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How to find someone in jail in Clay County, Minnesota

Clay County Sheriff general office assistance

Use official custody resources for Clay County and confirm the housing location with the responsible agency. The dated facility dataset below is a reference, not confirmation that a person is held there.

County facilities listed
2
State locator
Minnesota DOC Offender Locator
Service coverage
Participating agencies; verify scope
Jurisdiction
Clay County, MN

Which system is holding them?

There is no single search that covers everyone in Clay County. Match the situation to the right official locator — most families start with the first one.

If the arrest was recent

Start with the local jail

For a recent local arrest, check the arresting jurisdiction’s official jail roster or custody-notification service. Housing may be at a municipal, county, regional, or contracted facility. If no record appears, ask the arresting agency or jail how to confirm the booking; do not infer the destination from distance or a facility listing.

Current official County Sheriff page publishes this Sheriff/Department contact and identifies the agency role. General Sheriff assistance for identifying the current holding agency; no dedicated booking line or automatic city transfer is established.

Clay County Sheriff general office assistance

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Official local-agency contacts

Provides all county government websites as navigation; no jail roster or booking-scope data. The Association home is https://www.mnsheriffs.org/. VINE UI did not render offline status names for Minnesota in this snapshot. Minnesota OJP officially endorses VINELink for county jail/detention status search (https://assets.dps.mn.gov/files/ojp/VINE-Rack-Card-English_0.pdf); this government-to-vendor chain supports that public route. OJP VINE support: 800-247-0390; 877-664-8463 is VINE’s notification/search line.

Choose the responsible local agency and ask about its custody-information process.

Search Minnesota participating-agency custody — VINE name-search fields reached without signing in; participating-agency coverage must be verified

Local source reviewed 2026-10-06. This is published phone assistance; the number was not called.

If nothing appears, contact the arresting agency or the responsible jail to ask how to confirm booking. A missing record does not prove release, and an agency may limit what it can disclose.

If they were sentenced to prison

Use the correctional locator

For a state-prison sentence, use the Minnesota correctional locator. A short jail sentence may still be served in a local or regional jail. A sentence alone does not establish the housing location; confirm with the responsible agency.

Adults under Minnesota DOC jurisdiction; new sentences may take several business days

Open Minnesota custody search

Select Name or MNDOC ID; name mode reveals first/last fields

Official agency instructions and assistance

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Search controls reached; individual results not tested.

If the charge is federal

Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons

A federal charge does not tell you which building holds the person. The U.S. Marshals Service is responsible for federal pretrial detention and may use local, state, private, or federal facilities. Check the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator, but a missing result does not establish that the person is not detained. For a recent federal arrest, contact the arresting agency or the relevant U.S. Marshals district office to ask about the appropriate custody-information process. USMS is a contact route, not a public person locator, and disclosure of a location is not guaranteed.

Search the Federal BOP locator U.S. Marshals district directory

City and municipal custody assistance

Use the contact matching the agency that made the arrest. These researched municipal holding and transfer paths are separate from the county routes.

Alliance township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Alliance township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Alliance township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Barnesville township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Barnesville township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Barnesville township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Cromwell township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Cromwell township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Cromwell township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Eglon township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Eglon township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Eglon township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Elkton township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Elkton township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Elkton township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Elmwood township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Elmwood township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Elmwood township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Felton township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Felton township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Felton township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Flowing township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Flowing township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Flowing township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Georgetown township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Georgetown township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Georgetown township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Glyndon township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Glyndon township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Glyndon township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Goose Prairie township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Goose Prairie township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Goose Prairie township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Hagen township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Hagen township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Hagen township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Hawley township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Hawley township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Hawley township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Highland Grove township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Highland Grove township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Highland Grove township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Holy Cross township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Holy Cross township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Holy Cross township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Humboldt township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Humboldt township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Humboldt township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Keene township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Keene township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Keene township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Kragnes township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Kragnes township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Kragnes township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Kurtz township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Kurtz township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Kurtz township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Moland township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Moland township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Moland township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Moorhead township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Moorhead township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Moorhead township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Morken township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Morken township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Morken township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Oakport township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Oakport township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Oakport township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Parke township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Parke township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Parke township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Riverton township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Riverton township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Riverton township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Skree township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Skree township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Skree township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Spring Prairie township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Spring Prairie township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Spring Prairie township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Tansem township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Tansem township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Tansem township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Ulen township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Ulen township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Ulen township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Viding township custody assistance

