Lee County, AL Arrests & Jail Inmate Records

The Lee County Sheriff's Office maintains and provides public access to countywide arrest records. Interested persons can obtain these records by conducting a local background check. To do that, submit a valid ID along with applicable fees in person at the Sheriff's Office located at:

1900 Frederick Road

Opelika, AL 36801

Phone: (334) 749-5651

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Requesters can also view the details of individuals incarcerated within Lee County through the Inmate Search website.

At the municipal level, communities in Lee County have local police departments with the authority to execute arrests and ensure public safety. These departments often maintain and provide public access to arrest records through their records division. Some agencies may also provide electronic access to arrest records through incident report websites or public records portals. Auburn Police Department and Opelika Police Department are the major police departments operating in Lee County.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) provides public access to Lee County arrest records and other criminal information at the state level. To request records from the ALEA, visit a law enforcement agency near you for fingerprinting. Then, mail a completed Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record form along with a $25 check or money order, a valid ID, and a set of fingerprints to:

ALEA Criminal Records and Identification Unit

P.O. Box 1511

ATTN: Record Challenge

Montgomery, AL 36102-1511

Alternatively, ALEA-maintained criminal records are available online through the Alabama Background Check System. To search the platform, users are typically required to have an account and pay subscription fees.

For further guidance on obtaining state-level criminal records, contact the ALEA by calling 1-866-740-4762 or 334-676-7897.

In Lee County, most criminal cases are handled by the Circuit Court and District Court. The Circuit Clerk's Office is responsible for maintaining records of the legal proceedings of these courts. These records often include details of arrests, warrants, and detention in criminal cases.

To obtain criminal court records in Lee County, submit a completed Request for Copies form in person or via mail to the Circuit Clerk's Office located at: 2311 Gateway Dr., Suite 104

Opelika, AL 36801

Alternatively, requesters may view records online through the statewide case search portal or by searching third-party databases. Privately-run platforms like InfoTracer offer easy access to various public records in Lee County, including arrest and criminal court records.