How Clay County Justice Center Houses County Inmates and ICE Detainees — What Families Should Know
Trying to track down a loved one at Clay County Justice Center? Two things to know upfront: this jail holds both local county detainees and ICE detainees, and ICE contact is reportedly regular. Here's what that means for you and what to ask when you call.
Clay County Justice Center houses adult men and women held on Clay County cases alongside adult men and women in ICE custody. The facility holds people across all classification levels - that's why you might hear staff mention "classification" when discussing housing, movement, or safety restrictions. The practical takeaway for families: both county inmates and ICE detainees can be in the same building. Be clear about who you're asking about and which agency is involved in their case.
The jail has nine pod-style housing units. Two use two-bed cells, four use four-bed cells, and three are dormitories ranging from six to 24 beds. The big difference? Privacy and noise. Cell-based units mean a smaller shared space, while dorm-style housing puts more people in one open area.
According to detainee reports from an inspection, ICE personnel visit housing units weekly and respond promptly to requests. For families, this means there's a regular ICE presence inside the facility and a consistent process for detainees to raise issues. If your loved one needs to get a message to ICE, they can ask staff about making a request or getting on the list for the next visit.
Note: Weekly ICE visits were reported by detainees, but timing, scheduling, and contact details can change. Call the facility to confirm what applies now.
Questions Families
- ✓ Can you confirm whether this person is currently housed at Clay County Justice Center?
- ✓ For an ICE detainee, what’s the current process for requesting to speak with ICE (since weekly ICE visits have been reported)?
- ✓ If my loved one has already made an ICE request, how are responses handled - do ICE staff follow up during the weekly visit?
- ✓ What information do you need from me to verify identity and locate the person in custody?
- ✓ If my loved one needs to get a message out urgently, what’s the correct way for me to leave that message through the facility?
- ✓ Is there anything I should know about upcoming movement (like a possible transfer), and how would I be notified or verify it?
For information about a detainee at this facility, call (812) 448-9051 ext. 131 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Have basic identifying details ready - full name and date of birth - so staff can verify you're asking about the right person. Detainees can't receive incoming calls, but you can use that same number and extension to leave an urgent message. Just provide the detainee's full name and your callback information.
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