Information about inmates at the 107-bed Lee County Jail is available by calling 979-542-2800 at any hour.
People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here and go through booking and processing. If their charges require it, they remain in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until the conclusion of their trial.
Look up the facility’s current roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides guidance on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mailing an inmate, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, call Lee County Jail at 979-542-2800.
Phone: 979-542-2800
Physical Address:
2122 FM 448
Giddings, TX 78942
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
NCIC-Lee County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 78606
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lee County Jail
c/o Lee County Sheriff’s Office
P. O. Box 98
Giddings, TX 78942
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lee County Jail, 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 979-542-2800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Lee County and anywhere in Texas.
The Lee County Jail maintains an average of 107 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lee County Jail 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 2,140 offenders.
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Visitation at Lee County Jail requires inmates to complete a visitation list before being housed in the general population. Inmates are allowed to designate up to five (5) individuals, including minors, as unofficial visitors. Only individuals listed by the inmate are permitted to visit.
When visiting, it is mandatory to present a valid photo identification such as a current driver's license, state-issued photo ID card, military ID, or passport. Visitors without acceptable photo ID will not be granted entry. Minors under the age of 17 are only allowed in the facility when accompanied by a guardian.
In the visitation area, visitors are not permitted to carry purses, coats, cell phones, cameras, recording devices, or packages of any kind. All personal belongings, except identification and keys, should be secured in your vehicle. Visitors are subject to search. Proper conduct is expected from both visitors and inmates, and any inappropriate behavior may result in the termination of the visit. Individuals showing signs of alcohol or drug use will not be permitted to visit, and a deputy will be notified.
Inmates are allowed a maximum of two (2) twenty (20) minute visits per week, depending on gender:
FEMALE INMATES:
MALE INMATES:
When writing to an inmate in Lee County Jail, ensure that your return address is included on the envelope. Address the envelope as follows:
Lee County Sheriff's Office P. O. Box 98 Giddings, TX 78942 Attn: Inmate's Name
The commissary at Lee County Jail is provided through Lone Star Commissary in Huntsville, Texas. Inmates are allowed to make commissary purchases once a week, typically on Monday, with delivery on Thursday. Indigent inmates receive essential items such as personal hygiene products, paper, pencil, envelopes, and stamps on a weekly basis.
If you wish to send money orders for an inmate's commissary, ensure that the money order is made out to the inmate and address the envelope accordingly. Money orders must be received before 10:00 a.m. on Monday for Thursday's commissary. Inmates can also purchase phone cards from the commissary, or you can call Customer Service at (800) 483-8314, available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., to buy phone minutes.
Please note that no outside packages will be accepted. If you have any further questions, you can contact the Commissary Officer by calling (979) 542-2800.
Inmate Digital Communication Costs
- Cost Per Message (Taxes May Apply) - $0.30
- Cost Per Attachment - $0.35
- Cost_per_video_message - $0.35
After arrest, individuals are processed at Lee County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Lee County Jail:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 979-542-2800.
If someone is taken to Lee County Jail in Giddings for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 979-542-2800.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Lee County, Texas, visit the Lee County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lee County Jail? What is the Schedule?
2122 FM 448
Giddings, TX 78942
979-542-2800
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 979-542-2800 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| WEDNESDAY Males |
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
| WEDNESDAY Females |
9:00 am - 10:30 am |
| SATURDAY Males |
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
| SATURDAY Females |
9:00 am - 10:30 am |
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.
Ask Lee County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Lee County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is 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 logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
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 Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-542-2800 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 Jail?
2122 FM 448
Giddings, TX 78942
979-542-2800
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-542-2800 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lee County Jail?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the jail whether it takes deposits in person before you go.
Call Lee County Jail to ask whether it has a Tiger kiosk for cash or card deposits, and where it is.
If you can't get your questions answered online call the Lee County Jail at 979-542-2800.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Tiger Commissary's online site lists the services set up for each jail, such as commissary orders or deposits.
Go to Tiger's online site, pick the state and the jail, and see which services it offers there.
Choice 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.
Call Lee County Jail at 979-542-2800 to confirm the address to send the money order to and how they want it made out.
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 979-542-2800 to ask facility personnel who to make the money order out to, and where to send it.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Lee County follow these instructions:
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-542-2800 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lee County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Lee County follow these instructions:
Lee County Jail 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 Jail, 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 Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-542-2800 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lee County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lee County Jail 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 Jail 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 & Inmate ID#
NCIC-Lee County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 78606
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lee County Jail
c/o Lee County Sheriff’s Office
P. O. Box 98
Giddings, TX 78942
NO Newspapers or Magazines
Books
The Lee County Jail 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 Jail 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 books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lee County Jail
c/o Lee County Sheriff’s Office
P. O. Box 98
Giddings, TX 78942
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-542-2800 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lee County Jail, and what can I purchase?
If you want to purchase Commissary for your inmate online click on the image below and follow the instructions.
To purchase commissary for an inmate in Lee County follow these instructions:
For more on ordering commissary through Tiger Commissary, check out our Commissary Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-542-2800 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lee County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Lee County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $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 Jail follow these steps:
Lee County Jail 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
• Ask Lee County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Lee County Jail 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 Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-542-2800 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lee County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Lee County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Lee County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Lee County Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lee County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-542-2800 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lee County?
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