Search Lee County Jail Mugshots

Lee County jail mugshots are maintained by the Lee County Sheriff's Office in Opelika. The sheriff provides an online inmate search system where you can look up current inmates and view their booking photos. When someone gets arrested in Lee County, including in Auburn, they are booked into the county jail. These records are public under Alabama law.

Lee County Online Inmate Search

The Lee County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search system. This lets you look up current inmates from any computer or phone. It is one of the better jail search tools in east Alabama.

To search for Lee County jail mugshots online, visit the Lee County Inmate Search page. Enter the person's name to begin searching. Results show current inmates with mugshots, booking dates, charges, and bond information.

The online system shows current inmates only. Once someone posts bond or is released, they drop off the active roster. For historical records, contact the sheriff's office or use ALEA for statewide criminal history searches.

Lee County is home to Auburn University, which brings a large student population. The jail sees steady activity, especially during football season and other major events. The online system handles the high demand for inmate information.

How to Find Mugshots in Lee County

There are several ways to get jail mugshots in Lee County depending on your needs.

For current inmates, start with the online search. Go to leecountysheriff.org and click inmate search. Enter the last name to find results. This is free and available 24 hours a day.

For in-person requests, visit the sheriff's office at 1900 Frederick Road in Opelika. The phone number is (334) 737-7100. Staff can help with records requests. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the jailer's record book must be available for public inspection.

For background checks or older records, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has criminal history from all 67 counties. Online checks cost $15. Mail requests are $25.

Court records are available at pa.alacourt.com. Search Lee County cases by name. This shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes. No mugshots but useful for case research.

Lee County Jail Contact Information

Here is how to reach the Lee County Sheriff's Office and jail.

The address is 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801. The main phone number is (334) 737-7100. Office hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The jail itself operates 24 hours.

Opelika is the county seat but Auburn is the largest city. Auburn University drives much of the local population. Arrests from both cities go through the county jail.

The Auburn Police Department and Opelika Police Department both book arrestees into the Lee County Jail. The online roster includes bookings from all agencies in the county.

What Lee County Mugshots Include

When someone is booked into the Lee County Jail, staff record several pieces of information.

Lee County mugshot records typically include:

• Full legal name and any aliases used
• Date of birth and current age
• Physical description with height and weight
• Race, sex, hair color, and eye color
• Booking number and booking date
• All charges at time of arrest
• Bond amount set by the court
• Arresting agency information

The online search shows most of this information. Full records are available through public records requests at the sheriff's office.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama law makes jail mugshots public. Several statutes protect your right to access these records in Lee County.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. Every citizen can inspect and copy public records. Mugshots are public. You do not need to explain why you want them.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a record book of prisoners. This book must show names, ages, descriptions, charges, and dates. The book must be open for public inspection during office hours.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff legal custody of the county jail. The Lee County Sheriff is responsible for the facility and all records.

For expungement, Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2 allow certain charges to be removed. The filing fee is $500 with waivers for low-income petitioners.

Cities in Lee County

Lee County includes Auburn and Opelika plus smaller communities. People arrested in these cities go to the Lee County Jail.

Auburn is the largest city in Lee County with a population around 76,000. Auburn University is located here, making the city population fluctuate with the school year. The Auburn Police Department handles city arrests, which are then booked into the county jail.

Opelika is the county seat with about 32,000 people. It is the commercial center of the county. Opelika Police handle arrests in the city, with booking at the county jail.

Other communities include Smiths Station and Phenix City is in neighboring Russell County. All Lee County arrests go through the sheriff's office jail.

Nearby Counties

Lee County borders several Alabama and Georgia counties. Check these if you cannot find someone in Lee County records.

Search Lee County Mugshots

Use our search tool to find jail mugshots and arrest records in Lee County, Alabama.