Jack Sheldon Samet
Name: Jack Sheldon Samet
Booking Date: October 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Charges:
- Charge 1Discharge Firearm in Public
Firing a gun in a public place or public area in a manner prohibited by Florida law. - Charge 2Use Display Etc Firearm During Felony
Using, displaying, or otherwise employing a firearm while committing or attempting to commit a felony. - Charge 3Aggrav Asslt Wit Commit Felony
An assault is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to another person, with an apparent ability to carry it out, that creates a well-founded fear that violence is imminent. No injury is required. It becomes aggravated when it involves a deadly weapon without intent to kill, or an intent to commit a felony. (Fla. Stat. 784.011, 784.021)
Charge descriptions above explain the general meaning of each offense under Florida law. They are not a statement of the facts of this case and are not legal advice.
DOB: 07/30/1953
Sex: M
Booking #: 2026-00005826
Arresting Agency: Walton County Sheriff’s Office
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7 Walton County bookings are in our log for October 6. 4 of the 109 bookings from September 23 to October 6 (14 days) list an aggravated assault or battery charge.
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About this booking
Jack Sheldon Samet was booked into the Walton County jail on October 6, 2026, by the Walton County Sheriff's Office. Samet faces charges of discharge firearm in public, use display etc firearm during felony, and aggravated assault with commit felony.
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What happens next in Walton County
After booking, the case moves through the county court process: first appearance, where bond is addressed; then arraignment, where the charges are formally read and a plea is entered. If bond is set and posted, the person is released pending court dates; otherwise they remain in custody.
For case status and court dates, consult the Walton County Clerk of Court. This is general information about the county court process – not legal advice and not specific to the individual named above.
Common questions about Walton County bookings
How do I find someone booked into the Walton County jail?
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office posts current inmates and recent bookings through its online inmate search. Searching by name shows booking date, charges, and bond information when available.
How soon after an arrest is first appearance in Florida?
Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.130 requires every arrested person to be brought before a judge within 24 hours of arrest. At that hearing the judge advises them of the charges and addresses pretrial release.
How do I post bail for someone in Walton County?
Bond can usually be posted at the Walton County Jail in DeFuniak Springs, either for the full amount in cash or through a licensed Florida bail bondsman, who typically charges about 10% of the bond as a non-refundable fee.
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