Find Booking Records in Clay County

Public booking records in Clay County show who has been arrested and booked into the local jail. The Clay County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps these records updated. You can search for inmates by name or booking number. The database shows booking times, release dates, and current custody status. Florida law makes these records public. You can access this information online without paying fees. The system is available all day, every day.

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Online Inmate Search

Clay County provides online access to booking and release records through the sheriff's office website. The inmate search tool lets you look up current detainees and recent releases. You type in a name or booking number and the system pulls up matching records. Results show booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and expected release times. The database updates multiple times per day as new bookings occur and inmates are released.

The search interface is simple. You do not need to create an account or pay a fee. Just visit the site and enter your search terms. Some people search by last name only. Others use a full name to narrow results. The system shows a list of matches if more than one person shares that name.

You can view the Clay County inmate lookup database to search for current bookings and releases.

Clay County Inmate Roster showing booking and release search options

This search tool provides real-time access to jail records maintained by the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Each record includes the person's name, booking date, charges, and custody status.

How Booking Works

When law enforcement arrests someone in Clay County, they bring that person to the county jail for booking. The booking process includes taking fingerprints, photographs, and personal information. Staff check for any outstanding warrants. They also document the charges that led to the arrest. This whole process can take several hours depending on how busy the jail is.

After booking finishes, the person goes into a housing unit to await their first court appearance. Bond may be set right away for some charges. Other cases require a judge to review the charges before setting bond. Some people post bond and get released within hours. Others stay in custody until their case resolves.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office enters all booking information into the jail management system. That data becomes public and shows up in the online search tool. You can find these records shortly after the booking process completes. The system shows the arrest agency, booking time, and the charges filed.

Public Records Access

Florida law requires sheriff offices to make booking records public. The Clay County Sheriff's Office follows Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, which governs public records. You have the right to view these records without giving a reason. The sheriff's office cannot deny access to booking information unless a specific legal exemption applies.

Visit the Clay County public records page for more information about requesting jail records.

Most booking records are available online at no cost. If you need certified copies or more detailed information, you may have to submit a formal public records request. The sheriff's office will provide instructions for that process.

Release Records

Release information shows when someone leaves custody. People get released for different reasons. Some post bond and go home while awaiting trial. Others complete their sentence and get discharged. Some cases get dismissed, leading to immediate release. The online database shows the release date and time for anyone who has left the jail.

Release times vary based on jail procedures and staffing. Most releases happen during daytime hours. Late night releases are less common but do occur. The system updates to show the release as soon as processing finishes. You can check the database to see if someone has been released recently.

Contact Information

The Clay County Sheriff's Office operates the jail facility in Clay County. Staff can answer questions about visitation, inmate accounts, and release procedures.

The jail does not give out information about pending charges or court dates over the phone. For that information, you need to contact the clerk of court. The sheriff's office focuses on custody and detention matters. They can tell you if someone is currently in custody and when they might be released if bond has been posted.

Arrest Info

The Clay County Sheriff's Office maintains additional online resources for arrest info. You can access the arrest info portal for more specific information.