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Lee County, MS Arrests & Jail Inmate Records

How To Search Lee County Arrest Records

Lee County records over 2,500 arrests annually, contributing to Mississippi's total of approximately 50,000 arrests each year. Arrest records in the county are publicly accessible under the Mississippi Public Records Act. However, some records are exempt from public access to protect privacy, such as sealed or expunged records, medical records, and those involving minors.

Fees for obtaining copies of the county's arrest records typically range from $1 to $32, depending on the agency. Access to restricted records is accessible to authorized parties, including the individuals named in the records, law enforcement agencies, courts, and the County District Attorney's Office.

How To Look Up Lee County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Lee County may be obtained from various agencies, including local Police Departments, the County Sheriff's Office, and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

Sheriff Arrest Records

Individuals interested in obtaining arrest records from the Lee County Sheriff's Office can request them by mail or in person at:

The County Sheriff's Office

510 North Commerce Street

Tupelo, MS 38804

Phone: (662) 432-2600

Fax: (662) 841-9044

Requests should include key details such as the arrested individual's full name and date of birth. The fee is $5 for the first copy of arrest records and $1 for each additional copy. Additionally, the Sheriff's Office provides an Inmate Search tool that allows users to look up current inmates held at the detention center.

Police Arrest Records

To obtain arrest records from Police Departments in Lee County, individuals should first identify the law enforcement agencies involved in the arrest. Once identified, contact the appropriate departments in person or through their official platforms to request the records. Major Police Departments in the county serve as primary points of contact for such requests. The local Police Departments in the county include:

Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Lee County criminal records can be obtained from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety either online, by mail, or in person. To request criminal records online, individuals must complete a Name-Based Check through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety portal, which requires a $32 processing fee. For in-person or mail requests, individuals should download and complete the Authorization to Release Information form from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Criminal Information Center platform. The completed form must be submitted to:

Mississippi Criminal Information Center

3891 Highway 468

West Pearl, MS 39208

For additional information regarding criminal records requests, contact the Criminal Information Center by phone at (601) 933-2600.

Criminal Court Records

Lee County criminal court records are maintained by the Lee County Circuit Court and may be accessed through the Circuit Clerk's Office. The office is responsible for storing and providing public access to these records. Copies can be obtained in person or by mail at:

The County Circuit Clerk's Office

200 West Jefferson Street

P.O. Box 762

Tupelo, MS 38804

Phone: (662) 432-2320

Criminal court records are also available online through the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) system. Requesters must register for an account to search records using the case number, party name, or other identifying information. Additionally, third-party websites such as InfoTracer offer a convenient way to access the county's arrest and criminal records by aggregating data from official sources.

Arrest Statistics

Lee County has an arrest rate of 868.75 per 100,000 residents. Below is a summary of arrest statistics for the county:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder4
Sex Offense50
Robbery28
Aggravated Assault134
Burglary547
Larceny Theft1,128
Fraud272
Motor Vehicle Theft142
Arson14
Total Number of Arrests2,309

Source: Mississippi Crime Statistics

Lee County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Lee county, Mississippi with a total number of 0 employees - female, male officers and civilians. Lee County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is MS0410000, it belongs to the East South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Lee County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Mississippi
  • City: Tupelo
  • Type: County
  • Address: 510 N. Commerce St.
  • Phone Number: (662) 841-9040

Police Departments in Lee County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Saltillo Police Department142 Front St662-869-5454
Tupelo Police Department220 Front St N662-841-6491

Lee County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Lee County

NameAddressPhone
Lee County MS Juvenile Detention Center454 North Commerce Street662-680-6017
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