Clay County 72 Hour Booking Search

Clay County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Moorhead. The county sits on the western border of Minnesota, right next to North Dakota. About 59,000 people live here. Sheriff Mark Empting leads 30 officers who patrol 1,063 square miles. The Clay County Correctional Facility holds up to 220 inmates and has a full medical and mental health staff. The jail roster lists inmates alphabetically with booking dates, arresting agencies, and charges. You can schedule visits online or check bookings by calling 218-299-5163.

Clay County Sheriff and Booking Records

The Clay County Sheriff's Office is at 915 9th Ave N. in Moorhead. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Sheriff Mark Empting runs the department. You can reach the office at 218-299-5151 or by fax at 218-299-5228. Email goes to Mark.empting@co.clay.mn.us.

The warrant division is run by Chad Hagen, Division Commander, at 218-299-7576. His email is Chad.hagen@co.clay.mn.us. The warrant division takes wanted persons into custody. When they do, those bookings show up in the 72 hour booking report.

Under Minnesota Statute 13.82, arrest and booking data in Clay County is public. The Clay County website provides access to county services and the Sheriff's Office.

The Clay County homepage links to government departments including the Sheriff's Office and jail.

Clay County Jail Roster and Bookings

The Clay County Correctional Facility is a large jail at 800 9th St. N. in Moorhead. It covers 75,900 square feet and holds up to 220 inmates. Administrator Julie Savat runs the facility with 62 employees. The jail houses minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates. It also has an 18-bed Behavioral Mental Health Unit for inmates who need specialized treatment.

The jail roster lists inmates alphabetically by last name. Each entry shows the name, booking date, arresting agency, and charges. Check the Clay County Sheriff's website for the current roster or call the jail at 218-299-5151 to confirm custody status.

The VINE notification system covers Clay County and lets you track inmates across Minnesota. You can set up free custody change alerts. For court records after a booking, use Minnesota Court Records Online to search the 7th Judicial District.

Visiting hours run Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8:30 PM. Visits last 20 minutes. You need to schedule online and create an account. Inmate account deposits can be made online or at the lobby kiosk. Messages go to 218-233-3914.

Clay County 72 Hour Booking Under Minnesota Law

Minnesota Statute 641.05 requires county jails to maintain records of all inmates. Clay County follows this law through its detailed booking process. Every person who comes through intake gets a complete record that includes their name, charges, booking date, and more. Statute 13.82 classifies this arrest data as public information.

The 72 hour booking report in Clay County covers the last three days of jail intakes. As new bookings come in, the report updates. When someone posts bail or gets released, their name eventually drops off. For long-term case tracking, use Minnesota Court Records Online to search the 7th Judicial District Court system.

Because Moorhead sits right on the North Dakota border, some people confuse which state's jurisdiction applies. If someone gets arrested in Moorhead or anywhere in Clay County, they go through the Minnesota booking system. Arrests in Fargo or other North Dakota cities go through that state's system instead.

The VINE notification system and DOC Public Viewer provide additional ways to track inmates across Minnesota facilities.

Note: Clay County booking records reflect charges at arrest, not convictions.

Clay County Jail Facility Details

The Clay County Correctional Facility is one of the larger jails in western Minnesota. At 75,900 square feet with 220 beds, it handles a high volume of bookings. Administrator Julie Savat runs the facility with 62 employees. The jail holds minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates. The 18-bed Behavioral Mental Health Unit is a key feature that sets this facility apart from smaller county jails.

The mental health unit provides treatment services to inmates who need specialized care. This is important because mental health issues play a role in many arrests. The jail staff includes a full medical and mental health team. They work with inmates from the moment of booking through release.

Visiting is available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8:30 PM. Visits last 20 minutes each. You need to create an online account to schedule visits. Inmate account deposits can be made online or through the lobby kiosk. Messages go to 218-233-3914. The jail processes about 4,000 to 5,000 bookings per year, which means the 72 hour booking report always has recent activity. Clay County serves Moorhead and the surrounding communities, all of which use the same jail for bookings.

The county courthouse is at 807 11th St. N., 3rd Floor, in Moorhead. County Administrator Stephen Larson can be reached at 218-299-6002 for general questions about county services. For warrant division matters, contact Chad Hagen at 218-299-7576 or Chad.hagen@co.clay.mn.us. The warrant division handles taking wanted persons into custody, which adds to the 72 hour booking volume at the jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Clay County along the western Minnesota border. If you cannot find someone in the Clay County 72 hour booking report, they may have been taken to a jail in one of these neighboring counties. People arrested in Fargo, North Dakota, go through that state's system, not Minnesota's. Make sure you are looking in the right state for the arrest you are researching.