Walton County’s Clerk of Court, headquartered in DeFuniak Springs, is the constitutional officer charged with maintaining official court and public records for the Florida Panhandle’s Emerald Coast. Operating within Florida’s 1st Judicial Circuit, the Clerk’s office dockets case filings, issues certified copies, and collects filing fees and court costs.
Clerk: Crystal Sconiers
Address: 571 US Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-892-8115
Official Website: https://clerkofcourts.co.walton.fl.us
1st Judicial Circuit: https://firstjudicialcircuit.org
The Walton County Clerk’s office offers several services that residents and attorneys commonly request, including:
Appellate deadlines in the 1st Judicial Circuit are frequently triggered by the docketing date recorded by the Walton County Clerk, not the date a party receives notice. Brownstone Law’s appellate team works directly with clerk’s offices like this one to confirm rendition dates and preserve a client’s right to appeal.
Walton County is part of Florida's 1st Judicial Circuit. Circuit-level administrative orders and local practices can affect filing formats, e-filing requirements, and division assignments.
Traffic citations can typically be paid online through the Clerk's website, by mail, or in person at the courthouse in DeFuniak Springs. Deadlines and payment options vary depending on the citation type, so check the date on your notice.
