Clay County Criminal Records

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Where to search Clay County records

Clay County, Florida court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information. Check current custody through Sheriff detention department, jail operations, and inmate services.

Court casesClerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information
Current custodySheriff detention department, jail operations, and inmate services
Statewide recordsUse the Florida state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Green Cove Springs has served as Clay County's county seat since 1871.
The county identifies four municipalities: Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights, Penney Farms, and Orange Park.
Clay County covers 644 square miles and includes the 73,000-acre Camp Blanding Training Center.
The Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's main courthouse is the Judge William A. Wilkes Judicial Complex at 825 North Orange Avenue in Green Cove Springs, with weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Clay County Jail is a 490-bed facility operated under the Sheriff's Office detention department, which provides inmate phone, video visitation, commissary, programs, exercise, and library access.
The Sheriff's Office states that active warrant information is not posted on its website and that warrant inquiries require in-person identification at headquarters or an operations center.

Clay County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Sheriff detention department, jail operations, and inmate services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	County overview, county seat, municipalities, and county services	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	Clay County official source (clayclerk.com)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Clay County official source (claysheriff.com)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Clay County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Clay County has 239,593 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 12-019
Population: 239,593 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Green Cove Springs has served as Clay County's county seat since 1871.
The county identifies four municipalities: Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights, Penney Farms, and Orange Park.
Local detail: Clay County covers 644 square miles and includes the 73,000-acre Camp Blanding Training Center.
Local detail: The Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's main courthouse is the Judge William A. Wilkes Judicial Complex at 825 North Orange Avenue in Green Cove Springs, with weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Local detail: The Clay County Jail is a 490-bed facility operated under the Sheriff's Office detention department, which provides inmate phone, video visitation, commissary, programs, exercise, and library access.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office states that active warrant information is not posted on its website and that warrant inquiries require in-person identification at headquarters or an operations center.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Green Cove Springs has served as Clay County's county seat since 1871.
The county identifies four municipalities: Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights, Penney Farms, and Orange Park.
Local detail: Clay County covers 644 square miles and includes the 73,000-acre Camp Blanding Training Center.

How do I search Clay County court, official, or county records?

For Clay County, start with County overview, county seat, municipalities, and county services and Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Clay County court, official, or county records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office does not publish active warrant information online.

Which Clay County courthouse or court division handles my case?

For Clay County, start with County overview, county seat, municipalities, and county services and Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Clay County courthouse or court division handles my case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office does not publish active warrant information online.

How do I check Clay County Jail inmate information or arrange visitation?

For Clay County, start with County overview, county seat, municipalities, and county services and Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I check Clay County Jail inmate information or arrange visitation depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office does not publish active warrant information online.

How can I request a Clay County Sheriff's incident, crash, or arrest record?

For Clay County, start with County overview, county seat, municipalities, and county services and Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request a Clay County Sheriff's incident, crash, or arrest record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office does not publish active warrant information online.

How do I check for an active warrant in Clay County?

For Clay County, start with County overview, county seat, municipalities, and county services and Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I check for an active warrant in Clay County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office does not publish active warrant information online.

Which municipality has jurisdiction over a Clay County property or address?

For Clay County, start with County overview, county seat, municipalities, and county services and Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which municipality has jurisdiction over a Clay County property or address depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office does not publish active warrant information online.

How do I record a deed, mortgage, lien, marriage license, or other official document?

For Clay County, start with County overview, county seat, municipalities, and county services and Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I record a deed, mortgage, lien, marriage license, or other official document depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office does not publish active warrant information online.

Where can I find Clay County courthouse hours, contacts, and filing services?

For Clay County, start with County overview, county seat, municipalities, and county services and Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find Clay County courthouse hours, contacts, and filing services depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office does not publish active warrant information online.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Use County overview, county seat, municipalities, and county services for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Clay County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and provides detention, inmate-information, visitation, and jail-service functions. Municipal: The county identifies Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights, Penney Farms, and Orange Park as municipalities. Property-level municipal jurisdiction should be confirmed with the relevant city or town.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Clay County court and felony records

Start with Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information for the official Clay County court path. County: Clay County government serves the county, including its incorporated municipalities and unincorporated areas. Court: The Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller supports circuit and county court services, including criminal, civil, family, probate, traffic, and related divisions.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Inmate and arrest information may be subject to statutory exemptions, updates, or removal from public display.

Clay County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Sheriff detention department, jail operations, and inmate services. The Sheriff's Office does not publish active warrant information online.

Florida state-level record sources

Statewide Florida sources are separate from Clay County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Clay County and Florida record sources

For an official starting point, use Clerk of Court and Comptroller, courthouse, judicial, and court-service information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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