Clay County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Clay County, Tennessee; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Clay County public records: common questions
Where to search Clay County records
Clay County, Tennessee court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with official Clay County government directory and county administration.
- Court casesofficial Clay County government directory and county administration
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsUse the Tennessee 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.
- The county government complex is at 145 Cordell Hull Drive, Celina, Tennessee 38551, with a county mailing address of P.O. Box 387.
- The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts lists Clay County Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts at 100 Court House Square, Celina, Tennessee 38551.
- Clay County's Clerk and Master and Juvenile Court office lists P.O. Box 332, Celina, phone 931-243-3145, and fax 931-243-3157.
- Clay County's Circuit Court Clerk office lists P.O. Box 749, Celina, phone 931-243-2557, and weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- The county government website identifies Dale Reagan as County Mayor and lists the Mayor's Office phone as 931-243-2161.
- A Tennessee state directory identifies the Clay County Sheriff's Office at 400 West Lake Avenue, Celina, with phone 931-243-3266.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | official Clay County government directory and county administration | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Tennessee state agency directory identifying Clay County Sheriff's Office contact information | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
| Court cases | official Clay County Chancery and Juvenile Court contact page | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Clay County official source (claycountytngov.com) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Clay County official source (tncourts.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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Records for Clay County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Clay County has 7,821 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
- 47-027
- Population
- 7,821 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The county government complex is at 145 Cordell Hull Drive, Celina, Tennessee 38551, with a county mailing address of P.O. Box 387.
- Local detail
- The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts lists Clay County Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts at 100 Court House Square, Celina, Tennessee 38551.
- Local detail
- Clay County's Clerk and Master and Juvenile Court office lists P.O. Box 332, Celina, phone 931-243-3145, and fax 931-243-3157.
- Local detail
- Clay County's Circuit Court Clerk office lists P.O. Box 749, Celina, phone 931-243-2557, and weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Local detail
- The county government website identifies Dale Reagan as County Mayor and lists the Mayor's Office phone as 931-243-2161.
- Local detail
- A Tennessee state directory identifies the Clay County Sheriff's Office at 400 West Lake Avenue, Celina, with phone 931-243-3266.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The county government complex is at 145 Cordell Hull Drive, Celina, Tennessee 38551, with a county mailing address of P.O. Box 387.
- Local detail: The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts lists Clay County Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts at 100 Court House Square, Celina, Tennessee 38551.
- Local detail: Clay County's Clerk and Master and Juvenile Court office lists P.O. Box 332, Celina, phone 931-243-3145, and fax 931-243-3157.
How do I contact the Clay County courthouse in Celina?
For Clay County, start with official Clay County government directory and county administration and official Clay County Chancery and Juvenile Court contact page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Clay County courthouse in Celina depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee AOC courthouse directory states that its information may not be complete, accurate, or timely and should be verified before use.
Which Clay County court handles a civil, criminal, chancery, or juvenile matter?
For Clay County, start with official Clay County government directory and county administration and official Clay County Chancery and Juvenile Court contact page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Clay County court handles a civil, criminal, chancery, or juvenile matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee AOC courthouse directory states that its information may not be complete, accurate, or timely and should be verified before use.
How do I contact the Clay County Circuit Court Clerk?
For Clay County, start with official Clay County government directory and county administration and official Clay County Chancery and Juvenile Court contact page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Clay County Circuit Court Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee AOC courthouse directory states that its information may not be complete, accurate, or timely and should be verified before use.
How do I contact the Clay County Clerk and Master?
For Clay County, start with official Clay County government directory and county administration and official Clay County Chancery and Juvenile Court contact page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Clay County Clerk and Master depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee AOC courthouse directory states that its information may not be complete, accurate, or timely and should be verified before use.
How can I request or inspect Clay County court records and dockets?
For Clay County, start with official Clay County government directory and county administration and official Clay County Chancery and Juvenile Court contact page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request or inspect Clay County court records and dockets depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee AOC courthouse directory states that its information may not be complete, accurate, or timely and should be verified before use.
How can I verify whether someone is held by the Clay County Sheriff's Office?
For Clay County, start with official Clay County government directory and county administration and official Clay County Chancery and Juvenile Court contact page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify whether someone is held by the Clay County Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee AOC courthouse directory states that its information may not be complete, accurate, or timely and should be verified before use.
Which office handles a Celina municipal or city-court matter?
For Clay County, start with official Clay County government directory and county administration and official Clay County Chancery and Juvenile Court contact page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which office handles a Celina municipal or city-court matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee AOC courthouse directory states that its information may not be complete, accurate, or timely and should be verified before use.
How do I determine whether a case belongs in Clay County or another 13th Judicial District county?
For Clay County, start with official Clay County government directory and county administration and official Clay County Chancery and Juvenile Court contact page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I determine whether a case belongs in Clay County or another 13th Judicial District county depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Tennessee AOC courthouse directory states that its information may not be complete, accurate, or timely and should be verified before use.
Clay County criminal and court records
Start with official Clay County Chancery and Juvenile Court contact page for the official Clay County court path. County: Clay County government offices and elected county officials serve county administrative functions, with the county complex in Celina. Court: Clay County Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts are located in Celina and operate within Tennessee's 13th Judicial District, which also includes Cumberland, DeKalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, and White Counties.
Municipal courts and nearby local records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Clay County Sheriff's Office is the locally identified law-enforcement and jail contact, but an accessible current official jail roster or detention page was not confirmed. Municipal: Municipal or city-court matters are separate from the county Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts; the applicable Celina municipal office and docket should be verified directly.
Clay County jail and custody information
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The Tennessee AOC courthouse directory states that its information may not be complete, accurate, or timely and should be verified before use.
Police and incident records
For police or incident records, use Tennessee state agency directory identifying Clay County Sheriff's Office contact information. The sheriff contact information came from a Tennessee state procurement directory rather than a current Clay County Sheriff's Office website, so phone and custody details require confirmation.
Tennessee statewide record sources
Statewide Tennessee 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.
Cities and local search areas
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Nearby Tennessee county pages
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Nearby county links will be added after the neighboring pages pass the same source and content review.
Official Clay County and Tennessee record sources
For an official starting point, use official Clay County government directory and county administration. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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