Clay County, Iowa Sheriff enforce state, county and city ordinances within the county.

The County Sheriff is the principal Peace Office of the County and:

• Summons grand jurors and trial jurors

• May call any person to his aid, and when necessary summons the power of the county

• Serves subpoenas and other notices and levies on property when a judgment has been secured

• Executes and returns all writs and other legal processes issued by lawful authority

• Custodian of the county jail, and responsible for all prisoners committed to him until discharged by law

• On commitment from Clerk of District Court convey convicts to the penitentiary and patient to mental health facilities

• Required to make special investigations into alleged law violations when directed by the County Attorney

• In Unincorporated areas of the County the Sheriff is responsible for law enforcement and provides for law enforcement services for towns that contract with the office

• Issues all gun permits and is in charge of the County drug task force

The Sheriff's Department maintains their own website; click on the following link to visit their website:

Clay County Sheriff's Office