Clay County Jail Roster

Clay County jail roster records are kept by the Sheriff's Office at the Detention Center in Ashland. This facility holds up to 127 inmates. The Sheriff provides an online roster you can search at any time. Jail Administrator Cody Patterson oversees the facility. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, these records are public. This guide shows how to access jail roster data in Clay County.

Clay County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office runs the Clay County Detention Center. The facility is on Highway 77 near Ashland. Jail Administrator Cody Patterson manages daily operations. The jail holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences.

Call the detention center for inmate questions. Staff can tell you custody status, charges, and bond amounts. You can also email the jail administrator directly at cpatterson@clayso.net.

How to Search Clay County Jail Roster

The Sheriff posts an online inmate roster. It is free to use. The site shows current inmates at the detention center. You can search by name, date of birth, or booking number.

Go to claycountysheriff.org/inmate_roster.php for the roster. You can also check the current inmates page at clayso.net/current-inmates. Results show booking info and charges.

Each inmate record on the Clay County jail roster shows:

• Full name and booking details
• Booking date and time
• Housing location in the facility
• All charges filed
• Bond information if set

The roster updates regularly. New bookings appear as they happen. Call the jail if you need info that is not on the website.

What Clay County Jail Records Include

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 sets the rules. Sheriffs must track each inmate's name, age, sex, and race. Identifying marks go in the record. Charges and dates are required too.

The online roster shows this data plus housing location. Bond info tells what it costs to get out. The housing location shows where in the jail the person is held.

Private info stays sealed. Medical and mental health records are not public. Juvenile records do not appear. Alabama Code Section 12-15-133 keeps minors' files confidential.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

The Open Records Act makes jail data public. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives residents the right to inspect records. Jail rosters fall under this law.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 covers jail records. Sheriffs must keep a public book of all inmates. It is open for viewing during office hours. Online rosters make access easier.

Booking info goes to the state within 24 hours. Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03 sets this rule. The Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center collects data from all counties.

Some records can be sealed through expungement. Alabama Code Section 15-27 allows this for certain charges. The fee is $500.

In Person Access to Records

You can visit the detention center to see records. It is on Highway 77 near Ashland. Bring a valid ID. Staff can help you during business hours.

The public jail book is available to view. Copies cost a fee, usually around $1 per page. Certified copies cost more but are needed for legal matters.

Victim Notification

VINE lets you track inmates across Alabama. It sends alerts when custody status changes. You find out about releases or transfers right away.

Sign up at vinelink.com or call 877-846-3425. The service is free. Anyone can sign up for alerts.

Bond and Release Process

Bond amounts show on the jail roster. A judge sets the bond at a hearing. This usually happens within 48 hours of arrest.

To get someone out, pay the full bond or hire a bail bondsman. Bondsmen charge about 10% as a fee. After bond is posted, release takes a few hours.

Related Records in Clay County

Court records show what happens after arrest. The Circuit Clerk keeps criminal case files. Search at the courthouse in Ashland or online through Alacourt at pa.alacourt.com.

State prison records are separate. Search state inmates at doc.alabama.gov.

For background checks, contact ALEA. The fee is $25 and requires fingerprints. Visit alea.gov for details.

Search Clay County Records

Use our search tool to find jail roster records and other public records in Clay County, Alabama.

Cities in Clay County

Clay County is in east-central Alabama. Ashland is the county seat. Lineville and Delta are other communities. People arrested in these areas go to the Clay County Detention Center. None have populations over 50,000.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Clay County. Check them if you are unsure where someone was booked.