Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Clay County Jail?
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Clay County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Clay County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Ashland police department at 256-354-7713 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Clay County Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Alabama inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Alabama.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Clay County Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 256-354-7713.
Clay County Jail Visitation Hours
| Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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| Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Clay County Jail
More Information
The current Clay County Jail building was once home of a Russell Mills sewing plant built in 1930. The detention center was built in 1985 and is a medium custody adult facility that generally houses both male and female inmates that are usually serving less than 1 year or awaiting trial and/or sentencing.
The Clay County Jail holds inmates, arrestees and detainees that have been alleged of various crimes or violations committed in Clay county and surrounding cities. The jail is operated under the control of The Clay County Sheriff's Office and according to sheriff reports, staffs approximately 30 correctional workers and deputies.
Should you or a loved one find yourself a temporary resident of the Clay County Jail there are some services and privileges that are available such as inmate work release programs, commissary, collect and prepaid phone call options, visitation and bail bond services that will hopefully provide some ease or a measure of comfort to a difficult situation.
Upon intake at Clay County Jail which can be a process that takes up to several hours, inmates will be placed in a holding cell, they will be fingerprinted, have there mugshot taken and be interviewed as to their true identity (full legal name, date of birth, address),as well as psychological and medical history. New arrivals will be stripped of their property and clothing in exchange for a jail jumpsuit. Upon completion of the intake process inmates will be allowed to make use of telephone priveliges to contact family members, friends, lawyers and bail bonds agents.
While being incarcerated can be very stressful, most will get acquainted to the day to day routines. Inmates are served 3 meals a day. There are inmate work assignments that are issued to qualified inmates. These assignments can consist of kitchen work, laundry duties, manufacturing and custodial task.
The facility is made up of pod style dorms in which are individual cells. Steel tables and chairs are placed in the common area dayrooms. The jail is designed in this way to promote effective safety and security for both inmates and staff.
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