Clay County, FL Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Clay County, Florida · Current custody and family-help guide

Clay County Jail Roster, Booking Records, Bond & Inmate Lookup

If someone was arrested in Clay County, the immediate questions usually go far beyond finding a name: Are they still in jail? What is the booking number? Is bond available? How long will release take? Can I visit today? Where should money or mail go?

This page brings the important Clay County Jail procedures together so you do not have to open several government pages. Use the Sheriff’s live system only when you need current inmate data, then use this guide to understand the booking and complete the next step.

Open Official Inmate Search No Record Found? I Found the Inmate
Accuracy and fairness warning: An arrest, booking or criminal charge is not proof of guilt. Verify the person with multiple identifiers and use the court record for later case developments. Custody, charges, bond and release information can change after the page is viewed.
901 N. Orange Ave.

Clay County Jail, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.

(904) 529-5905

Clay County Sheriff’s listed jail telephone number.

490-bed facility

Current Sheriff’s detention page describes the jail as a 490-bed facility.

Video visitation

Remote and free on-site video visiting options are published.

Medical unit

Staffed unit with nursing, physician and psychiatric services.

60-second answer

What should you do first after a Clay County arrest?

1
Search current custody

Use the Sheriff’s current inmate database rather than an old arrest page. Start with the last name.

2
Save the inmate number

Write down the exact name, inmate/booking number, booking date and all charges before leaving the result.

3
Choose the next action

Check bond, court, visitation, money, phone, mail or release using the sections below.

Clay County Jail help by task

Go directly to the problem you need to solve.

What Clay County jail search fields actually mean

Booking-result decoder
Field Plain-English meaning What to do with it
Inmate / booking number Unique identifier associated with the custody record. Save it for jail calls, money, mail and vendor accounts.
Booking date When the person was processed into the jail. Use it to distinguish a new arrest from older history.
Charge An allegation associated with the arrest or case. Use the Clerk’s court record later to see filings and disposition.
Cash bond Money posted to secure release and court appearance. Confirm the exact amount and every other charge first.
Surety bond A licensed bonding agent guarantees the bond. Use a licensed bonding agent; jail staff do not select one for you.
No bond / hold Release may require a judge or resolution of another matter. Do not assume paying another charge’s bond will result in release.
Release The current jail booking has ended or is being processed for release. Confirm whether the person actually exited or was transferred.
Identity check: Match more than a name. A combination such as name + booking date + inmate number is much safer than identifying someone from a common name alone.
Troubleshooting

No Clay County inmate record found? Follow this decision path

Arrest happened minutes or hours ago Intake, transport, identification and medical screening may still be underway. Search again later.
Name search is blank Remove extra fields and search the last name only. Try alternate legal spellings.
An arrest record exists but inmate search does not The person may already have been released or transferred. Arrest history is not the same as present custody.
Another police agency made the arrest Confirm whether the person has actually been transferred to Clay County Jail or remains with another agency.
A court case exists but no custody result The defendant may be out of custody. Use the Clerk’s case system for judicial status.
Still unclear Call the jail at 904-529-5905 with the full name, date of birth and approximate arrest date.
Useful call script “I’m trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Clay County custody. The arrest occurred around [date/time] and may have involved [agency]. Can you confirm the current booking or whether the person was released or transferred?”
After arrest

What happens during Clay County Jail booking?

The Sheriff’s inmate handbook describes intake as more than simply entering a name into a computer. Several steps occur before a person settles into a housing assignment.

Search and property inventory Jail personnel search the incoming inmate and inventory personal property for safekeeping.
Booking processing The handbook states that a statutory processing fee may be assessed for a booking, subject to the exceptions described in the facility rules.
Identification and screening The inmate moves through identification and other intake procedures before classification.
Classification Classification determines the appropriate housing assignment. A person’s classification and cellblock may later change.
Clothing and admissions supplies The handbook describes county-issued jail clothing, bedding, towels and an admissions hygiene package.
Court, bond or continued custody The person then remains in custody until a valid release method applies, such as bond, court release, time served or transfer.
Why the online result may appear later than the arrest: transport and booking steps occur before a stable public inmate record is available. A recent arrest can therefore produce a temporary “no result” even when the person is headed to the county jail.
Bond & release

Clay County Jail bond types, payment checks and release delays

Clay County materials describe several ways an inmate can become eligible for release. The right method depends on the charge, court order and any other unresolved custody issue.

