This is a private reference, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve official records. Contact the responsible office directly.
Find the Correct Records Office
Clay County has no online jail roster or booking-photo feed. The sheriff publishes no county photo fee schedule or fixed response deadline. Iowa Code section 22.3 applies reasonable actual cost, so ask for an estimate.
Clay County Sheriff's Office3115 West 4th Street
Spencer, Iowa 51301
712-262-3221
Fax 712-262-5448
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed holidays Clay County Jail
3115 West 4th Street
Spencer, Iowa 51301
712-264-4242
Route each question to its record holder:
- For a jail calendar, booking sheet, arrest record, or existing photo, follow the county request path and contact the sheriff.
- For warrants, use Most Wanted, then confirm with the sheriff or Clay County Clerk at 712-262-4335.
- For a new arrest or release alert, call the jail and use IowaVINE. No official daily log exists.
- For a Spencer incident report, contact Spencer Police, 101 W. 5th Street, at 712-262-2151 or 712-580-2540.
- For state corrections, use Iowa Department of Corrections search; federal prison uses BOP and immigration detention uses ICE.
- For a filed charge or final outcome, use Iowa Courts Online or the Clay County Clerk.