Walton County Juvenile Detention Center

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Walton County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Located in Crestview, Florida, the Okaloosa Regional Juvenile Detention Center is the main housing location for all of the juvenile offenders in both Walton County and Okaloosa County. The facility houses both the male and female juvenile offenders while they are waiting for their trial or sentence, or they are waiting for transfer to another facility. During any length of stay it is mandatory for each of the juveniles to attend class Monday to Friday when a licensed teacher from the local school board will ensure they remain on pace with their classmates during their absence. They are also expected to participate in physical education similar to the schools, and group activities, recreational activities, and any counseling or other treatments that they have been scheduled to do. Mail: Letters may be both received and sent through the postal system each day, with no limit on how much they may correspond with others. Phones: Telephones are provided in the common areas of the housing units and parents and guardians are approved contacts for each of the students, who are allowed to call at least once a week and as often as daily. Incoming calls may be accepted during certain evening hours. Visiting: To ensure that families are able to visit there are two visiting days provided, both Sunday 1pm-2pm and Thursday 7pm-8pm.

Phone: 850-689-7800

Physical Address:
4448 Straight Line Road
Crestview, FL 32539

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
Okaloosa Regional Juvenile Detention Center
4448 Straight Line Road
Crestview, FL 32539

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How Do You Find Someone in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center, 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 850-689-7800 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 Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Walton County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Walton County Juvenile Detention Center 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Walton County Juvenile Detention Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Walton County Juvenile Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Walton County Juvenile Detention Center:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 850-689-7800.

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Directions / Map to the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Walton County?

If someone is taken to Walton County Juvenile Detention Center in Crestview for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 850-689-7800.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Walton County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Walton County, Florida, visit the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Walton County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

4448 Straight Line Road
Crestview, FL 32539
850-689-7800

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 850-689-7800 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 850-689-7800 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-689-7800 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-689-7800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-689-7800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Walton County Juvenile Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-689-7800 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Walton County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Walton County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Juvenile Detention Center 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:
4448 Straight Line Road
Crestview, FL 32539



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
4448 Straight Line Road
Crestview, FL 32539



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 Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Juvenile Detention Center 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:
4448 Straight Line Road
Crestview, FL 32539

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-689-7800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-689-7800 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-689-7800 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Walton County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Walton County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-689-7800 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Walton County

What are the other City and County Jails in Walton County?

Walton County County Jails
Walton County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Walton County?

Walton Geneva Covington Bay Washington Holmes Okaloosa
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Search for an Inmate in Walton County

This facility, known as "Walton County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Okaloosa Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Serves Okaloosa and Walton Counties, Walton County Juvenile Detention Center, Florida, Walton.