| Inmate Services & Programs
The following is a partial list of the programs currently available to Okaloosa County Inmates: Inmate Commissary and Welfare Fund A commissary is operated by the department to allow inmates the opportunity to purchase food and hygiene items. Tobacco products are not available through the commissary. The facility has been smoke-free since January 1, 1995. Profits from the commissary go into the Inmate Welfare Fund, which in turn, pays for all inmate program expenses, including the salary and benefits of the Commissary Operator. Library Services State statutes require that inmates are afforded access to the courts. Research information concerning their cases or other legal questions are made available to the inmates upon request. A standard reading library is also available to the inmates held beyond their first appearance before the Judge. Visitation Scheduled visitation is made available for two hours per week to each inmate, except for those inmates in disciplinary confinement. Rules for visitation are available to visitors in the general visitation area and are also listed in the "Inmate Handbook" which is given to each newly admitted inmate. Religious Services The Department of Corrections has a facility Chaplain who coordinates religious services for inmates. Services from various denominations are held five nights a week. Attendance by inmates is voluntary. (http://www.goodnewsjail.org) Recreation In accordance with Florida Statues inmates are allowed outdoor recreation three hours a week (weather permitting). Inmates may receive mail using the following address:
Inmate Account Funds may be deposited in an inmates' account with money orders only. Money order must be payable to Okaloosa County Department of Corrections with the inmate's name written on the bottom. Money orders may be mailed to the facility at: Okaloosa County Department of Corrections or dropped off in the safe located inside the main lobby. Other Services The following organizations may also provide services to inmates: mental health centers; substance abuse programs; county health departments; county school boards; ministerial associations; vocation rehabilitative services; and others. Medical Services Medical Services are provided by Prison Health Services, Inc. - http://www.prisonhealth.com Food Services Food Services are provided by Aramark, Inc. - http://www.aramark.com |
| Paul A. Lawson, CJM Chief Correctional Officer 1200 East James Lee Boulevard Crestview, FL 32539 Phone: (850) 689-5690 Fax: (850) 689-5092 |
