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Clay County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Clay County, Alabama.

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Currently in Custody 40
Last Index Read 05 Sep, 14:12 UTC
Agency: Jim Studdard
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1. Current Inmate Booking Roster

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Showing 40 active custody records for Clay County · Read on Sep 05, 2026 14:12 UTC

Public Records Notice & Presumption of Innocence

Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. · Source: Primary Agency Registry →

Name Booked Charges Status
Carter, Kenneth Benard
38 · M
#RE1-9FDDCE7C722C6A7
05 Sep 2026 Not published by source In custody
Parris, Jeffery Dale
32 · M
#RF1-B8392B839E2FD48
04 Sep 2026
  • 48 HR SANCTION ORDER
In custody
Swink, Travis Marquis
34 · M
#RF1-8F407E67E8D3758
04 Sep 2026
  • HOUSING FOR APD
In custody
Spidell, Ashley Floyd
34 · F
#R27-8777F6A9E0788DE
04 Sep 2026
  • POSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
In custody
$5,000
Vironet, Douglas Edmund
49 · M
#R07-961E02D96E45D50
03 Sep 2026
  • FTA- DV 3RD HARASSMENT
  • FTA- DRIVING WHILE REVOKED
In custody
$1,000 CASH; $500 CASH
Waldrop, Dennis Wayne
66 · M
#RCD-9444A7BE9219A6A
01 Sep 2026
  • FAILURE TO QUARATINE DOG /CAT
  • FTA-POSS CONTR. SUBS
In custody
$1000; $500 CASH
Dunaway, Samuel Jason
48 · M
#R35-A829ADA507F4D7C
28 Aug 2026
  • HOUSING FOR ASHLAND
In custody
Wetzell, Mary Ruth
56 · F
#RF7-95B50DA2403B77D
22 Aug 2026
  • FTA - POSS CONTR SUBS
In custody
NO BOND
Gray, Colleen
42 · F
#REB-8B2DFD526FF9AE6
20 Aug 2026
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
NO BOND
Simmons, Joshua Terrill
38 · M
#REB-9357D18D27AF2E2
20 Aug 2026
  • VIOLATION OF FAMILY PROTECTION ORDER
  • FELONY DV PROTECTION ORDER VIOLATION
In custody
NO BOND
Smith, Justin David
37 · M
#R33-9A1DC24CB619628
19 Aug 2026
  • HOLDING FOR COURT
In custody
Morrison, Shawntae Devon
32 · M
#R84-B833C499C255521
18 Aug 2026
  • 30 DAY DUNK
In custody
NO BOND
Edwards, Brandon Lee
32 · M
#RE0-A30C83A9BC9C117
18 Aug 2026
  • HOUSING FOR COURT
In custody
Shaw, Tyler Lee
34 · M
#R2E-8B9F16A37D8E57A
13 Aug 2026
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
NO BOND
Kilgore, Billy J
49 · M
#RCA-BA905322FEB3525
10 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2ND
In custody
100000.00
Pilkington, Shannon Ruth
49 · F
#R46-89301C73EC35000
06 Aug 2026
  • 45 DAY DUNK
In custody
Ackles, Santawan
20 · M
#R46-91121F4333F1BE1
31 Jul 2026
  • PROBATION REVOCATION
In custody
NO BOND
Sims, Brandi Lynn
50 · F
#RC5-A4E1D3DD6BD4C7B
24 Jul 2026
  • POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
$10,000; $2,000
Caldwell, Terry B
45 · M
#NAD-B568DA1DF62AA98
08 Jul 2026
  • POSS/REC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • POSS/REC OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSS/REC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • POSS/REC OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
$10,000; $2,000
Blackmon, Labrenica Alonzo
34 · M
#N72-9B91ECDF7A265D1
07 Jul 2026
  • DV STRANGULATION/ SUFFOCATION
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 3RD+1
Show all 3 charges
  • DV STRANGULATION/ SUFFOCATION
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 3RD
  • VIOLATION DV PROTECTION ORDER
In custody
$10,000; $5,000
Johnson, Kacy Lee
32 · M
#NF2-9EAD92EA4BE19F5
06 Jul 2026
  • DV 3RD - HARASSMENT
  • UNLAWFUL POSS/REC CONTR SUBSTANCE
In custody
$3,000.00; $5,000.00
Elder, Thomas Coleman
63 · M
#NF2-8A78439BD8AB2F3
06 Jul 2026
  • FELONY DUI
In custody
$15,000
Houston, Quartisa Lanita
42 · F
#N6E-99AA604B81B062B
03 Jul 2026
  • POSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • USE/POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA+3
Show all 5 charges
  • POSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • USE/POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • CHEMICAL ENDANGER MINOR
