Clay County Correctional Facility

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Clay County Correctional Facility Information

The Clay County Correctional Facility is a 220 bed jail in the city of Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Minnesota State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 218-299-5163, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Telephones are available from 7:30am until 10:15am, and inmates may receive free voice messages at 218-303-1674.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Clay County Correctional Facility at 218-299-5163 to get it.

Phone: 218-299-5163

Physical Address:
800 9th Street
Moorhead, MN 56560

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clay County Correctional Facility
800 9th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clay County Correctional Facility
800 9th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Clay County Correctional Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Clay County Correctional Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 218-299-5163 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up any offender's court case online with the Minnesota Court Records Online application.

Clay County Correctional Facility Inmate Search

The Clay County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 220 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clay County Correctional Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Clay County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,000 offenders.

The following charts of Clay County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Clay County Corrections Department, the state of Minnesota Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Clay County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Clay County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Clay County Correctional Facility

The original Clay County Jail was the oldest jail at the time of its replacement with the Clay County Correctional Facility. This new building can house 220 inmates, has a mental health wing with sound proofing and other adaptations, and provides safe incarceration and rehabilitation services for all of Clay County. The new facility, Clay County Correctional Facility sits on the same site as the original and covers a large portion of land with 75,900 square feet.

To meet all of the necessary security needs it has minimum, medium, and maximum security areas, houses both male and female inmates, and has an 18 bed Behavioral Mental Health Unit. Within the Mental Health Unit there is soundproofing, a solid floor between levels rather than an open plan, and mental health care is provided within the unit.

For questions regarding inmate status, communication, or others they may be contacted at 218-299-5163, and there is an online inmate search available.

While maintaining safety of those inside the facility as well as the community, programs also focus on the mental and physical health of the inmates, create positive social interactions and an environment conducive to personal growth, provide support for the spiritual health of each inmate, and provide reentry supports and programs.

The Sentence to Service program allows some sentences to be worked off rather than incarceration, and the money they work for is used to pay fines, while Work Release allows qualified inmates to leave and attend work or school to return at the end of their shift or classes and remain incarcerated during all other hours.

Inmates are also encouraged to remain in contact with their support systems, family, and friends, who are not incarcerated at any facility and for this purpose they can access mail, phone calls, text or messages, videos and visits.

Mail is sent to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clay County Correctional Facility
800 9th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560

... where it is searched before being given to the inmate, must have a return address, and any paperback books must be sent to this address directly from the seller.

Phones are also provided in housing units, where they will have access to phones, text messages, and video visits.

Telephones are available from 7:30am until 10:15am, and inmates may receive free voice messages at 218-303-1674.

All visits are to the same account and must be booked at least 20 hours in advance, and by 10pm the night before. Onsite visits are Monday through Thursday 9am-7:30pm and Friday 9am-4:30pm. Specific times and days will be determined by the housing assignment of the inmate and should be confirmed with them in advance.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 218-299-5163.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Clay County Correctional Facility Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Clay County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Clay County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Clay County Correctional Facility?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Clay County and other Minnesota and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Clay County Correctional Facility will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Clay County Correctional Facility Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Clay County Correctional Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested in Clay County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. 

The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program. 

Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane. 

If a judge in Clay County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.  

Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court. 

If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Clay County Correctional Facility until the case is resolved or goes to trial. 

Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses. 

What is the difference between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.  

The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Clay County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.  

DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.  

More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.  

Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation. 

Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.  

On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.  

What are the different types of bonds in Clay County?

Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.

To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.

Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.

Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:

You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail.  The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.

You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.

Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over. 

The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.

You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value. 

A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).  

Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.  

There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond. 

You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.  

A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met. 

With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved. 

Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.

Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

Does Clay County have bail?  

Yes,  Clay County recognizes most types of bonds.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Clay County? 

Clay County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Minnesota offers several types of pre-trial release including unconditional, conditional, or cash/surety bail.

Who can set bail in Clay County?

Depending on the charge(s) bail may be set according to a bail schedule or at the discretion of the judge.

When is bail set in Minnesota?

Bail is set at the defendant’s first court hearing, or arraignment. State law requires this hearing be scheduled within 48 hours of arrest, except for weekends or holidays.

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Clay County Minnesota? 

Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the bond officer know. Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.

In Clay County Minnesota, who can pay bail for me? 

The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. 

A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Minnesota could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Clay County Minnesota?

Yes, Clay County does offer online bail payment. Contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Clay County Correctional Facility for more information about the jails in Clay County.

What options are there to pay bail in Clay County Minnesota? 

Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Clay County Correctional Facility for more information about posting bail in Clay County.  

Will I get all my bond money back in Minnesota? 

Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.

Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Clay County? 

The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.

A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.  A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Minnesota?  

The Clay County Correctional Facility or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.

The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clay County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?

Clay County Correctional Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

800 9th Street
Moorhead, MN 56560
218-299-5163

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday
9:00 am to 7:30 pm

Friday
9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Visitation Times for Tier Rotation Schedule

Odd Days

1st Floor
0900-0930
1200-1445
1700-1900

2nd Floor 
0930-1130
1515-1700

Even Days

1st Floor
0930-1130
1515-1700

2nd Floor
0900-0930
1200-1445
1700-1900

Visitation Times for Sheyenne Medium Population

Even Days

Even cell Number 
0900-0930
1200-1445
1700-1900

Odd Cell Number 
0930-1130
1515-1700

Odd Days

Even Cell Number 
0930-1130
1515-1700

Odd Cell Number 
0900-0930
1200-1445
1700-1900



Clay County Correctional Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.25 per minute.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 218-299-5163 for questions or appointments.

Clay County Correctional Facility uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5163 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Clay County Correctional Facility?

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 218-299-5163 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5163 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clay County Correctional Facility?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Clay County Correctional Facility may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clay County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Clay County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Minnesota, then Clay County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.
  • NOTE: Clay County Correctional Facility may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Clay County Correctional Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Clay County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5163 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clay County Correctional Facility?

Telephones are available from 7:30am until 10:15am, and inmates may receive free voice messages at 218-303-1674.

How Do Inmates in Clay County Correctional Facility Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Clay County inmate to make to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Clay County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5163 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clay County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?

Clay County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Clay County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Clay County Correctional Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clay County Correctional Facility
800 9th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clay County Correctional Facility
800 9th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Clay County Correctional Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Clay County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clay County Correctional Facility
800 9th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560

Clay County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Clay County Correctional Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Clay County Correctional Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clay County Correctional Facility
800 9th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5163 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clay County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?

Clay County Correctional Facility uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

NOTE: Clay County Correctional Facility may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Items" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clay County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Clay County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Minnesota, then Clay County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Clay County Correctional Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Clay County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5163 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clay County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Clay County Correctional Facility uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 

  • Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
  • Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  
  • Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

How Do Inmates in Clay County Correctional Facility Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Clay County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Clay County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5163 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Clay County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Clay County Correctional Facility uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.

  • Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 
  • Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
  • Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. 
  • The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 218-299-5163 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Clay County

What are the other City and County Jails in Clay County?

Clay County County Jails
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This facility, known as "Clay County Correctional Facility" is also known as Clay County Jail, Clay County Jail , Clay County Jail , Minnesota, Clay.