Jail Division

• When mail has been rejected or contraband has been seized, it shall be forwarded to the detention commander or his designee to review the justification of the rejection or seizure, as the case may be.

• When the rejection of mail or the seizure of contraband is determined to be justified, the detention commander or his designee shall notify the sender and the intended recipient in writing of the rejection or seizure and maintain custody of the rejected mail or seized contraband, as the case may be, except as otherwise provided herein.

• In the event the rejected mail or seized contraband contains evidence of a crime, the detention commander shall forward the mail or contraband to the appropriate authorities. Neither the sender nor the recipient shall be notified of the rejection or seizure.

• The sender and intended recipient of the rejected mail or seized contraband shall be provided seven calendar days from the date of the written notice provided to them by the detention commander of his designee to request a review of the rejection or seizure, as the case may be.

• If a request for a review is not made within the given time period, the detention commander shall return the rejected mail or seized contraband to the sender with a copy of the rejection or seizure notice attached, as the case may be.

• When a review is timely requested by the sender or intended recipient or rejected mail or seized contraband, the detention commander or his designee shall review the rejection or seizure and respond within ten days of the request. The person who reviews the rejection or seizure shall be an individual who was not involved in the initial rejection or seizure decision.

• In the event the initial seizure decision is reversed, delivery shall be made to the intended recipient without overdue delay.

• Records documenting the handling of all rejected mail shall be maintained by the detention commander or his designee. Such records shall include, at a minimum, the written notice of rejection, the request for review (if requested), and the response to the request for review.

• Records documenting the handling of all seized mail or contraband shall be maintained by the detention commander or his designee. Such records shall include, at a minimum, a photocopy of the mail or contraband at issues, and, if provided, the written notice of seizure, the request for review, and the response to the request for review. For mail or contraband containing evidence of a crime, such records shall include, in addition to a photocopy of the mail or contraband at issue, contact information for the authorities to whom the mail or contraband was forwarded.

We offer the following commissary services:

• Inmates may purchase available beverages, snacks, health and beauty aids once weekly from the commissary as posted. Only disposable containers and items contained in disposable wrapping will be permitted within their housing area. Waste and trash must be discarded in appropriate containers. Allowed to purchase $150 maximum per week.

  • You may deposit money in to an inmate's account via JailATM.

  • No inmate will be allowed to have more than $ 250 on his/her account at any given time.

• Inmates will be provided with exercise depending on safety and security of the facility.

We offer the following food services:

• Three meals are served daily.  Each meal is prepared, transported and served by person and under conditions approved by the County Health Department. Menus will be certified to contain minimum daily adult requirements.   

  • Special diets require prior approval.  Request for special diets must be submitted on the medical complaint form.  Medical diets will be approved by the licensed facility physician.  The Jail Commander upon confirmation of a bonafide belief and practice will approve religious diets. 

• Refusal of meals by any inmate will be documented.  Continued refusal will place the inmate on the next available medical complaint roster.

We offer the following health and medical services:

• Health and medical services will be provided by medically trained personnel under the authority and direction of the licensed physician. Staff members are trained in basic life support and emergency first aid.

• Inmate requiring emergency treatment will be transported to the necessary hospital or medical facility.

• An opportunity for sick call will be conducted by medical personnel and the licensed physician. Inmates requiring medical care should submit a written request on the kiosk available and collected daily.

• A consent for medical treatment form must be initiated by each inmate prior to examination or treatment by the licensed physician or medical personnel. Each inmate shall indicate consent or refusal for available medical treatment.

• Regular dental and psychological care will be provided through the routine medical complaint and emergency provisions.

• All medications will be prescribed or approved by the license facility physician. Medical liason will ensure medications are administered and taken as directed. All administered medications will be documented.

• Inmate medical information shall remain confidential, separate from detention records and access limited to the licensed facility physician, medical personnel and designated medical lesion or staff member during a medical emergency.

• Body cavity searches will be conducted by the licensed facility physician.

• There will be a $5 charge for any medical request initiated by an inmate. The money will be deducted from the inmate account. If an inmate does not have any funds on your account the medical department will still see you.

• Inmates may submit a legal information requestvia kiosk; however, staff members are not obligated to conduct legal research.

When mail has been rejected or contraband has been seized, it shall be forwarded to the detention commander or his designee to review the justification of the rejection or seizure, as the case may be.

When the rejection of mail is determined to be justified, the detention commander or his designee shall electronically notify the sender and the intended recipient through Jail ATM of the rejection.
In the event the rejected mail or seized contraband contains evidence of a crime, the detention commander shall forward the mail or contraband to the appropriate authorities. Neither the sender nor the recipient shall be notified of the rejection or seizure.
The sender and intended recipient of the rejected mail or seized contraband shall be provided three calendar days from the date of the electronic notice provided to them through Jail ATM to request a review of the rejection or seizure, as the case may be.

When a review is requested in the given time period by the sender or intended recipient for rejected mail or seized contraband, the detention commander or his designee shall review the rejection or seizure and respond within ten days of the request. The person who reviews the rejection or seizure shall be an individual who was not involved in the initial rejection or seizure decision.

If a request for a review is not made within the given time period, the rejected mail shall remain in rejected status. All rejected mail will be stored and maintained for records.
In the event the initial seizure decision is reversed, delivery shall be made to the intended recipient without overdue delay.

Records documenting the handling of all rejected mail shall be maintained by the detention commander or his designee. Such records shall include, at a minimum, the electronic notice of rejection, a photocopy of the rejected mail, the request for review (if requested), and the response to the request for review.

Records documenting the handling of all seized mail or contraband shall be maintained by the detention commander or his designee. Such records shall include, at a minimum, a photocopy of the mail or contraband at issues, and, if provided, the electronic notice of seizure, the request for review, and the response to the request for review. For mail or contraband containing evidence of a crime, such records shall include, in addition to a photocopy of the mail or contraband at issue, contact information for the authorities to whom the mail or contraband was forwarded.

• Once an inmate has been sentenced to go to another facility, you have 10 days from the date you leave the Walton County Detention Facility to have someone pick up any personal property left at the Walton County Detention Facility. After 10 days this personal property will be appropriately disposed of. An inmate will be asked to leave a name and a number of a person to contact to pick up the inmates property before the inmate leaves. Inmates will be asked to sign a form stating the same.

We offer the following religious activities:

• Inmates shall have an opportunity to express religious affiliations and beliefs and attend voluntary worship services conducted within the facility.  Religious services may be held twice weekly.  Inmates are expected to recognize and respect the religious preference of others.  Request for conference with ministers for personal counseling, confessional or the observance of religious rights must be submitted in writing. 

• For pastoral visits contact Captain Ben Cornelius at (770) 266-1543 or email Captain Ben Cornelius for coordination.