Clay County Jail

Clay County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 785-632-5601

Physical Address:
539 Lincoln Ave.
Clay Center, KS 67432

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Clay County Jail
539 Lincoln Ave.
Clay Center, KS 67432

How Do You Find Someone in the Clay County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Clay County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 785-632-5601 for the information you are looking for.

Clay County Jail Inmate Search

Clay County maintains an average of 24 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Clay County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 480 offenders.

The following charts of Clay County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 5/28/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Clay County, the state of Kansas, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Clay County and Kansas state prisons, click the button below.
Clay County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Clay County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 5/28/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 12 66.67%
Black 1 5.56%
Hispanic or Latino 1 5.56%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 5.56%
Asian 1 5.56%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 5.56%
Other 1 5.56%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 6 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 3 16.67%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 5.56%
State Jail Felony 1 5.56%
Felony (Uncategorized) 3 16.67%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 4 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16 88.89%
Female 2 11.11%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 5.56%
18-20 1 5.56%
21-24 2 11.11%
25-30 3 16.67%
31-35 4 22.22%
36-40 2 11.11%
41-45 3 16.67%
46-50 1 5.56%
51-55 1 5.56%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Clay County Jail
According to, the Clay County Jail in Kansas has a maximum capacity of 176 beds. The address and contact number for the Clay County Jail in Kansas are as follows. Address: 539 Lincoln Avenue, Clay Center, Kansas, 67432. Phone number: 785-632-5601. Fax number: 785-632-3278. The Clay County Jail in Kansas has visiting hours on Sunday and Wednesday from 1pm-4pm for local inmates, Saturday from 1pm-4pm for Out of County inmates, and Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, according to various sources. Visitation is limited to immediate family members of the inmate, including parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, and children, and each visitor may only visit once per week. It is recommended to call the Clay County Jail at 785-632-5601 or visit their official website to confirm the visitation rules and schedule. There is no specific information available on inmate issues and conditions at the Clay County Jail in Kansas. However, the Clay County Sheriff's Office has a mission to serve the public, safeguard lives and property, and treat people with respect and dignity. The Clay County Jail is the main jail in Clay County, Kansas, and is accredited to hold inmates for more than 72 hours. The jail's contact information is available on various websites. In 2019, there were reports that the Clay County Sheriff's Office was unable to pay vendors to provide food and health care to the jail due to underfunding by the county. There is no information in the provided search results that indicates what makes the Clay County Jail in Kansas unique. The search results provide general information about the Clay County Sheriff's Office, the jail's location, and contact information. Additionally, there is information about a court order to provide funding for jail contracts and operations.
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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clay County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Clay County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Clay County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Clay County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Clay County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Clay County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Clay County?

Clay Ottawa Dickinson Geary Riley Cloud Washington
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Clay County, the state of Kansas and the United States?

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Clay County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 5/28/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 12 66.67%
Black 1 5.56%
Hispanic or Latino 1 5.56%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 5.56%
Asian 1 5.56%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 5.56%
Other 1 5.56%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 6 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 3 16.67%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 5.56%
State Jail Felony 1 5.56%
Felony (Uncategorized) 3 16.67%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 4 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16 88.89%
Female 2 11.11%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 5.56%
18-20 1 5.56%
21-24 2 11.11%
25-30 3 16.67%
31-35 4 22.22%
36-40 2 11.11%
41-45 3 16.67%
46-50 1 5.56%
51-55 1 5.56%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 18 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Kansas Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

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