Holmes County Jail (Bonifay, FL): Visiting, Mail, Money & Phone Calls | Pigeonly
Updated July 6, 2026
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Holmes County Jail, FL

Physical Address 3207 Lonnie Lindsey Drive, Bonifay, FL 32425

The Holmes County Jail is a county jail in Bonifay operated by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office. It is not a Florida Department of Corrections state prison, so it does not use FDC's statewide Correct Pay, ConnectNetwork, or centralized Tampa mail systems. This guide covers visiting rules, sending money through JailATM, AmTel collect-call phone service, and mail requirements, all verified from the Sheriff's Office website.

Holmes County Jail
Holmes County Jail (Bonifay, FL): Visiting, Mail, Money & Phone Calls

City

Bonifay

County

Holmes County

State

FL

Facility Type

county jail

Gender

Male and Female

Operator

Holmes County Sheriff's Office

Address

3207 Lonnie Lindsey Drive, Bonifay, FL 32425

Phone

850-547-3681

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Inmate Search

  • Holmes County Sheriff's Office does not publish an online inmate roster search.
  • Call 850-547-3681, Option 2, to confirm whether someone is in custody at the Holmes County Jail.
  • Have the person's full legal name ready when you call.
  • For bond status, the office receives first-appearance results from the Clerk of Courts around 11:00 AM daily.

Visitation

  • Visits are by request only and start after the inmate has been in custody for 30 days.
  • A minimum of 30 days is required between visits, unless the Jail Administrator grants a special exception.
  • Visitors need a valid driver's license or other government-issued photo ID.
  • Call 850-547-3681, Option 2, to request and schedule a visit.

Send Money

  • Deposit funds online through JailATM at jailatm.com, searching Florida then Holmes Co.
  • There is a 10% fee for credit or debit card deposits.
  • You can also use the kiosk at the jail to deposit by card or cash, same 10% card fee applies.
  • Any lien on the inmate's account is debited from a deposit before the remaining balance is credited.

Phone Calls

  • AmTel Communications handles inmate phone service.
  • Calls are collect only. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls.
  • Call 1-800-849-6081 for help setting up your phone to accept collect calls.
  • Inmates can also buy phone time through commissary.

Mail

  • Address mail to the inmate's name at 3207 Lonnie Lindsey Drive, Bonifay, Florida 32425.
  • Always include your return address on the envelope.
  • All mail is searched on receipt under Florida Statute 951.22.
  • Packages, cash, food, pens, pencils, markers, and stickers are rejected.

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What You Need to Know


No online inmate roster is published. Call 850-547-3681, Option 2, with the person's full legal name to confirm custody status.

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Visits are by request only, starting 30 days after booking, with 30 days required between visits unless the Jail Administrator grants an exception.

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Deposit through JailATM at jailatm.com (10% card fee) or the jail's kiosk with cash or card.

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AmTel Communications handles phone service. All calls are collect only, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls.

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Mail is searched on receipt. Packages, cash, food, and several other items are rejected. The correct address is 3207 Lonnie Lindsey Drive, Bonifay, Florida 32425.

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Families Also Ask

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How do I find out if someone is in custody at the Holmes County Jail?

Holmes County Sheriff's Office does not publish an online inmate roster. Call 850-547-3681, Option 2, with the person's full legal name to confirm custody status.

Inmate Search
Q

Where is the Holmes County Jail located?

The jail is at 3207 Lonnie Lindsey Drive, Bonifay, FL 32425. The Holmes County Sheriff's Office main address is 1173 E Highway 90, Bonifay, FL 32425. Call 850-547-3681, Option 2, for the jail.

General
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How soon can I visit someone after they're booked?

Visits are by request only and are approved after the inmate has been in custody for 30 days. After a visit, another 30 days must pass before the next one is approved, unless the Jail Administrator grants a special exception.

Visitation
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How do I send money to someone at the Holmes County Jail?

Use JailATM at jailatm.com, selecting Florida and then Holmes Co., and search the inmate's last name. There's a 10% fee for card deposits. You can also use the kiosk at the jail with cash or a card.

Send Money
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Can I call an inmate directly at the Holmes County Jail?

No. AmTel Communications handles phone service, and all calls are collect only, meaning the inmate calls out and you accept the charges. There's no way to call in directly. Call 1-800-849-6081 for help setting up your phone to accept collect calls.

Phone Calls
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What is the mailing address for the Holmes County Jail?

Address mail to the inmate by name at 3207 Lonnie Lindsey Drive, Bonifay, Florida 32425, and always include your own return address.

Mail
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What items are not allowed in the mail?

Packages, cash, food, medicine, greeting cards with enclosures, pens, pencils, markers, and stickers are all rejected. Photos are accepted if they aren't sexual, violent, gang-related, or depicting guns or drugs.

Mail
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What is the facility phone number for the Holmes County Jail?

Call 850-547-3681 and select Option 2 for the jail. Option 1 is for non-emergency law enforcement, and Option 3 reaches the Sheriff's Office general line.

General
Q

Does the Holmes County Jail hold men, women, or both?

Both. The jail houses men and women, though not in the same housing units. Call 850-547-3681, Option 2, to confirm where a specific person is housed.

General
Q

What can someone bring or receive when first booked?

For the first 72 hours, inmates are issued basic white clothing: t-shirts, boxers or underwear, socks, thermals, and bras for female inmates without underwire. After that, additional clothing items must be purchased through commissary.

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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 6, 2026. Official source: holmescosheriff.org ›

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