This page helps users handle an inmate search in Lee County, Alabama and understand the official jail-related resources available through the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Use the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search for current inmate lookup details, then check corrections, visitation, or records-request information when you need next steps beyond the search results.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search
The main online tool for this task is the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search. The search page includes a “Type to Search” field and displays inmate entries with booking details when a matching record is available.
- Name or partial name to search the inmate list
- Booking details from the result, such as NameID or booking date, when you need to compare similar names
Review the result carefully before relying on it for a next step. Entries may show booking date, age, race, sex, charge descriptions, charge status, bond amount, and bond status.
- Go to the inmate search page.
- Type the person’s name into the search field.
- Open or review the matching entry.
- Compare the booking date, NameID, charges, and bond information shown in the listing.
Scam warning: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office states that it will never ask for money, gift cards, wire transfers, or other payments by phone, text, email, or similar contact for warrants, fines, inmate release, or related matters.
Recent arrests and booking context
The Sheriff’s Office also provides a Recent Arrests page that lists recent booking entries. This can help users check newer arrests when a name is not easy to locate in the inmate search list.
Recent arrest entries may include the booking date, NameID, age, charge descriptions, charge status, bond amount, and bond status. These details can help distinguish people with similar names or confirm whether a booking is recent.
Corrections information for inmates
The Corrections Information page explains common detention center rules and services after a person is in custody. It covers approved personal property, commissary, inmate accounts, mail, calls, texts, email, and video visitation.
Commissary and inmate funds
Inmates receive commissary items once a week on Wednesday. Orders must be in by Monday night at 11:00 PM. Citizens may deposit funds with cash or card at the inmate canteen kiosk in the Sheriff’s Office lobby, and online deposits are handled through the inmate canteen website described by the Sheriff’s Office.
Mail and communication
Mail may be addressed to the inmate by name at PO Box 2407, Opelika, AL 36801. This is a mailing address and should not be treated as a walk-in location.
Visitation and communication options
The Sheriff’s Office Visitation page describes several ways to communicate with inmates, including mail, phone calls, texts or email, and video visitation.
Video visitation is remote and available seven days a week. Visits may run from one minute to twenty-five minutes and are listed at .30 cent per minute. NCIC provides one free visit per week and multiple free phone calls per week for inmates.
For calls, texts, email, and video visitation, citizens must set up an account with NCIC. Thirty-second videos may also be sent between citizens and inmates, with staff approval seven days a week.
Public records requests for Sheriff’s Office records
For records beyond the online inmate search, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office provides a Public Records Request process. Requests must be submitted using the Public Records Request Form and accompanied by proof that the requester is an Alabama resident.
Public records requests must be submitted in person to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Administration Division – Public Records Request at 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801. The office states that it will not respond to unsolicited email or other electronic communications about public records requests because of cyber security and safety concerns.
The Sheriff’s Office normally responds within 15 business days after receiving a request. If more time is needed, notice is provided in writing by mail or email.
Some records are not available through this process, including juvenile records, youthful offender records, grand jury records, criminal history information, unexecuted arrest warrants, expunged records, law enforcement investigative reports and related investigative material, and information in open cases.
Records request fees and payment rules
The public records process may involve administrative, copying, labor, or delivery costs. Estimated fees may be required before records are provided, and a deposit may be required when more than one hour of staff time is needed.
| Fee type | Amount or rule |
|---|---|
| Standard copies | $1.00 for the first page and 50¢ for each additional page |
| Research fee | $25.00 for requests estimated to take over one hour to research or complete |
| Digital copies | $5.00 up to 5 MB, then $1 per additional 1 MB up to a maximum of $50.00 |
| Labor for time-intensive requests | Charged when a request requires more than 15 minutes of staff time, rounded up by quarter hours |
| Payment forms | Cash, check, cashier check, or money order; credit and debit cards are not accepted |
Lee County inmate search contacts
Use these Sheriff’s Office contacts for inmate search questions, corrections information, visitation, or public records request routing.
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Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: (334) 749-5651
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. CST, Monday Through Friday -
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Administration Division – Public Records Request, 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: (334) 737-7107
Common questions
Where do I search for an inmate in Lee County, Alabama?
Use the official inmate search from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The search field lets you type a name and review matching inmate entries.
What information can an inmate search result show?
A result may show booking date, NameID, age, race, sex, charge descriptions, charge status, bond amount, and bond status.
Where can I check recent bookings?
The Sheriff’s Office Recent Arrests page lists recent booking entries and can help when you are checking a newer arrest or comparing booking dates.
How can I contact an inmate?
Inmate communication options include mail, phone calls, texts or email, and remote video visitation. The Sheriff’s Office uses NCIC for calls, texts, email, and video visitation accounts.
How do I request Lee County Sheriff’s Office public records?
Submit the Public Records Request Form in person with proof of Alabama residency to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Administration Division – Public Records Request at 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801.
How long does a public records request usually take?
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office normally responds within 15 business days after receiving a request. If more time is needed, the requester is notified in writing by mail or email.
Does the Sheriff’s Office accept public records requests by email?
No. Public records requests must be submitted in person, and the office states that it will not respond to unsolicited emails or other electronic communications about public records requests.
Who should I call with records request questions?
Questions about the public records request procedures should be directed to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Administration Division at (334) 737-7107.