State prison · Florida

Walton Correctional Institution

Florida Department of CorrectionsClose security

Walton Correctional Institution is a state prison in Institution Road DeFuniak Springs, Florida, run by the Florida Department of Corrections. The state classifies it as close security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 1,201 beds.

Walton Correctional Institution Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
691, Institution Road DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(850) 951-1300
Operated by
Florida Department of Corrections
County
Walton County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the Florida Department of Corrections and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on fdc.myflorida.com

Jails and Police Near Walton Correctional Institution

Anyone arrested near Institution Road DeFuniak Springs is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other State Prisons in Florida

Open status checked against the official fdc.myflorida.com facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find an inmate at Walton Correctional Institution?
Use the official offender search of the Florida Department of Corrections (pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com). Search by name or state inmate number; the result shows the current facility. People in state prison are not listed on county jail rosters.
What is the phone number for Walton Correctional Institution?
The listed main number for Walton Correctional Institution is (850) 951-1300.
Who runs Walton Correctional Institution?
Walton Correctional Institution is operated by the Florida Department of Corrections and is located in Walton County.