The current Clay County Sheriff page expressly says it polices 30 townships; the current Census inventory identifies 30 active townships in this county. This is nonexclusive Sheriff office assistance for Viding township, not a separate municipal Police department, booking hotline, or receiving-jail assignment.

Clay County Sheriff office assistance for Viding township

Identify the actual arresting agency and current holding location. Ask whether the person remains in custody, was released or transferred and which agency handles follow-up. Confirm actual intake before contacting a receiving facility.

Published agency assistance; no call, individual custody, answering guarantee, exclusive arrest responsibility or automatic transfer is established. Emergencies use 911.

Reviewed 2026-10-06. Published phone assistance; the number was not called.

Clay County jails & facilities 2

A listing does not establish that a person is held here. Use the responsible agency’s official locator or contact page to confirm custody.

No current facility contact has been independently verified for this guide. Start with the custody paths below or ask the arresting agency; do not travel or pay based on a historical listing.

Historical facility dataset (2 entries; current status unverified or no longer active)

These entries preserve dated source information. Addresses, phone numbers, types, and websites may be obsolete. They are not current recommendations; use official custody resources below.

County jail

CLAY COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF

Address
911 11TH ST N, MOORHEAD, MN 56560
Phone
(218) 299-5163
Rated capacity
220 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-08-08. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Juvenile / youth facility

WEST CENTRAL REGIONAL JUVENILE CENTER

Address
729 11TH ST N, MOORHEAD, MN 56561
Phone
(218) 299-5150
Rated capacity
80 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-08-08. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Other kinds of custody

Immigration detention has a separate official ICE detainee locator. It does not search for people under 18, and a missing result does not prove release; use the official ICE field-office contacts. Search by A-number and country of birth, or the name/country/date-of-birth information requested by the service. Access and disclosure can be restricted.

Juvenile and tribal custody may have different agencies, privacy rules, and search limits. This guide does not provide a comprehensive juvenile or tribal locator. Contact the arresting agency or responsible juvenile or tribal authority to confirm the correct process.

For federal pretrial detention, use the U.S. Marshals district directory. Federal responsibility can include housing in a local jail.

Nearby counties in Minnesota

If the arrest happened just across a county line, these Minnesota counties are geographic navigation aids. Open a guide for official custody resources; these links do not establish detention or transport destinations.

If you need to bail them out in Minnesota

Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are being held, this is how getting them out works in Minnesota.

Commercial bail available

Release depends on the court’s order. A payment is not required in every case. Ask the court which secured-bond options, if any, are permitted; a private commercial bond service has separate fees and conditions. Confirm the process before paying anyone.

The person’s rights. The person in custody has the right to talk to a lawyer about their case, and if they cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender.

Common questions about finding someone in Clay County

How do I find someone who was just arrested in Clay County?

For a recent local arrest, check the arresting jurisdiction’s official jail roster or custody-notification service. Housing may be at a municipal, county, regional, or contracted facility. If no record appears, ask the arresting agency or jail how to confirm the booking; do not infer the destination from distance or a facility listing.

How do I find someone in state prison from Clay County?

For a state-prison sentence, use the Minnesota correctional locator. A short jail sentence may still be served in a local or regional jail. A sentence alone does not establish the housing location; confirm with the responsible agency.

Is there a free way to check if someone is in custody in Minnesota?

Public custody searches are free. VINE name-search fields reached without signing in; participating-agency coverage must be verified Check whether the responsible local agency participates. Use its contact when the service is unavailable; a missing record does not establish release.

How does bail work for someone held in Clay County?

Ask the court or responsible jail for the release order and permitted options. Court deposits and private service fees are different, conditions vary, and payment does not guarantee release.

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