Common Clay County release methods
Release type How it works What family should verify
Cash bond Money is posted to guarantee the defendant’s court appearance. Exact amount, acceptable payment and whether all charges are cleared.
Surety bond A Florida-licensed bonding agent posts the bond. Agent terms and whether another hold prevents release.
Cash purge Court-ordered payment, commonly associated with civil child-support matters. Full amount and correct payment location.
Release on recognizance Judge allows release without a monetary bond. That the release order has reached the jail.
Fine paid A sentenced inmate may qualify after the court-ordered amount is satisfied. Whether the entire amount must be paid.
Time served The imposed jail sentence is completed. Expected release processing rather than assuming midnight exit.
Transfer Custody moves to another institution or agency. Receiving agency and new location.

Bond checklist before spending money

Verify the inmate and booking Use the correct inmate/booking number so the payment discussion is tied to the current arrest.
Read every charge A defendant may have more than one criminal or civil matter.
Ask if another hold exists The release process includes checks for warrants and holds from other agencies.
Confirm cash versus surety A surety bond requires a bonding agent. Jail personnel do not negotiate bonding-agent fees.
Keep proof of payment Save the payment receipt, inmate number and any court or case information.
Do not promise a pickup time Release begins only after the jail receives and processes all required paperwork.
A bond payment does not guarantee immediate exit. Clay County’s jail FAQ explains that court paperwork may arrive after a hearing and that the inmate may not return from court until other defendants have also been seen. The process can take several hours.

What happens before an eligible inmate actually walks out?

  • The jail verifies whether the inmate is wanted elsewhere.
  • Release paperwork must be completed.
  • County-issued property must be returned and checked.
  • Personal property is returned to the inmate.
  • Other warrants or agency holds can interrupt the release.
End-of-sentence releases: Clay County’s official jail FAQ says end-of-sentence releases may begin after midnight when transportation is available or around the 6:00 AM shift change. Do not treat that as a guaranteed pickup time.
Video visitation

Clay County Jail visitation hours, registration and dress rules

Clay County uses Combined Public Communications (CPC) and InmateSales for video visitation. Visitors create an account and submit a profile photo plus a driver’s license or state identification as part of the registration process.

Clay County Jail visitation schedule
Visit type Current published availability What to remember
Remote video 8:00 AM–11:30 AM; 1:15 PM–4:30 PM; 6:30 PM–10:00 PM, seven days a week. Pricing and equipment requirements appear in InmateSales.
On-site morning Visits begin 8:15 AM; last morning visit 11:30 AM. On-site visits are free.
Midday closure 12:00 PM–1:00 PM. Visitation Center is closed.
On-site afternoon Visits begin 1:15 PM; last afternoon visit 4:30 PM. Use the visitation center behind the jail.
Weekend / holiday on-site Closed. Remote video has a different schedule.
On-site visitation address:
815 N. Palmetto Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
The visitation center is behind the Clay County Jail.

Scheduling rule

Visits must generally be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Clay County specifically states that weekend and Monday visits must be scheduled no later than Friday at 5:00 PM.

What can end or cancel a visit?

Behavior
  • Appearing intoxicated
  • Yelling or obscene language
  • Sexual conduct
  • Gang-related behavior
  • Failure to supervise children
On-site security
  • Refusing a lawful search
  • Attempting to pass money or property
  • Violation of facility instructions
  • Emergency or operational interruption

Dress code in plain English

Wear conservative clothing. Clay County prohibits clothing that exposes the buttocks, overly short shorts or skirts, halter or tank tops, spandex, lingerie-style clothing, tight/revealing garments and offensive slogans or artwork. Shoes are required.
Hospitalized inmates: Community-hospital visitation requires special approval. The Sheriff’s current page says a visitor must contact the named jail visitation coordinator and make an appointment; without approval, the deputy guarding the inmate will not allow the visit.
Federal inmates: A federal prisoner held at Clay County Jail may receive visits only when the arresting federal agency authorizes them.
Register / Schedule Video Visit
Funds & commissary

How to put money on a Clay County Jail inmate account

Use the inmate’s exact name and inmate number. Clay County currently publishes a lobby-kiosk option plus an outside payment method.

Jail lobby kiosk

Clay County lists lobby access for deposits from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Government Payment Service

Phone: (888) 277-2535
Available 24 hours.

