This page helps users handle an inmate search in Lee County, Alabama, and understand the official jail-related resources available for looking up current custody details, charges, bond information, and related detention services.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Alabama Inmate Search is the main public lookup tool for checking listed inmates. Related Sheriff’s Office pages also explain recent arrests, corrections information, visitation, inmate communication, commissary, and public records requests.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Alabama Inmate Search
Use the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Alabama Inmate Search to review inmate listings and booking details. The tool includes a “Type to Search” field and displays individual booking records when a match is selected.
- Name or partial name
- NameID when available
- Booking date when reviewing a listed record
After locating a matching entry, compare the booking information carefully before relying on the result.
- Open the search the Lee County inmate list.
- Use the “Type to Search” field to narrow the listed names.
- Open or review the matching inmate entry.
- Check the booking date, NameID, age, race, sex, charge description, charge status, bond amount, and bond status when shown.
Bond amounts and bond status may vary by charge, so review each charge line separately.
Recent arrests and booking details
The Sheriff’s Office also provides a recent arrests page that lists booking records by date. This can help when a person was recently booked but the user wants a broader view of recent activity.
Recent arrest entries may show the person’s name, booking date, NameID, age, charge descriptions, charge status, bond amount, and bond status. Use the review recent Lee County arrests page when the search task starts with a recent booking date rather than a known custody listing.
Corrections information, visitation, and communication
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office corrections information explains several jail-related services after an inmate is located. Users can review the inmate handbook, approved personal property rules, commissary options, and communication methods.
For mail correspondence, the listed inmate mailing format is:
- Inmate Name
- PO Box 2407
- Opelika, Al 36801
Phone calls, texts, email, and video visitation are handled through NCIC account services. Video visitation is remote, available seven days a week, and visits can run from one minute to twenty-five minutes at .30 cent per minute. NCIC provides each inmate one free visit per week and multiple free phone calls per week.
Commissary items are provided once a week on Wednesday. Inmate orders must be in by Monday night at 11:00 PM, and the maximum allowable purchase is $120.00 weekly, not including snack bundles. Review the Lee County corrections information page for these jail service details.
Public records requests for Sheriff’s Office records
For records that are not answered by the inmate search or recent arrest listing, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office provides a public records request process. Requests must use the Public Records Request Form and must be submitted in person with proof of Alabama residency.
Public records requests are submitted to the Lee County Sheriff's Office Administration Division – Public Records Request at 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801. The Sheriff’s Office states that it will not respond to unsolicited email or other electronic public records requests because of cyber security and safety concerns.
The office normally responds within 15 business days after receiving a request. A request must identify the public record with reasonable specificity. Some records are excluded from disclosure, including juvenile records, youthful offender records, grand jury records, criminal history information, unexecuted arrest warrants, expunged records, and law enforcement investigative reports and related investigative material.
Use the review the Sheriff’s Office records request process page when you need to request a public record instead of checking a current inmate listing.
Public records request fees
Public records request fees depend on the type and amount of work needed. The requester receives an estimated cost before records are provided.
| Fee item | Amount or rule |
|---|---|
| Standard copies | $1.00 for the first 8.5 x 11 page and 50¢ for each additional page |
| Research fee | $25.00 on requests estimated to take over one hour to research or complete |
| Digital copies | $5.00 up to 5 MB, then an additional $1 per 1 MB up to a maximum of $50.00 |
| Time-intensive labor | Requests requiring more than 15 minutes of staff time are charged at the hourly rate of the least-paid staff member who can respond, computed by quarter hours and rounded up |
| Payment forms | Cash, check, cashier check, or money order; credit and debit cards are not accepted |
Lee County Sheriff’s Office inmate search contacts
Use these contacts for inmate search questions, detention-related help, corrections information, or public records request routing.
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Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 1900 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: (334) 749-5651
Email: lcso@leecountysheriff.org
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
Questions: (334) 737-7107 -
Major, Corrections
Email: tcjones@leecountysheriff.org -
Corrections Captain
Phone: (334) 737-7046
Email: dsmith@leecountysheriff.org
Common questions
Where do I search for an inmate in Lee County, Alabama?
Use the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Alabama Inmate Search. The search page includes a “Type to Search” field and inmate entries with booking and charge details.
What information can appear in a Lee County inmate record?
An inmate entry may show the booking date, NameID, age, race, sex, charge description, charge status, bond amount, and bond status.
Where can I check recent Lee County arrests?
The Sheriff’s Office recent arrests page lists recent booking records and charge information. It is useful when you are checking a newly booked person or reviewing arrests by booking date.
How can I contact an inmate at the Lee County Detention Center?
The Sheriff’s Office lists mail correspondence, phone calls, texts, email, and video visitation as communication options. NCIC is the vendor for phone, text, email, and video visitation account services.
Can I submit a Sheriff’s Office public records request by email?
No. Public records requests must be submitted in person with the required form and proof of Alabama residency. The Sheriff’s Office states that it will not respond to unsolicited email or other electronic public records requests.
Who should I call for public records request questions?
Questions about the Lee County Sheriff’s Office public records request procedures should be directed to the Administration Division at (334) 737-7107.