Clay County Jail & Sheriff

Clay County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Services Information

Phone: 402-762-3528

Physical Address:
104 E. Edgar St
Clayton, NE 68933

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Clay County Jail & Sheriff
104 E. Edgar St
Clayton, NE 68933

How Do You Find Someone in the Clay County Jail & Sheriff?

To search for an inmate in the Clay County Jail & Sheriff, 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 402-762-3528 for the information you are looking for.

Clay County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

Clay County maintains an average of 12 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 240 offenders.

The following charts of Clay County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/6/2023. 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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska state prisons, click the button below.
Clay County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Clay County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/6/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 9 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/6/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 2 22.22%
Felony (2rd Degree) 1 11.11%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 11.11%
State Jail Felony 1 11.11%
Felony (Uncategorized) 2 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 2 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, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Sex - 6/6/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9 100.00%
Female 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Age - 6/6/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 11.11%
18-20 1 11.11%
21-24 1 11.11%
25-30 1 11.11%
31-35 1 11.11%
36-40 1 11.11%
41-45 1 11.11%
46-50 1 11.11%
51-55 1 11.11%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska 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 & Sheriff
The Clay County Jail is located in Clay Center, Nebraska. Here are some details about the jail and its capacity: The sheriff has charge and custody of the jail and its prisoners. Clay County Jail's current capacity is 340 detainees. The facility is considered a regional medium-security jail with a capacity of around 111 inmates. The Clay County Jail was built in 1960 with a capacity for 171 inmates. Clay County Prison provides an online inmate roster website with the Clay County offender's database. However, it does not provide information on the capacity of the jail. The Clay County Jail is located at 104 East Edgar Street, Clayton, Nebraska, 68933. It is under the jurisdiction of the Clay County Sheriff's Office. The phone number for the jail is 402-762-3528. Here is the information from the search results about visitation hours at Clay County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska: Each inmate is allowed one or two visits each week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. Visits are between 9 AM and 3 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Visiting hours are on a specific schedule with strict regulations that visitors must follow. The Clay County Jail & Sheriff is located in Clayton, Nebraska. It is part of the State of Nebraska Prison Systems and detains only the convicts from the State of Nebraska. The current capacity of the jail is 340 detainees, who are classified as minimum and medium danger inmates. Clay County Jail & Sheriff in Nebraska is a correctional facility run and managed by the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Here are some details about the facility and its operations: Location: The facility is situated in Clayton, Nebraska, and serves Clay County and its surrounding regions. Capacity: The current capacity of the jail is 340 detainees. Inmates: The inmates at the Clay County Jail are classified as the minimum and medium danger inmates. The facility detains only the convicts from the State of Nebraska and works closely with the Nebraska Department of Corrections. Sheriff: The head law enforcement officer in Clay County is Sheriff Jeff K. Franklin, who is in charge of the jail and its prisoners. The sheriff has the duty to serve, execute, and return writs or other legal processes issued by a lawful authority. He also prepares and files an annual inventory statement of county personal property in his custody.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clay County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?

Clay County Jail & Sheriff uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Clay County Jail & Sheriff?

Clay County Jail & Sheriff uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Clay County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Clay County Jail & Sheriff inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Nebraska, then the Clay County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Clay County Jail & Sheriff will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Clay County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clay County Jail & Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?

Clay County Jail & Sheriff uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Clay County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Clay County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Nebraska, then the Clay County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Clay County Jail & Sheriff will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Clay County, visit our full page guide

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Clay York Hamilton Adams Fillmore Nuckolls Webster
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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 Nebraska and the United States?

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Clay County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/6/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 9 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/6/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 2 22.22%
Felony (2rd Degree) 1 11.11%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 11.11%
State Jail Felony 1 11.11%
Felony (Uncategorized) 2 22.22%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 2 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, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Sex - 6/6/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9 100.00%
Female 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clay County Inmate Age - 6/6/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 11.11%
18-20 1 11.11%
21-24 1 11.11%
25-30 1 11.11%
31-35 1 11.11%
36-40 1 11.11%
41-45 1 11.11%
46-50 1 11.11%
51-55 1 11.11%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

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