How to Visit Walton County Jail (FL)

For case and court-record questions, start with the Walton County Clerk's Office. They're open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time (closed on scheduled holidays). The main office is at 571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. Phone: (850) 892-8115.

Closer to the beach side of the county? The Clerk also has the South Walton Courthouse Annex at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. That number is (850) 267-3066.

If you need court documents tied to your loved one's case, you can submit the Clerk's Court Document Request Form by email to ClerkRecords@WaltonClerkFL.Gov or by fax to (850) 892-8017. Requests are typically processed within up to 3 business days from the date received, though turnaround can vary depending on volume and case complexity.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Call the Walton County Clerk’s Office main location at (850) 892-8115 (571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433) during office hours (Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time, except scheduled holidays).
• ✓ If the South Walton Courthouse Annex is more convenient, call (850) 267-3066 (31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459).
• ✓ If you need court documents, submit the completed Court Document Request Form by email to ClerkRecords@WaltonClerkFL.Gov or by fax to (850) 892-8017.
• ✓ Build in time for records processing. The form says requests are typically processed within up to 3 business days from when the request is received.

Before making a special trip, confirm the Clerk's current hours and any holiday closures. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time. Holiday closures can affect both walk-in help and document turnaround times.

If you're counting on records for your planning, verify both timing and cost upfront. Requests are typically processed within up to 3 business days depending on volume and complexity, and the office will notify you of any cost before they start. Payment options include cashier's check, personal check, money order, credit card, or cash. Sample fees listed on the form: copies at $1.00 per page, a search fee of $2.00 per year, and a certification fee of $2.00 per document.

1. Pick the right Clerk location to contact - Use the main Clerk’s Office in DeFuniak Springs (571 U.S. Highway 90 East, (850) 892-8115) or the South Walton Courthouse Annex in Santa Rosa Beach (31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, (850) 267-3066), depending on what you need.
2. Send records requests to the right place - Submit the Court Document Request Form by email (ClerkRecords@WaltonClerkFL.Gov) or fax ((850) 892-8017).
3. Save your request details - Keep a copy of what you sent (and when), so you can track the request while you coordinate the visit.