  • POSSESSION MARIJUANA 2ND
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
$2,400; NO BOND
Caldwell, Freddie Lee
43 · M
#N6E-972F0378350723E
03 Jul 2026
  • DISORDERLY CONDUCT
  • POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE+4
Show all 6 charges
  • DISORDERLY CONDUCT
  • POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 1ST
  • USE/POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • CHEMICAL ENDANGER MINOR
  • FTA-CHILD SUPPORT
In custody
$400; $4,200; $800; $2,000 CASH
Hunter, Donald Nmn
60 · M
#N55-BA8E828C5B40D28
08 Jun 2026
  • PROBATION VIOLATION
In custody
NO BOND
Harper, William Joshua
46 · M
#ND1-9E0381D5447026C
04 Jun 2026
  • FTA- USE/POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • UNLAWFUL POSSESS OF CONTROLLED SUBST+2
Show all 4 charges
  • FTA- USE/POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • UNLAWFUL POSSESS OF CONTROLLED SUBST
  • DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • UNLAWFUL POSSESS OF MARIJUANA IN SECOND DEGREE
In custody
$300 CASH; $5000; $2000
Caldwell, Sammy
64 · M
#N19-BDACDAAB886E958
26 May 2026
  • PROBATION REVOCATION
In custody
Ballard, Hayden James
21 · M
#NDF-BA7A3BA9A79E5E4
18 May 2026
  • CCP VIOLATION
In custody
Gunter, Mary Elizabeth
36 · F
#N7C-8B18DD0CF73D4CE
01 Apr 2026
  • UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OR RECEIPT OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 2ND+3
Show all 5 charges
  • UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OR RECEIPT OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
  • UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 2ND
  • DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • USE OR POSSESSION
  • DELIVERY OR
In custody
$10000; $2000
Cook, Elvin James
46 · M
#N01-88C2C3E9D356587
27 Mar 2026
  • TRAFFICKING-METHAMPHETAMINE
  • TRAFFICKING-FENTANYL+3
Show all 5 charges
  • TRAFFICKING-METHAMPHETAMINE
  • TRAFFICKING-FENTANYL
  • POSSESS MARIJUANA 1ST DEGREE
  • USE/POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • FIREARM-PERSONS FORBIDDEN-POSSESSION
In custody
$100,000
Whaley, Justin Jay
45 · M
#N12-81327345CF1E11E
27 Mar 2026
  • TRAFFICKING-METHAMPHETAMINE
  • TRAFFICKING-FENTANYL+3
Show all 5 charges
  • TRAFFICKING-METHAMPHETAMINE
  • TRAFFICKING-FENTANYL
  • POSSESSION MARIJUANA 1ST DEGREE
  • USE/POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • FIREARM-PERSONS FORBIDDEN/POSSESSION
In custody
$100,000
Davenport, Burell Patrick
49 · M
#NE3-9988EF57A57E437
25 Feb 2026
  • FTA/ ESCAPE 1ST
  • FTA/ POSS CONTR SUBS
In custody
NO BOND; $500 CASH
Langley, Melissa Ann
38 · F
#N3C-A8FCF36073793E8
10 Jan 2026
  • COMMUNITY CORRECTION VIOLATION
In custody
Jackson, Colton
31 · M
#N8A-A4C70CC65F5C493
07 Jan 2026 Not published by source In custody
Thomas, Christopher Damon
49 · M
#N6C-AE97123509961A9
30 Oct 2025
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY STRANGULATION
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2ND
In custody
$25000
Wycoff, Marcus Andrew
40 · M
#NC4-BBD2E8C03203ADE
04 Sep 2025
  • ESCAPE 1ST DEGREE
In custody
$30,000
Putman, Christopher Nicolas
23 · M
#N3E-B323D22B9B3FF68
16 Apr 2025
  • POSS OF OBSCENE MATERIAL
  • DISSEMINATION OF OBSCENE MATERIAL+3
Show all 5 charges
  • POSS OF OBSCENE MATERIAL
  • DISSEMINATION OF OBSCENE MATERIAL
  • Crime of Beastiality
  • PORN INTENT TO DISSEMINATE
  • PORN OBSCENE MATTER
In custody
$30,000; $1,000; TBD
Mcnealey, Jai'darrius
25 · M
#N0A-881E0E9B8ADCE6F
06 Jan 2025 Not published by source In custody
Griffin, Christian
27 · F
#NFB-B3ABAFD6DBFC0C9
06 Sep 2024
  • GJI- ATTEMPTED MURDER
  • GJI- KIDNAPPING 1ST+1
Show all 3 charges
  • GJI- ATTEMPTED MURDER
  • GJI- KIDNAPPING 1ST
  • GJI- CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY
In custody
$100,000; NO BOND
Foster, Eric Matthew
30 · M
#R20-B889F53AF79ADCC
07 Aug 2022 Not published by source In custody
SENTENCED
Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Clay County detention facilities.