Codes you need

Pay location code: 5500
Clay County Jail facility code: 23J

Published deposit limits
Item Published amount Planning note
Minimum deposit $25 For the payment service described by the Sheriff’s current jail page.
Maximum deposit $100 Verify live limits before submitting a transaction.
Service fee 5% Applied to the published deposit method.

What commissary is for

Inmates may use available account funds for approved commissary items. Clay County states that inmates have access to commissary as one of the normal jail privileges, subject to classification, discipline, facility operations and account availability.

Never hand cash directly to an inmate during visitation. Clay County’s rules prohibit direct transfer of money or property between visitors and inmates.
Older deposit instructions can be misleading: older Clay County PDF materials mention prior vendors and earlier mail-deposit procedures. Use the Sheriff’s current Jail Information page for the active deposit method rather than relying on an old PDF or third-party jail site.
Telephone

Clay County inmate phone calls and account setup

Clay County contracts inmate telephone service through Combined Public Communications (CPC). Ordinary incoming personal calls and messages are not accepted for inmates.

Three ways to purchase phone time
  1. CPC kiosk at the jail entrance
  2. Online through InmateSales
  3. Call 1-877-998-5678
Two phone-account types

PIN Debit: inmate can use the purchased telephone balance to call permitted numbers.

Prepaid: funds are associated with calls to the telephone number for which time was purchased.

Calls are monitored and recorded. Clay County states that inmate phone calls, video visitation and electronic messaging are monitored. Do not discuss confidential defense strategy through normal monitored communication.

Serious family emergency

Clay County’s official jail FAQ lists the jail chaplain at 904-213-5924 and the on-duty supervisor at 904-213-5922 for a serious medical emergency or death in an inmate’s immediate family. Because these numbers appear in an older county FAQ document, confirm them through the main jail number if the matter is not urgent.

Set Up InmateSales Account Call CPC Support
Current mail routing

Clay County Jail inmate mail: regular letters vs legal mail

This is one of the most important Clay County-specific details because the Sheriff’s current page changed the routing for ordinary incoming inmate mail.

Current regular inmate mail
Inmate Name + Inmate ID Number
Clay County Jail, FL
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal mail, permitted packages & publications
Inmate Name + Inmate ID Number
Clay County Jail
901 North Orange Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Do not use an old Clay County P.O. Box simply because it appears in an older jail handbook or FAQ. The current Sheriff’s Jail Information page specifically directs ordinary incoming inmate mail to the Highland Heights, Kentucky processing address.

Before mailing anything

Confirm the inmate is still in custody
Use the inmate’s exact current ID number
Put the full return address on the envelope
Use the correct address for personal vs legal mail
Do not send prohibited property or contraband
Do not assume a package will be accepted

Care packages and property

Clay County’s official jail FAQ states that inmates cannot receive ordinary care packages. Jail clothing and basic hygiene items are issued by the facility, and some items are available through commissary.

Older published photo rules

Clay County’s jail FAQ has historically prohibited Polaroid photographs, nudity, perfumed mail, glitter, stickers and photos larger than the facility’s stated size limit. Because regular personal mail now goes through an outside processing address, follow current mail-processing restrictions rather than assuming every older rule remains unchanged.

Health & mental health

Clay County Jail medical, dental and psychiatric care

Clay County Sheriff’s Detention Department says the jail has a fully staffed medical unit managed by a registered nurse, with a physician and psychiatrist on staff.

Routine medical problem

The inmate uses the facility’s sick-call request process to ask for medical attention.

Dental care

Medically necessary dental care is available. The jail FAQ says referrals are handled through medical staff.

Mental health

The Sheriff’s current detention page confirms psychiatric support is part of the jail’s medical staffing.

Sick call: the official FAQ states that sick calls are conducted daily and referrals to the physician are made when needed. Medical charges may apply under the jail’s fee schedule.
Urgent health or safety concern: call the jail directly rather than relying on email or ordinary correspondence. For a life-threatening emergency outside the facility, call 911.

Medication from home

Do not send or hand medication directly to an inmate. Medical treatment and medication administration are controlled by jail medical staff. Call the jail before attempting to deliver prescription information or medication.

Clothing & belongings

Can family bring clothing, hygiene items or property?

Jail clothing

Clay County provides clothing during incarceration. Clothing from family is generally not needed.

Admission hygiene supplies

The jail FAQ describes an intake packet that includes a comb, toothbrush, soap and toothpaste.

