Holmes County Jail, often searched as the Bonifay Jail after the city where it sits, is a county jail operated by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office. It holds people awaiting trial along with some sentenced county and state inmates, and it's separate from Holmes Correctional Institution and Holmes Work Camp, two Florida Department of Corrections state prisons also located in Bonifay. This guide covers how to confirm custody, verified details on sending money and phone calls, mail rules, and what's still unconfirmed about visiting hours.
City
Bonifay
County
Holmes County
State
FL
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Male and Female
Operator
Holmes County Sheriff's Office
Address
3207 Lonny Lindsey Drive, Bonifay, FL 32425
Phone
850-547-3681
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View ArticleIn-person visits require 30 days in custody and Jail Administrator approval. Hours not published.
View ArticleUse jailatm.com or the jail kiosk. A 10% fee applies to card deposits.
View ArticleAmTel Communications handles calls. Inmates can only call out.
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View ArticleThe Sheriff's Office doesn't run its own online roster. Use VINELink or call 850-547-3681, Option 2, to confirm custody.
See the full breakdownIn-person visits require 30 days in custody, Jail Administrator approval, and photo ID. Exact days and hours weren't published; call 850-547-3681, Option 2, to confirm.
See the full breakdownDeposit through jailatm.com or the jail kiosk. A 10% card fee applies either way.
See the full breakdownAmTel Communications provides collect-call-only phone service. Set up an account at 1-800-849-6081.
See the full breakdownLetters and photos are accepted; food, packages, and cash are not. Address mail to 3207 Lonny Lindsey Drive, Bonifay, FL 32425.
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The Holmes County Sheriff's Office doesn't run its own online roster. Check VINELink (vinelink.com) or call 850-547-3681, Option 2, to confirm custody status directly with the jail.
Inmate SearchThe jail is at 3207 Lonny Lindsey Drive, Bonifay, FL 32425. The Holmes County Sheriff's Office main building is at 1173 E Highway 90, Bonifay, FL 32425.
GeneralBonifay is the city where the jail is located and the county seat of Holmes County. Families often search using the city name, but the facility's official name is Holmes County Jail, run by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office.
GeneralIn-person visits are by request only and are approved after an inmate has been in custody at least 30 days, with 30 days required between visits unless the Jail Administrator approves a special visit. Specific days and hours weren't published on the official website. Call 850-547-3681, Option 2, to confirm the current schedule before you travel.
VisitationUse jailatm.com or the kiosk at the jail. Search for state Florida, facility Holmes Co., then the inmate's last name. A 10% fee applies to card deposits either way.
Send MoneyAmTel Communications runs the phone system. Inmates can only make outgoing collect calls; you cannot call in. Set up an account at 1-800-849-6081, or the inmate can buy phone time through commissary.
Phone CallsAddress letters to the inmate's name at 3207 Lonny Lindsey Drive, Bonifay, Florida 32425, and include the sender's name and address in case it's rejected.
MailCall 850-547-3681. Option 1 is for non-emergency law enforcement, Option 2 is for the jail, and Option 3 is for the Sheriff's Office general line.
GeneralHolmes County Jail houses both men and women. Call 850-547-3681, Option 2, or check VINELink to confirm current custody status and housing for a specific person.
GeneralNo. Holmes County Jail is a county jail run by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office. Holmes Correctional Institution and Holmes Work Camp are separate Florida Department of Corrections state prisons, also in Bonifay, with their own rules and vendors.
GeneralYes. As a county jail, it holds people pretrial and for shorter county sentences, so bond, release, or a transfer to Florida Department of Corrections custody after sentencing can happen with little notice. Check VINELink regularly to confirm current placement.
GeneralYou generally can't bring clothing or personal items directly. Within the first 72 hours, the jail issues basic items like t-shirts, underwear, socks, thermals, and bras for female inmates. After that, additional items are purchased through commissary.
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