recaptured within the past 15 days. Information is created immediately upon an escape and updated upon receipt of new information or capture.

For public records requests to the Florida Department of Corrections, use the online portal at floridadoc.govqa.us. You can also call the Public Records Custodian at (850) 717-9774 or mail requests to Department of Corrections, 501 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

Nearby Counties

Other counties near Walton County also maintain their own jail systems and inmate records.