Clay County Jail is located in Ashland, Alabama. The jail holds individuals who are awaiting sentencing, awaiting trial, or are serving sentences for a variety of criminal offenses. To conduct a Clay County inmate search, click here.

Jail Address

The address of the facility is:

41771 Highway 77
Suite 2
Ashland, AL 36251

Clay County Inmate Search

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Visitation / Clay County Inmate Search

Before scheduling a visit with an inmate at the facility, it is advisable to first conduct a Clay County inmate search here to confirm the inmate’s presence at the jail. To schedule a visit with an inmate, call the facility at 256-354-2176.

Visitation Rules

The following rules apply to visits with inmates:

No appointments are allowed on holidays, and all appointments are subject to change as necessary.

No items are allowed in the visiting area.

Visitors are required to dress in an appropriate manner.

Each visitor’s shorts and skirts hem line must be below the knee.

No low-cut tops are allowed.

Clothing must properly cover the visitor’s midriff.

Only 2 visitors at a time are allowed in the visitation area.

Inmate Mail

Address mail to inmates at the jail as follows:

Inmate’s first and last name
C/O Clay County Detention Center
41771 Highway 77, Suite 2
Ashland, AL 36251

Sheriff’s Office / Clay County Inmate Search

The local sheriff’s office is committed to protecting the lives, rights, and property of all people. In addition, the office is dedicated to maintaining order and enforcing the law. The office strives to accomplish this by setting goals and practicing the office’s values.

The office is also responsible for the custody and care of those confined in the local jail, the security of the local courts, and the investigation of crime. The office aims to maintain and improve the quality of life in the county by ensuring its safety.  To conduct a Clay County inmate search, click here.

Sheriff’s Office Address

41771 Highway 77 N, Suite 2
Ashland, AL, 36251

About the County / Clay County Inmate Search

Clay County is in the east central part of Alabama, and is named after Henry Clay, a famous American statesman. Clay County was founded on December 7, 1866 and has a total square mileage of 606. The county seat was named after Henry Clay’s estate in Lexington, Kentucky, called “Ashland,” hence the name of the town. Families at this time came mostly migrated from Fayette County in Georgia. Still today, Clay County is one of three counties in Alabama to have no U.S highways in its boundaries. The county is also home to a jail. To search for an inmate at the facility, click here.

Demographics / Clay County Inmate Search

According to 2021 census, the total population for residents in Clay County is 14,190, with a majority having an ethnic background of White at 83.2%, followed by black or African American at 14.0%. Clay County is home to 587 veterans, and has 7,054 housing units. The median income for residents was $44,512, and 13.9% of families live within the poverty line. A portion of the county’s population is located at the county jail. To conduct a Clay County inmate search, click here.

Clay County Communities

City:

Lineville

Town:

Ashland

Census-designated places:

Delta

Hollins

Millerville

Unincorporated communities:

Brownsville

Cleveland Crossroads

Corinth

Cragford

Pinckneyville

Springhill