Search Auburn Jail Mugshots
Auburn jail mugshots are maintained by the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Auburn is home to Auburn University and has about 83,000 residents. As a college town, arrest activity can increase during football season and major events. When someone is arrested in Auburn, whether by city police or university police, they are booked into the Lee County Jail in Opelika. The Lee County Sheriff provides an online inmate search where you can find current inmates with their booking photos and charges.
Auburn Quick Facts
Which County Handles Auburn Arrests
Auburn is in Lee County. The Lee County Sheriff operates the jail in Opelika, about 8 miles from Auburn. All Auburn arrests are processed at this facility.
Lee County Jail contact information:
- Address: 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801
- Sheriff Phone: (334) 737-7100
- Jail Phone: (334) 737-7120
- Online Roster: leecountysheriff.org/inmate-search
How to Find Auburn Jail Mugshots
There are several ways to find Auburn jail mugshots. Online search is fastest for current inmates.
The Lee County Sheriff has an online inmate search at their website. Go to leecountysheriff.org and click on Inmate Search. Enter a name to find matching inmates. Results show mugshots with charges and bond information.
For in-person requests, visit the Lee County Sheriff's Office in Opelika at 1900 Frederick Road. Staff can help with record searches during business hours.
For statewide criminal records, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. Fee is $25 by mail or $15 online.
Auburn Police Division
Auburn Police Division handles most arrests in the city.
Auburn Police contact information:
- Address: 141 N Ross Street, Auburn, AL 36830
- Non-Emergency: (334) 501-3100
- Website: auburnalabama.org/police
Auburn Police book all arrests into Lee County Jail in Opelika.
Auburn Municipal Court is at 141 N Ross Street. Phone: (334) 501-7260.
Auburn University Police
Auburn University has its own police department with jurisdiction on campus.
Auburn University Police contact information:
- Address: 543 West Magnolia Avenue, Auburn, AL 36849
- Phone: (334) 844-8888
University police arrests are booked into Lee County Jail just like city arrests. During home football games, arrest activity increases. All booking records go through the county system.
What Auburn Jail Records Show
Booking records at Lee County Jail capture standard information.
Jail records typically include:
- Booking photograph (mugshot)
- Full name and aliases
- Date of birth and age
- Physical description
- Booking number and date
- Charges at arrest
- Bond amount
- Arresting agency (Auburn PD or AUPD)
Alabama Public Records Laws
Auburn jail mugshots are public records under Alabama law.
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act allowing access to mugshots.
Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a public prisoner log.
Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff custody of jail records.
Expungement may be available under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2.
Legal Resources
Legal help is available in the Auburn-Opelika area.
Legal Services Alabama has an Opelika office at 1502 Frederick Road. Phone: (334) 745-4670.
Lee County Bar Association provides referrals at (334) 749-5656.
Alabama State Bar referral line is 1-800-392-5660.
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