Indigent inmates

The jail materials state that basic hygiene and writing supplies may be available to inmates without funds.

Court clothing exception

Clay County’s official FAQ says clothing for court appearances may be delivered for jury trials only after arrangements are made with the Property Room. The FAQ lists the Property Room clerk at 904-213-5926; confirm the current procedure through the jail before traveling.

Do not bring a care package. The jail’s published FAQ says ordinary inmate care packages are not accepted.
Court follow-up

Clay County criminal court records, first appearance and case status

Jail data tells you about custody. Court data tells you what is happening in the criminal case. Clay County’s Circuit Court handles felonies, while County Court handles misdemeanors and criminal traffic cases.

Felony

A felony case is handled in Circuit Court. These offenses can carry more than one year of imprisonment.

Misdemeanor / criminal traffic

County Court handles misdemeanors and qualifying criminal traffic cases.

Copy the case information from the inmate record Keep every case or charge identifier. One booking can involve multiple court matters.
Open Clay County Clerk court records Use the Clerk’s Court Records option rather than searching an unrelated public-record database.
Search by case number when available A case number reduces the chance of mixing defendants with similar names.
Check filings and case status Review available docket information, judicial assignments and later case activity.
Recheck before court Hearing times and settings can change, so confirm close to the scheduled appearance.
Clay County Criminal Department

904-278-4799

Clay County Clerk Main Office

904-284-6302

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Judge William A. Wilkes Judicial Complex
825 North Orange Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
County Probation

904-278-3615

Search Live Clay County Court Records
Jail versus court: a jail booking may continue to show the charge connected with the arrest while the court record later reflects amended charges, dismissal, plea, diversion, sentencing or another disposition.
Release planning

Why Clay County Jail release can take several hours

Clay County’s official jail materials describe several checks that happen after the person becomes legally eligible for release.

Legal release authority arrives Court paperwork or valid bond documentation must reach booking before release can be completed.
Other-agency check Jail personnel check whether the inmate is wanted by another jurisdiction or subject to another hold.
County property check Jail-issued property must be returned and inspected.
Release paperwork Required administrative documentation is completed.
Personal property return The inmate receives the property being held for them.
Physical exit Only after the required steps are complete does the person actually leave custody or transfer to another agency.
Family pickup tip: do not travel based only on “judge released them” or “bond was paid.” Call or recheck current custody first.
Problems inside the jail

Clay County inmate requests, grievances and PREA safety reporting

Routine problem or request

Clay County’s inmate handbook instructs inmates to first address problems through the assigned detention deputy and to use an Inmate Request Form when they need to speak with a specific staff member.

Grievance process described in the inmate handbook

Try to resolve the problem with the person involved For non-emergency issues, the handbook describes informal resolution as the first step.
Ask the on-duty supervisor If the issue is unresolved, request supervisor review using the jail request process.
Request the formal grievance form The handbook describes obtaining the form from the administrative lieutenant after earlier attempts do not resolve the issue.
Provide facts Explain what happened and return the completed grievance through the jail process.
Use the appeal process if necessary The handbook provides an internal appeal route when the response remains unsatisfactory.
Handbook response standard: the published inmate handbook states that a properly filed grievance is acted upon within 10 working days, excluding weekends and holidays. Because jail policies can be revised, inmates should follow the current form and instructions available inside the facility.

Sexual abuse / PREA

The Clay County inmate handbook states that sexual abuse and unwanted sexual contact should be reported immediately to a detention deputy, chaplain, programs staff member or another trusted staff member. The handbook also describes confidential handling of reports and access to medical care and counseling.

Urgent danger should be reported immediately to staff. An inmate should not wait for the ordinary grievance timeline when immediate safety or medical intervention is needed.

Clay County Jail programs and daily inmate services

The Sheriff’s current Detention/Jail page states that inmates may have access to several services and privileges while incarcerated.

Telephone

Outside communication through the contracted inmate telephone system.

Video visitation

Remote and on-site visiting through the contracted service.

Commissary

Approved purchases using available inmate-account funds.

Exercise

Exercise privileges are listed among available inmate services.

Library

Library privileges are part of the facility’s published inmate services.

Programs

Facility programs are administered within classification and security requirements.

Medical

Nursing, physician, dental and psychiatric support is available through the jail medical system.

Religious resources

The jail materials describe chaplain and donated religious-material access.

