Lee County Mugshots

Lee County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Lee County Sheriff's Office in Alabama. This county is home to Auburn University and has over 174,000 residents. Sheriff Jay Jones runs the Lee County Detention Center, a medium to maximum security facility that holds about 420 inmates. The jail averages 380 inmates per day and is considered one of the most efficient in the southeast. You can search Lee County mugshots online through the sheriff's inmate search portal.

Lee County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Jay Jones runs the Lee County Sheriff's Office. The main office is at 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801. Call (334) 749-5651 for general questions.

For jail info, call (334) 737-7050. The jail staff can help with inmate questions, visiting, and bond information.

Visit the sheriff's website at leecountysheriff.org for the inmate search and other resources.

How to Search Lee County Mugshots

Lee County has an online inmate search at leecosheriffal.gov/inmateSearch. The search is free and shows current inmates.

To search Lee County mugshots, enter the person's name. Results show the mugshot, charges, and booking date. You can also use VINELink to track inmates and get status alerts.

Lee County mugshots are public records under Alabama law. Section 36-12-40 and Section 36-22-8 of the Alabama Code require jail records to be open for public inspection.

Lee County is one of the top 5 fastest growing counties in Alabama. The jail handles a high volume of bookings from Auburn, Opelika, and surrounding areas.

Lee County Detention Center

The Lee County Detention Center is next to the sheriff's office at 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801. This is a medium to maximum security facility.

The jail has capacity for about 420 detainees and averages 380 inmates per day. It is considered one of the most efficient jail facilities in the southeast region.

Lee County offers video visitation. Visitors can schedule visits for up to 30 minutes with up to 4 people. Check the sheriff's website for current rules and schedules.

Are Lee County Arrest Records Public

Yes. Lee County arrest records and mugshots are public. Anyone can search the jail roster online without giving a reason.

The Alabama Open Records Act requires public agencies to make records available. Jail rosters are public records that must be open for inspection.

Juvenile records are not public. Sealed and expunged records are also restricted. But most adult arrest records in Lee County are available to anyone.

Cities in Lee County

Lee County is home to Auburn, a major college town with Auburn University. Arrests in Auburn are booked at the county jail.

The county seat is Opelika. Other communities include Smiths Station and Phenix City is nearby in Russell County.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone in Lee County, check these nearby counties.

Search Lee County Records

Use the tool below to search mugshots and arrest records in Lee County, Alabama.