Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
You can call the 434-bed Lee County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 334-737-7050.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Lee County Detention Center at 334-737-7050 for help.
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
Other Jails and Prisons
Search for an inmate in the Lee County Detention Center on the Official Jail Inmate Roster to learn their charges, bond amount, and visitation eligibility, and to view their mugshot. You can also contact the jail at 334-737-7050. Alabama court information for criminal cases can be accessed through the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.
Lee County Detention Center Inmate Search
Before you call, check our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. They explain how to find an inmate in the Lee County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after someone is arrested and booked. If you still need help, call 334-737-7050.
By the numbers, the Lee County Detention Center:
At most city and county jails, at least 40% of inmates turn over monthly, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, while about 8-9% stay six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Lee County remain in custody at the Lee County facility much longer.
Each year, Lee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,680 offenders.
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 Lee County Detention Center is run by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. It shares the Sheriff’s Office address at 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801. The Sheriff’s main number is (334) 749-5651, with office hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The jail line is (334) 737-7050 and answers 24 hours a day. The two-story, medium-security jail opened in 1984, has room for about 434 people, and books more than 4,500 people a year. It holds men and women charged with misdemeanors and felonies, and people with county sentences of less than a year stay here.
Lee County does not offer in-person visits. The Sheriff’s Office says all visits are remote, so you can connect from a computer, tablet, or phone. Visits, texts, emails, and calls all go through NCIC. Set up an account at ncic.com or call (800) 943-2189. Video visits can last anywhere from one to 25 minutes, are available seven days a week, and cost $0.30 a minute. NCIC gives each person one free visit and several free phone calls every week. Because nobody needs to visit in person, the main reasons to go to the jail are posting bond, using the lobby kiosk, or picking someone up.
Use the Sheriff’s inmate search at leecosheriffal.gov or its recent-arrests page to find someone. Under Rule 4.3, the person will see a judge without unnecessary delay and within 72 hours of arrest. Lee County is in the 37th Judicial Circuit, and case information is on Alacourt. If there’s a warrant, call the Sheriff’s Office or a lawyer before you turn yourself in.
For bond amounts, call (334) 737-7050. Bonds can be paid with cash, a credit card, or a money order, backed by property in Lee County, or posted through a licensed bonding company. In Alabama, most defendants are entitled to bail. Capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great are an exception. Aniah’s Law (2022) also allows detention without bail after a hearing for murder; first-degree kidnapping, rape, sodomy, sexual torture, domestic violence, human trafficking, burglary, arson, and robbery; aggravated child abuse and certain offenses against children; and terrorism. Amendment 1, approved in May 2026 with 81.6% of the vote, added solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle. Rule 7.2 sets a recommended schedule of $10,000–$60,000 for a Class A felony, $5,000–$30,000 for Class B, $300–$6,000 for a Class A misdemeanor, and $1,000–$7,500 for DUI, which judges can raise or lower. Personal recognizance and unsecured appearance bonds are also possible.
Mail goes to the person’s name at P.O. Box 2407, Opelika, AL 36801. For commissary money, use the lobby kiosk (cash or card) or team3.inmatecanteen.com (debit or credit). Orders are due by 11 p.m. Monday and delivered Wednesday, with a limit of $120 a week not counting snack bundles. Everyone gets three meals a day, basic hygiene items, medical care, and postage if they can’t afford it. For someone held seven days or less, you may drop off plain white underwear, socks, and T-shirts (three of each), two thermal sets, one pair of plain white tennis shoes, three plain white wire-free bras for women, and one Bible or Quran. Anyone released gets their remaining balance on a check or debit card. Lee-Russell Public Transit offers free on-demand rides on weekdays that you book ahead at (334) 749-9092. Nearby, Chevron at 2300 Gateway Dr and Marathon at 1460 Gateway Dr sell gas. Jim Bob’s Chicken Fingers at 2070 Frederick Rd and Sonic Drive-In at 2100 Frederick Rd serve quick meals.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Lee County Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Lee County Detention Center:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Lee County Detention Center at 334-737-7050.
After being arrested and booked into Lee County Detention Center in Opelika, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 334-737-7050 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Lee County, Alabama, visit the Lee County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1900 Frederick Road
Opelika, AL 36803-0688
334-737-7050
VIDEO VISITS ONLY
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| 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 |
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
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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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center?
1900 Frederick Road
Opelika, AL 36803-0688
334-737-7050
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| 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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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Lee County Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lee County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page 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 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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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the 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:
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
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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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
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 Amazon, Barnes & 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
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 Amazon, Barnes & 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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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Lee County Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lee County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lee County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lee County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
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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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lee County Detention Center using an Online 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
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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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.
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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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding 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.
The Lee County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Lee County: Auburn, Loachapoka, Notasulga, Opelika, Phenix City, Salem and Smiths Station.
