Lee County Jail Roster Search

Lee County jail roster records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Opelika. This east Alabama county is home to Auburn University. The jail can hold 420 inmates with a daily average of about 380. You can search for inmates online through a dedicated search tool. The roster shows charges, status, and booking details. VINELink notifications are also available. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, jail records are public. This guide shows how to access jail roster records in Lee County, Alabama.

Lee County Sheriff's Office

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is at 1900 Frederick Road in Opelika. The office handles law enforcement for the entire county. It runs the W.S. "Buck" Jones Detention Center.

The office has a full website with inmate search tools. You can look up current inmates online. Staff can also help by phone or email during business hours.

How to Search Lee County Inmates

Lee County has a dedicated inmate search tool. Visit leecosheriffal.gov/inmateSearch to use it. The tool helps you find current inmates quickly.

The search offers several options. You can enter the inmate's name. You can search by date of birth. A booking number works too. There are filters for gender and date of incarceration. This helps narrow down results.

Results show the current status. You see what charges the person faces. The system is updated regularly. This gives you accurate information about who is in custody.

To search Lee County jail records online, you can use:

• The inmate's first or last name
• Date of birth for exact matches
• Booking number if known
• Gender and date filters

If you cannot find someone, call (334) 749-5651. Staff can search by phone. They can confirm if a person is in custody and give you bond details.

VINELink Notifications in Lee County

Lee County uses the VINELink system. This is a victim notification service. It tracks inmates and sends alerts when their status changes.

VINELink is a partnership between the District Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Office. It provides near real-time updates. You get notified when an offender is released, transferred, or escapes.

To use VINELink:

• Visit vinelink.com to register
• Download the mobile app from iTunes or Google Play
• Choose how you want to be notified: phone, email, or text
• The service is free and available 24/7

VINELink is helpful for crime victims. It lets them know when an offender's custody status changes. This adds a layer of safety and awareness.

What Lee County Jail Records Show

Jail roster records contain facts about each booking. Alabama law requires the sheriff to keep this data. The records are public under state code.

Lee County jail roster records generally contain the following:

• Full name of the inmate
• Date of birth
• Booking number from intake
• All criminal charges filed
• Current custody status
• Gender and other details
• Date of incarceration

The W.S. "Buck" Jones Detention Center is the main jail. It can hold 420 inmates. The average daily population is about 380. It serves the entire county including Auburn and Opelika.

Alabama Laws on Jail Rosters

Alabama law makes jail records public. Two main statutes apply. These give you the right to see inmate information.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a jail book. The book must list every prisoner. It shows name, age, sex, race, and charges. It shows booking and release dates. This book is public. You can view it during office hours.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It gives residents the right to inspect public records. Jail rosters are public records. You do not need to explain why you want them. The sheriff can charge fair fees for copies.

Some data is protected. Juvenile records are sealed under Alabama Code Section 12-15-133. Medical records are private. Data that could harm jail security may be withheld. But basic booking facts are always public.

Note: Expunged records will not appear in searches. Alabama Code Section 15-27 allows some records to be sealed if charges were dropped or the person was cleared.

How to Request Jail Records

Getting Lee County jail records is straightforward. The online search tool handles most needs. For official copies, contact the Sheriff's Office.

Use the online search for quick checks. It is free. You can see current inmates and their charges. This answers basic questions fast.

For copies, visit the Sheriff's Office at 1900 Frederick Road in Opelika. Bring a photo ID. Tell staff what records you need. They can print copies. Fees apply. Most agencies charge about one dollar per page.

Written requests work too. Mail your request to the Sheriff's Office at PO Box 688, Opelika, AL 36803. Include the inmate's name and date of birth. List what records you want. Send payment by money order if you know the fee.

Court Records in Lee County

Jail records and court records are different. Jail records show who is in custody. Court records show what happens with the case.

Lee County is part of the 37th Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felony cases. The district court handles misdemeanors and traffic matters.

Search Alabama court records at pa.alacourt.com. The AlacourtAccess system covers all state courts. You can look up cases by name or case number. There are fees for detailed searches.

For court questions in Lee County, contact the Circuit Clerk. The office is at the courthouse in Opelika.

Search Lee County Records

Use this tool to find jail records and other public records in Lee County, Alabama.

Cities in Lee County

Lee County has several cities and towns. People arrested in these areas may be booked at the Lee County Jail.

Auburn is the largest city with about 83,700 people. It is home to Auburn University. Opelika is the county seat with about 32,000 people. Other towns include Smiths Station, Salem, and Phenix City (partly in Russell County). Residents of all these places use the Lee County jail system when arrested by county law enforcement.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Lee County. Check them if you are unsure where an arrest happened.

Lee County also borders Georgia. If the arrest was near the state line, the person might be in Georgia custody.