Clay County Inmate Population

The Clay County inmate population is held at the Clay County Detention Center in Piggott. The facility has room for 75 inmates. It holds male inmates only. Jail Administrator Candy Fry runs the day-to-day work. The Sheriff's Office posts an online inmate roster with mugshots and booking info. Commissary deposits go through Tiger Commissary. Video visitation uses CitiTeleCoin. This page walks you through each of these tools plus the ADC state search and the court record options.

Clay County Jail Inmate Population

The Clay County Detention Center is at 268 S 2nd Ave in Piggott. The jail phone is (870) 598-2270. The office line is (870) 598-3156. The fax is (870) 598-3068. Email goes to rcole@claycountysheriffar.org. Jail Administrator Candy Fry runs the facility. Capacity is 75 inmates. The jail holds male inmates only.

The Sheriff's Office posts an online inmate roster. Go to the Clay County inmate roster page. Each record shows the inmate photo, name, age, sex, booking date, race, height, and weight. Female inmates are held in neighboring county facilities. Municipal police departments in Piggott, Corning, and Rector maintain separate arrest records for city jurisdictions.

The jail works 24 hours a day for intake and release. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call the jail for status updates on a specific inmate.

State Search for Clay County Inmates

For Clay County inmates sent to state prison, use the ADC Inmate Info Search. Enter the name, ADC number, or county of conviction. Set the county to Clay County to narrow results. The tool is free and requires no account.

Results show the ADC number, current unit, charges, sentence length, and projected release date. Most include a mugshot. The data is kept under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-27-113(e)(1).

FOIA Requests for Clay County Inmate Records

Send written FOIA requests to the Clay County Sheriff's Office at 220 Court Square, Piggott, AR 72454. Arkansas FOIA rules under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 require a response within three business days. Copy fees are limited to actual duplication costs, which run about $0.25 per page.

Active investigation records are not open. Juvenile files are sealed under Ark. Code § 9-27-309. Medical information stays private. Include your name and contact info with the request. Detail the records you want and any relevant dates.

The Arkansas Attorney General office publishes a FOIA Handbook. Call (501) 682-2007 for FOIA guidance.

Commissary and Video Visitation

Clay County uses Tiger Commissary for inmate deposits. The service allows online deposits to an inmate's commissary account. Include the inmate's full name and booking number on any transaction. Funds can also be added in person at the jail.

Video visitation is handled through CitiTeleCoin. Visitors create an account on the CitiTeleCoin platform and schedule a visit time. Clay County inmate population visits run on a set schedule based on housing unit and classification. Call the jail at (870) 598-2270 for the current visitation rules.

Court Records Linked to Clay County Inmates

Every person in the Clay County inmate population came through a court. Criminal case files, dockets, and final judgments are kept by the Circuit Clerk at the county courthouse. Staff can pull paper files during business hours. Certified copies cost $5 each plus a per-page fee.

For a statewide view, the Arkansas Attorney General covers Arkansas inmate data across all 75 counties and is free to search.

The tool is open to the public and updates daily, which makes it a useful cross-check for any county inmate population lookup.

Online court records run through Arkansas CourtConnect. Coverage for Clay County cases may be partial. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Basic searches are free. The Arkansas Judiciary main site has court contact info and user guides.

Data on Clay County Inmate Records

Records include booking information, charges, bond amounts, and custody status. Mugshots are available upon request and through the online roster. The online roster shows photo, name, age, sex, booking date, race, height, and weight for each inmate.

Clay County does not use VINE or SmartJail systems. To track a release, call the jail direct. The Sheriff's Office can give you basic status info over the phone. For cities inside Clay County, call Piggott Police for city arrests.

Bond Payment in Clay County

Cash bonds can be posted at the jail. Surety bonds go through licensed bail bondsmen. Contact the jail for bond procedures and current bond amounts. Call (870) 598-2270 for the bond line.

For background checks on anyone with a Clay County arrest history, use the Arkansas State Police Background Check portal. A name-based state check costs $22. The portal requires signed consent from the subject.

Federal Inmate Locator

Federal inmates do not appear in the Clay County inmate population or the ADC state search. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator instead. Search by name or BOP register number.

The nearest federal facility is FCI Forrest City in St. Francis County. The Federal Bureau of Prisons main site has visiting rules and facility contact info.

Clay County Commissary Deposit Methods

Inmates in the Clay County inmate population use the commissary to buy snacks, hygiene items, writing supplies, and phone time. Funds are added to each inmate's account in a few ways.

Most facilities have a lobby kiosk that takes cash or card deposits 24 hours a day. Money orders sent through the mail must include the inmate's name and booking number. Many jails also accept online deposits through a contracted vendor like Tiger Commissary or Access Corrections. The vendor charges a small processing fee per deposit.

Parole Process for Clay County Inmates

State prison inmates from Clay County cases come up for parole review under rules set by the Arkansas Parole Board. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-202, the board posts info about each parole-eligible inmate at least six months before the hearing. The post lists the inmate's name, ADC number, prior revocations, and a recent photo.

The board meets several times each month. Hearings are not open to the public for most cases. Victims and family of victims can attend or send written statements. The board votes on whether to grant parole, deny it, or set the case for review at a later date. Parole grants usually come with conditions like supervision, drug testing, and restrictions on travel.

Clay County Mugshot and Photo Release

Mugshots taken during Clay County inmate population intake are public records under Arkansas FOIA. Most county sheriff offices release booking photos on request. Some post them directly to the online roster. A few smaller offices ask for supervisor approval before releasing a photo, especially if the case is tied to an active investigation.

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105, the Sheriff has three business days to respond to a mugshot request. The fee is limited to actual duplication cost. Mugshots may be delivered as a digital file or a printed copy. Older mugshots, including ones from cases that ended years ago, can usually still be pulled from archived records.

Nearby Arkansas Counties

Clay County sits in the northeast corner of Arkansas along the Missouri state line. These nearby counties also run their own jails and records tools.