Lee County Detention Center

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Lee County Detention Center Information

Lee County Detention Center is a 434-bed jail located in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 334-737-7050.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Lee County Detention Center at 334-737-7050 for assistance.

Phone: 334-737-7050

Physical Address:
1900 Frederick Road
Opelika, AL 36803-0688

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Name ID# and Housing Assignment
Lee County Detention Center
Post Office Box 2407
Opelika, AL 36801

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Name ID# and Housing Assignment
Lee County Detention Center
Post Office Box 2407
Opelika, AL 36801

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How Do You Find Someone in the Lee County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Lee County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 334-737-7050 for the information you are looking for.

Lee County Detention Center Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Lee County Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-737-7050 for further assistance.

The Lee County Detention Center maintains an average of 434 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lee County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Lee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,680 offenders.

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About the Lee County Detention Center

Lee County Detention Center in Opelika, Alabama is a medium-security facility with a capacity of 434 inmates. It houses all kinds of inmates from those with low-level misdemeanors to those incarcerated for more severe offenses, and it can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is not related to the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center or the Lee County Youth Development Center. It is a sprawling two-story brick and concrete structure that was built in 1984.

The facility is attached to the W.S. “Buck” Jones Sheriff’s Administration Building and the original jail located at the Justice Center. 

The jail is located at 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, Alabama, 36801 and the phone number is 334-749-5651. The jail is operated by the Lee County Sheriff's Office and receives around 4532 bookings per year. Visitation hours are Sunday 7:30am to 2:30pm and Monday 7:30am to 11:00pm. Inmates can be looked up online or by calling 334-737-7050.

The jail houses many Native American inmates. The jail is a full-service law enforcement agency serving a population of over 174,000 people. As of 2018, the violent crime rate in Lee County was 275 per year.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Lee County Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Lee County Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Lee County Detention Center includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 334-737-7050.

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Directions / Map to the Lee County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Lee County

If someone has been booked at Lee County Detention Center in Opelika, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 334-737-7050.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Lee County.
  • Property within Lee County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Lee County, Alabama, visit the Lee County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Lee County Detention Center REMOTE (from home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1900 Frederick Road
Opelika, AL 36803-0688
334-737-7050

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance to 2 weeks in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
7:00PM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
7:00PM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 8:30PM

 

Lee County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Lee County Detention Center
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-737-7050 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center?

Lee County Detention Center REMOTE (from home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1900 Frederick Road
Opelika, AL 36803-0688
334-737-7050

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance to 2 weeks in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
7:00PM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
7:00PM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 5:30PM
​​​​​​​7:00PM - 8:30PM

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-737-7050 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center?

How Do I put Money on an Inmate's Commissary Account in the Lee County Detention Center to Purchase Phone Cards?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Lee County Detention Center
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use the NCIC self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Lee County Detention Center uses NCIC to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. NCIC charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.



Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.  Mail it to the Lee County Detention Center address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name & Name ID# and Housing Assignment
Lee County Detention Center
Post Office Box 2407
Opelika, AL 36801

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 800-943-2189

For more information about sending an inmate money for phone cards or other commissary sundries, check out our Inmate Money Page.

How to deposit money in an inmate's phone account in the Lee County Detention Center

  • To deposit money online go the NCIC website
  • To deposit money over the phone call 800-943-2189
  • To deposit money at the jail use the NCIC Kiosk in the Lee County Detention Center lobby.
  • Call the jail at 334-737-7050 to confirm lobby hours for depositing inmate funds.

For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-737-7050 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Lee County Detention Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Lee County follow these instructions:

Lee County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Alabama.
  • Choose Lee County Detention Center
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Lee County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Alabama to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Alabama to Alabama) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Lee County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-737-7050 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Lee County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lee County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Lee County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Name ID# and Housing Assignment
Lee County Detention Center
Post Office Box 2407
Opelika, AL 36801



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Name ID# and Housing Assignment
Lee County Detention Center
Post Office Box 2407
Opelika, AL 36801



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Lee County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lee County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Name ID# and Housing Assignment
Lee County Detention Center
Post Office Box 2407
Opelika, AL 36801

Lee County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lee County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Lee County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Name ID# and Housing Assignment
Lee County Detention Center
Post Office Box 2407
Opelika, AL 36801



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Name ID# and Housing Assignment
Lee County Detention Center
Post Office Box 2407
Opelika, AL 36801



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Lee County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lee County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Name ID# and Housing Assignment
Lee County Detention Center
Post Office Box 2407
Opelika, AL 36801

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-737-7050 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-737-7050 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Lee County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.



You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Lee County Detention Center lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Lee County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Lee County Detention Center follow these steps:

Lee County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Lee County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:

•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Lee County Detention Center lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Lee County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Lee County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-737-7050 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Lee County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Lee County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.


How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Lee County Detention Center

Lee County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-737-7050 for further assistance.

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Search for an Inmate in Lee County

This facility, known as "Lee County Detention Center" is also known as Lee County Jail, Lee County Sheriff, Lee County Inmate Search, Lee County Arrests, Lee County Jail & Detention Facility, Lee County Jail/Detention Center.