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Clay County, Iowa Sheriff enforce state, county and city ordinances within
the county.
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Clay County, Iowa - Sheriff
The County Sheriff is the principal Peace Office of the
County and:
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Summons grand jurors and trial jurors
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May call any person to his aid, and when necessary summons
the power of the county
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Serves subpoenas and other notices and levies on property
when a judgment has been secured
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Executes and returns all writs and other legal processes
issued by lawful authority
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Custodian of the county jail, and responsible for all
prisoners committed to him until discharged by law
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On commitment from Clerk of District Court convey convicts
to the penitentiary and patient to mental health facilities
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Required to make special investigations into alleged law
violations when directed by the County Attorney
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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
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Issues all gun permits and is in charge of the County drug
task force
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Patrol: The Sheriff & Deputies are the police force for
residents of the unincorporated areas of the county, and provide contracted
law enforcement for the cities of Dickens, Everly, Fostoria, Gillett Grove,
Greenville, Peterson, Rossie, Royal and Webb. The Sheriff's Office handles
all routine and emergency calls for these areas, and regularly patrols all
areas of the county. They also provide security at special events in the
county
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Jail: The Sheriff oversees a Jail that has the capacity to
handle 28 maximum and 20 temporary holding/work release inmates
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Records: Maintains all the records for individuals that are
booked into the jail, officer’s investigative reports, and issues permits to
acquire and carry handguns
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Civil: The Sheriff is responsible to execute and serve writs
and other legal process documents including Sheriff’s Sales, subpoenas, and
garnishments
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Investigate: Deputies are responsible for handling more in
depth investigations that may require additional specialized training such
as burglary, robbery, sexual assault, fraud, murder, and arson
The
Sheriff's Office maintains their own website; click on the following link to
visit their website:
Clay County Sheriff's Office |
Address of
Sheriff's office:
3121 W 4th St.
PO Box 7957
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Hours Office is open:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M.
Phone Number:
(712) 262-3221
FAX Number:
(712) 262-5448
Office holder name:
Chris
Raveling
Term, four years, bond $10,000
Term Expires 12/31/2024
Sheriff's Forms:
Downloadable forms
used in the Sheriff's office
Sheriff's Links:
VINE
Iowa
Sex Offender Registry
AMBER Alert
Other Related Links:
Iowa Courts Online
National Sex Offender Registry
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