Search Clay County Inmate Records

Clay County inmate records are kept by the sheriff's office in Ashland. The county has a free online roster showing current inmates. Go to claycountysheriff.org to search. The roster shows mugshots, charges, and bond info. Clay County sits in east-central Alabama and serves a rural population.

Clay County Sheriff's Office

The Clay County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Ashland. Deputies patrol the county and serve legal papers. Corrections staff handle all booking and housing of inmates. The department covers all of Clay County including Ashland, Lineville, and smaller communities. Staff work around the clock to keep the jail safe in Clay County.

The jail sits in Ashland, the county seat. It takes inmates from police agencies across the county. Most people booked here stay for short sentences or while waiting for trial. Sentences over one year go to state prison. The sheriff's office keeps all local inmate records and answers custody questions in Clay County.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone during business hours. The jail takes calls 24 hours a day. Visit in person if you need copies of records or want to post bond. Bring a valid photo ID when you come. Staff can help you find info about inmates in Clay County.

How to Search Clay County Inmates Online

Clay County offers a free online inmate roster. Go to claycountysheriff.org/cur_inmates.html to search. The current inmates page shows everyone in custody. You can see names, mugshots, and charges. Results include bond amounts for each inmate in Clay County.

The roster updates as new people come in. It shows booking dates and charges. The current inmates page makes it easy to see who is in jail. Just scroll through the list or use your browser search to find a name in Clay County.

To search Clay County inmates online, you need:

• Internet access via computer or phone
• Name of the person to find
• No account or login required

The website makes searching simple. There is no fee to look up who is in jail. The roster shows current inmates only. If someone was released, they may not appear. For older records, contact the jail directly in Clay County.

For state prisoners from Clay County, use the ADOC Inmate Search. The county roster shows local jail inmates only. People with sentences over one year go to state prison. ADOC keeps those records separate.

Clay County Inmate Record Fees

The online jail roster is free. You pay nothing to search who is in the Clay County jail. Fees apply when you need official copies of records. The sheriff's office provides booking documents for a small charge per page.

Bond filing costs money at the Circuit Clerk. The fee is around $35 in Clay County. Pay by money order or cash. Bondsmen charge about 10% of the total bond. Cash bonds require the full amount upfront. Property bonds need court approval.

For court records, try Alacourt ACCESS. This costs $9.99 per name search. You get case details and charges. ADOC charges $25 minimum for old state inmate records. Copy fees at the sheriff's office run $0.25 to $1.00 per page in Clay County.

How to Request Records in Clay County

You can request inmate records in person, by phone, or by mail in Clay County. The online roster gives basic current data for free. For official copies, contact the sheriff's office directly. Staff can help you get the records you need.

To request in person, go to the jail in Ashland. Bring a valid photo ID. Tell them what records you need. They can search the system and print copies while you wait. Some older records take longer to locate. Be ready to pay copy fees when you visit in Clay County.

For mail requests, write a letter with the inmate's full name, date of birth if known, and what records you want. Include your contact info and a check for fees. Mail it to the Clay County Sheriff's Office at 86282 Highway 9, Ashland, AL 36251. Allow two to three weeks for a response.

Under Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40, public records are open to Alabama residents. The office must respond within 15 business days. If they deny your request, they must explain why.

Clay County Current Inmates Page

Clay County uses a current inmates page on its sheriff website. This page at cur_inmates.html shows everyone in jail right now. The format is simple and easy to read. You see a list of names with photos and charges. It works on phones and computers in Clay County.

The county is small with about 13,000 residents. The jail population stays relatively low. This makes the current inmates page easy to scroll through. You can often find someone just by looking at the list. A browser search helps if the list is long in Clay County.

Ashland is a quiet town in the foothills of the Talladega National Forest. The county is mostly rural with farms and woodlands. The jail serves local residents and people passing through on the highways. Crime rates are lower than urban areas but arrests still happen in Clay County.

The current inmates page is a good resource for families and attorneys. It gives quick access to jail info without a phone call. Bookmark the page if you check it often. The sheriff's office keeps it updated with new bookings and releases in Clay County.

Alabama Inmate Records Laws

Alabama law gives residents the right to access public records. This includes jail rosters and booking logs. Knowing these rules helps when you make a request in Clay County. The laws say what you can see and what stays private.

Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40 gives you the right to inspect public records. This covers most inmate files. You do not need a reason for your request. Under Section 36-12-41, agencies must provide copies for a fair fee in Clay County.

Some records stay sealed. Youthful offender files are protected under Section 15-19-7. Expunged records are hidden under Sections 15-27-1 through 15-27-21. Medical data stays private. Security info may also be blocked in Clay County.

Only Alabama residents can make formal records requests. Show proof like a driver's license. Out-of-state requests may be denied. But the online roster is open to anyone. Non-residents can search current inmates without a formal request in Clay County.

Cities in Clay County

Clay County has a few small cities and towns. Ashland is the county seat. Lineville is the other main town. Both are small with only a few thousand people. All local police send arrested people to the county jail. City courts handle minor cases in Clay County.

The county is mostly rural. Farms and forests cover most of the land. The Talladega National Forest touches the western edge. Cheaha Mountain, Alabama's highest point, is nearby. The area draws some outdoor visitors but remains quiet most of the year in Clay County.

None of the cities in Clay County have populations over 50,000. They do not have separate city pages on this site. For inmate info, use the county jail roster at claycountysheriff.org.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Clay County. If you cannot find someone in the local jail, check nearby counties too. Inmates sometimes transfer. Each county runs its own jail and roster system.