Clay County Mugshot Lookup

Clay County mugshots are maintained by Sheriff Henry Lambert at the county jail in Ashland, Alabama. This east-central Alabama county is part of the 40th Judicial Circuit along with Coosa County. Clay County has about 13,000 residents and is largely rural. The sheriff's office handles all arrest records and booking photos which are public under Alabama law.

Clay County Sheriff's Office

The Clay County Sheriff's Office handles all jail and arrest records. Sheriff Henry Lambert runs the department. Call them at (256) 354-2176.

The office is in Ashland, the county seat. Standard business hours apply. The jail operates around the clock.

Clay County is a small rural county. Contact the sheriff's office directly to get current inmate information and booking details.

How to Search Clay County Mugshots

Finding mugshots in Clay County requires contacting the sheriff directly.

Ways to search Clay County mugshots:

• Call the sheriff at (256) 354-2176
• Visit the jail in Ashland
• File a public records request
• Check VINELink Alabama
• Search Alacourt for court records

Have the person's full name ready. Date of birth helps with common names.

Ashland and Lineville are the main towns in Clay County. All bookings go through the county jail.

Are Clay County Mugshots Public

Yes. Clay County mugshots are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 provides access to public records including arrest photos.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to maintain a public inmate record.

Juvenile records are sealed. Expunged records are not available. Get certified copies from the sheriff for a fee.

An arrest does not equal conviction. Check court records for outcomes.

Clay County Court Records

Clay County is in the 40th Judicial Circuit with Coosa County. Court records show case results.

Search at Alacourt Access for $9.99 per name. Get filings, charges, and verdicts.

The Clay County Courthouse is in Ashland. Visit the clerk for in-person requests.

Nearby Counties

Check nearby counties if you cannot find someone in Clay County.

Search Clay County Records

Use the search tool below to find mugshots and arrest records in Clay County, Alabama.