Location & contacts

Clay County Jail address, phone numbers and map

Clay County Jail
901 North Orange Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Jail: 904-529-5905

Clay County Sheriff’s Office

Non-emergency: 904-264-6512

Short dial: #CCSO / #2276

Emergency: 911

Video Visitation Center
815 N. Palmetto Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL

Located behind the jail.

Clay County Clerk / Courthouse
825 North Orange Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Main: 904-284-6302

Before driving to Green Cove Springs

Recheck that the inmate is still in custody
Write down the inmate/booking number
Know whether you need the jail, visitation center or courthouse
Bring valid government-issued identification when required
Verify the visit was actually scheduled
Do not bring prohibited property for an inmate
Local practical tips

Clay County jail-search mistakes that are easy to avoid

Do not confuse arrest history with custody

The Sheriff’s site offers both arrest information and inmate information. Use inmate information when the question is “Are they in jail now?”

Save the inmate number immediately

You may need it for deposits, mail and service-provider accounts.

Check every charge before bond

One payable bond does not necessarily clear another charge, purge or hold.

Use the new mail address

Regular personal mail is routed to Kentucky; legal mail still goes to the Green Cove Springs jail address.

Book Monday visits by Friday

The Sheriff’s scheduling rule specifically requires weekend and Monday visits to be arranged by Friday at 5 PM.

Do not promise an exact release time

Court paperwork, warrant checks and property processing can extend release by hours.

Live official actions

Most Clay County procedures are explained above. These links are kept only for actions that require a live county or vendor system.

Current custody

Use when you need to search a live inmate record.

Open Clay County inmate search →
Video visit / phone account

Use for account registration, scheduling and current vendor pricing.

Open InmateSales →
Criminal court case

Use after you have the defendant’s name or case information.

Search Clay County court records →
Current Sheriff jail rules

Use to recheck a changed procedure immediately before visiting or mailing.

Open CCSO Jail Information →
Source review: This guide was built from Clay County Sheriff’s current Detention/Jail and Jail Information pages, the Sheriff’s jail FAQ and inmate handbook, and Clay County Clerk criminal-court resources. When an older PDF conflicts with the Sheriff’s current webpage—especially for mail, communication vendors or visitation—the current webpage is used.

Clay County Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Clay County Jail, Florida?

Use the Clay County Sheriff’s live inmate information system. Start with the last name and verify the booking number, booking date, charges and custody status before acting on the record.

What is the Clay County Jail phone number?

Call 904-529-5905. The Sheriff’s non-emergency number is 904-264-6512.

Where is Clay County Jail located?

The jail is at 901 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. The on-site video visitation center is behind the jail at 815 N. Palmetto Avenue.

Why can’t I find someone in the inmate search?

The person may still be in booking, listed differently, already released, transferred or held by another agency. Search with fewer fields and call the jail if custody remains unclear.

How do I bond someone out of Clay County Jail?

Possible release methods include cash bond, surety bond, cash purge, release on recognizance and other court-authorized methods. Confirm every charge and hold before paying anything.

How does Clay County Jail visitation work?

Clay County uses CPC/InmateSales for video visits. Remote video is available during published morning, afternoon and evening windows. Free on-site video visits are offered at the Palmetto Avenue visitation center during published weekday hours.

How do I put money on an inmate account?

Use the jail lobby kiosk or the current payment method published by Clay County. The Sheriff’s page lists pay-location code 5500, facility code 23J, a $25 minimum, $100 maximum and five-percent service fee for the listed Government Payment Service option.

What address should I use for inmate mail?

Regular mail goes to the inmate’s name and ID, Clay County Jail, FL, PO Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076. Legal mail, permitted packages and publications use 901 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.

Can I call an inmate directly?

No ordinary incoming personal calls are accepted. Inmates use the contracted CPC telephone system. Family and friends can fund phone service through the jail kiosk, InmateSales or CPC at 1-877-998-5678.

How long does Clay County Jail release take after bond?

There is no guaranteed time. Required court or bond paperwork must reach booking, the jail checks other warrants or holds, county property is returned and release documentation must be completed. Some releases can take several hours.

Independent information and presumption-of-innocence notice: This website is not the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Clay County government, a court, a bail agency or a live detention database. Booking, custody, bond and court information can change. Arrest and charge information describes allegations and does not establish guilt. Verify current information with the responsible agency before paying money, traveling or making a time-sensitive decision.

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