Clay County Justice Center, IN
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How to Call Clay County Justice Center and Leave an Urgent Message for a Detainee
Need to contact Clay County Justice Center about someone in custody or pass along an urgent message? You'll use the facility's information line. Have the person's full name and A-number ready—this helps staff route your message to the right place.
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How Video Visits Work at Clay County Justice Center (onsite and remote)
Video visits at Clay County Justice Center run through a video visitation platform, with visits available every day. You can visit onsite at the jail or from a remote location—just confirm the setup and scheduling rules before making plans.
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What to Expect of Daily Life at Clay County Justice Center: Dayrooms and Recreation
Wondering what your loved one's daily routine looks like? Two things shape it most: dayroom access and recreation options. Here's what we know about Clay County Justice Center.
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Visitation
- All visiting privileges at Clay County Justice Center are scheduled through a video visitation platform.
- Daily visits are permitted and can be conducted onsite or from a remote location.
- Photo images confirm a video visiting station in each housing unit.
Communication
- Detainees at Clay County Justice Center cannot receive incoming telephone calls.
- Callers may reach the facility at (812) 448-9051 ext. 131 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for detainee information.
- To leave an urgent message, call (812) 448-9051 ext. 131 and provide the detainee’s full name, alien registration number, and your contact information.
Contact Info
- The main line for detainee information is (812) 448-9051 ext. 131, answered between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- To leave an urgent message you must call (812) 448-9051 ext. 131 and provide the detainee’s full name, alien registration number, and your contact information.
- Callers should have the individual’s biographical details ready, including known aliases, date of birth, and country of birth.
Facility Info
- The facility houses adult male and female Clay County detainees and adult male and female ICE detainees of all classification levels.
- The jail contains nine pod‑style housing units with two‑bed and four‑bed cells and dormitories sized six to 24 beds.
- The facility does not offer outdoor recreation.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Clay County Justice Center uses video visitation only—no traditional in-person visits. Every session is scheduled through the facility's video visitation platform, and visits are permitted daily. You can complete them onsite or from a remote location. Each housing unit has a video visiting station, so onsite sessions happen from inside the housing areas rather than a separate visiting room. New to video visitation in Indiana? Apply through the state visitation portal, wait for approval, and make sure you're on the inmate's approved visitor list before booking. For general questions about a detainee, call (812) 448-9051 ext. 131 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Clay County Justice Center doesn't accept incoming phone calls for detainees—all phone contact has to come from the facility side or through approved channels. Need detainee information or want to leave an urgent message? Call (812) 448-9051 ext. 131 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Have the detainee's full name, alien registration number, and your contact information ready. Extra details like aliases, date of birth, and country of birth help staff locate the right person faster. Visits are scheduled through a video visitation platform. Remote setup may require a third-party vendor account, possible fees, and all communications are monitored.
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Need to check on someone's status at Clay County Justice Center? Call (812) 448-9051 ext. 131. That line is staffed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for family members trying to confirm custody information. To leave an urgent message, call the same extension with the detainee's full name, alien registration number, and your contact information. Having biographical details on hand—aliases, date of birth, country of birth—helps staff find the right record quickly. For questions unrelated to a detainee, contact the appropriate department directly (records, booking, medical) when specific contacts are available.
Facility Info
Clay County Justice Center houses adult male and female Clay County detainees alongside adult male and female ICE detainees at all classification levels. The facility has nine pod-style housing units with a mix of two-bed and four-bed cells plus dormitories ranging from six to 24 beds. Detainees can access open dayroom space daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., but there's no outdoor recreation. Cameras monitor the building perimeter continuously—there's no perimeter fencing. Quality Correctional Care provides medical services, and detainees aren't charged a co-pay. The facility operates under an IGSA agreement. At the time of inspection, it lacked ACA/NCCHC/TJC/PREA accreditation.
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Showing 6 of 12How do I schedule a visit at Clay County Justice Center?
Visits are scheduled through the facility’s video visitation platform, so you’ll need to use that system to book a session. Before scheduling, follow the state visitation portal process (apply, get approved, and be added to the inmate’s approved visitor list).
VisitationCan I visit in person at Clay County Justice Center or only by video?
Yes, daily visits are permitted—either onsite or remotely. All visits go through the video visitation platform. Onsite visits use the facility's video stations in the housing units, not traditional face-to-face contact visits.
VisitationWho can I call for information about an inmate at Clay County Justice Center?
For information about a detainee, family or others may call (812) 448-9051 ext. 131 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use that line for basic detainee questions; visit scheduling still happens through the video visitation platform.
VisitationCan detainees at Clay County Justice Center receive incoming phone calls?
No. Detainees at Clay County Justice Center cannot receive incoming telephone calls.
CommunicationHow do I leave an urgent message for a detainee at Clay County Justice Center?
Call (812) 448-9051 ext. 131 and let staff know you need to leave an urgent message. Have the detainee's full name, alien registration number, and your contact information ready.
CommunicationWhat information should I have when calling the Clay County Justice Center about a detainee?
Have identifying biographical details ready, including aliases, date of birth, and country of birth. This helps staff locate the correct detainee.
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Call (812) 448-9051 ext. 131 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for information about someone housed at the Clay County Justice Center in Indiana.
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