Facility Name: Clay County Jail
Physical / Booking Location: 41771 AL-77, Ashland, AL 36251
Booking / Inmate Information Phone: (256) 354-2176
Operating Agency: Jim Studdard
Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Clay County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Clay County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

  1. Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
  2. Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
  3. Intake Phone Verification: If the individual was arrested recently (within the last 2 to 6 hours), they may still be undergoing central intake and booking processing before appearing on the public index.
Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Clay County.

Bail amounts in Clay County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.
Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.
Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for phone time, hygiene, and commissary.

Detainees in Clay County can use funds deposited into their commissary trust accounts to purchase hygiene products, approved snacks, writing materials, and postage.

  • Online Electronic Deposits: Available through authorized payment processors.
  • Lobby Kiosks: Self-service kiosks located in the detention facility public lobby accepting cash and credit/debit cards.
  • Money Orders: Must be made payable to the inmate with their assigned booking number. Personal checks are not accepted.
Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Clay County.

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Standard Inmate Mailing Format:
Inmate Full Legal Name, Booking #
Clay County Jail
41771 AL-77, Ashland, AL 36251

Prohibited items: cash, stamps, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos, and packages without prior authorization.

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Clay County.

Visitation policies in Clay County require advance registration. Visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list.

ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).
Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian with valid documentation.
Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Clay County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Surrounding & Regional County Jails

If an individual cannot be located in Clay County, check custody records in nearby jurisdictions:

Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Clay County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

How do I search for someone in Clay County custody?

To locate an inmate detained in Clay County, use the custody roster directory above or check the primary detention facility portal. You will generally need the individual's full legal name and date of birth or booking number to verify current housing status.

What information is needed to locate an inmate?

At minimum, the individual's legal first and last name is required. Having additional identifiers such as their date of birth, booking number, or arrest date ensures faster and more accurate verification.

How does bail and bond posting work in Clay County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or determined by a judge during an initial arraignment hearing. Bail can typically be posted in cash directly at the jail bonding window or through a state-licensed bail bond surety agent.

How do I deposit money into an inmate's commissary account?

Funds can generally be added to an inmate's commissary account online via approved electronic payment providers, through electronic kiosks in the facility lobby, or by mailing a postal money order clearly marked with the inmate's full name and booking ID.

What are the rules for sending mail to an inmate?

Incoming mail must be addressed with the inmate's full legal name and booking ID, accompanied by a complete return address. Letters must be on plain paper; contraband, polaroids, stickers, cash, and scented items are strictly prohibited by facility security.

How do inmate phone calls and communications work?

Detainees cannot receive incoming phone calls. Inmates may place outbound collect calls or use prepaid calling accounts set up by family members through the facility's contracted inmate telephone service provider.

What are the general rules for visiting an inmate in Clay County?

Visitors must be on the inmate's pre-approved visitor list and present valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification (such as a driver's license or passport). Minors must be accompanied by an adult legal guardian.

How do I find court hearing dates for someone arrested in Clay County?

Court dates, case dockets, and scheduled appearances are maintained by the Clay County Clerk of Court. Case records can be looked up through the county court docket search or by contacting the clerk's criminal division.

Is inmate arrest and booking information a matter of public record?

Yes. Under state open records statutes and Freedom of Information laws, criminal arrest logs and detention rosters are public records unless sealed or expunged by formal judicial court order.

What should I do if an indexed public record has an error or has been expunged?

If your criminal case was dismissed, sealed, or expunged, or if you wish to request record removal from our directory index, please submit documentation via our Record Removal Request page.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Clay County, Alabama. This website is an independent directory and is not affiliated with any law enforcement or government department.

FCRA Notice: We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information may not be used for employment, housing, or credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request page.

Facility Directory

Clay County Detention

Facility Name: Clay County Jail
Jail Location: 41771 AL-77, Ashland, AL 36251
Inmate Info / Booking: (256) 354-2176
Operating Agency: Jim Studdard
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Verification

About This Public Record

Data Source: Jim Studdard
Indexing Method: Automated daily public intake scrape
Jurisdiction: Clay County, Alabama (AL)
Legal Notice
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance

This website is an independent, non-governmental informational directory indexing publicly available county records, court clerks, and sheriff department resources. We are NOT a consumer reporting agency. The records referenced herein are public information and may not be used for employment screening, tenant background checks, insurance underwriting, or consumer credit assessment under 15 U.S.C. § 1681.