Search Auburn Inmate Records
Auburn inmate records are kept at the Lee County Detention Center in Opelika. Auburn Police make arrests within city limits but do not run a long-term jail. The police department has a short-term holding area. Most inmates transfer to Lee County within a day. Auburn has about 83,757 residents and is home to Auburn University in Lee County.
Auburn Quick Facts
Where Auburn Inmates Are Held
Auburn does not run its own full jail. The city has a holding area at the police station. This is for short stays only. Most people arrested in Auburn transfer to the Lee County Detention Center in Opelika within 24 hours. The county jail handles all inmates with charges that need court dates in Auburn.
When Auburn Police arrest someone, they take the person to the police station first. Officers complete the booking process there. They take mugshots and fingerprints. They enter the person into the system. Then the inmate goes to the county jail in Opelika. Lee County takes over from that point. The sheriff's office maintains all inmate records after the transfer from Auburn.
This setup is normal for mid-size Alabama cities. Running a full jail costs a lot of money. It needs staff around the clock. Auburn saves money by using the county facility. The Lee County Detention Center has more than enough space for Auburn arrests. The two cities are only about 8 miles apart, so transport is fast.
| Detention Facility | Lee County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 1900 Frederick Road Opelika, AL 36801 |
| Phone | (334) 737-7520 |
| Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Website | leecosheriffal.gov |
Auburn Police Department
The Auburn Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. The department has about 170 sworn officers. They patrol the city and the Auburn University campus area. The police station sits on North Ross Street downtown. Officers make arrests and complete initial booking before inmates go to Lee County in Auburn.
Chief Cedric Anderson leads the department. The records division can help with questions about arrests made in Auburn. Call the main line to reach records staff. They can tell you if someone was arrested recently. For current inmate status, you need to contact the Lee County jail since that is where Auburn inmates are held after booking.
| Police Department | Auburn Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 North Ross Street Auburn, AL 36830 |
| Main Phone | (334) 501-3100 |
| Records Division | (334) 501-3140 |
| Website | auburnalabama.org/police |
How to Search Auburn Inmates Online
You can search for Auburn inmates through the Lee County Sheriff's website. The county posts recent arrests online. Go to leecosheriffal.gov/recentArrests to see the current roster. The page shows people booked in the last few days. This includes arrests from Auburn and other Lee County cities.
The roster shows basic info for each inmate. You see the name, mugshot, and booking date. Charges are listed with bond amounts. The list updates as new people come in. You can scroll through to find someone. There is no search box on the basic roster page. You need to look through the list manually for Auburn arrests.
To find Auburn inmates, you can check these sources:
- Lee County Sheriff recent arrests page for current inmates
- ADOC Inmate Search for state prisoners from Auburn
- Alacourt ACCESS for court records at $9.99 per search
For state inmates from Auburn, use the ADOC search at doc.alabama.gov/inmatesearch. This is free for current state prisoners. Enter the name or AIS number. The AIS number is a six-digit code that gives exact matches. County jail records and state prison records are separate systems. You may need to check both when searching for Auburn inmates.
Auburn Inmate Record Fees
The online roster for Lee County is free. You pay nothing to look up current inmates from Auburn. Fees apply when you need copies of records. The sheriff's office and police department both charge for official copies.
Auburn Police records division can provide arrest reports. Call ahead to ask about fees. The Lee County Sheriff handles booking records after transfer. Background checks through the county cost $5 to $25 in most cases. For court records, Alacourt ACCESS costs $9.99 per name search. Document images cost extra through that system.
Bond filing has its own fees. The standard filing fee is $35 in Lee County. Licensed bondsmen charge about 10% of the total bond. Cash bonds need the full amount. Property bonds require court approval. Contact the Lee County Circuit Clerk at (334) 737-3595 for current bond filing info for Auburn cases.
ADOC charges $25 minimum for historical state inmate records. This is for people who served time at state prisons. The fee is not refundable even if no records exist. For current state inmates, the ADOC search is free online.
Auburn University and Inmate Records
Auburn University makes this city unique. The school has over 30,000 students. Game days bring more than 80,000 fans to town. This creates a large transient population in Auburn. Many inmates are not local residents. They may be students or visitors in town for events.
The Auburn Police Department works closely with Auburn University Police. Both agencies make arrests in the city. University police handle crimes on campus property. City police cover everything else. All arrests from both agencies go to the Lee County jail. You search the same roster regardless of which department made the arrest in Auburn.
During football season, arrests spike on game weekends. Public intoxication and disorderly conduct are common charges. The jail sees more bookings from Friday through Sunday when games are in town. If you are looking for someone arrested during a game weekend, check the Lee County roster. It covers all Auburn arrests including those near the stadium.
Students arrested in Auburn face the same system as anyone else. Their records go to the county jail. Court cases go through the Lee County court system. Parents looking for info on a student should check the Lee County inmate roster first. For court dates, try Alacourt ACCESS or call the Circuit Clerk for Auburn cases.
Alabama Inmate Records Laws
Alabama law gives residents the right to view public records. This includes most inmate data in Auburn. Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40 says every resident can inspect and copy public records. Jail rosters and booking logs fall under this law.
You do not need a reason to request records. The law applies to all public agencies. Under Section 36-12-41, agencies must provide copies when you pay a fair fee. The agency has 10 business days to acknowledge your request. They must respond within 15 business days after that for Auburn inmate records.
Some records stay sealed. Youthful offender files are protected under Section 15-19-7. Expunged records are hidden from public view. Medical data stays private under federal law. Security details about jail operations are also exempt. Only Alabama residents can make formal records requests in Auburn.
Other Alabama Cities
Auburn is one of ten Alabama cities with a population over 50,000. Each city has its own police department and inmate record system. Most use county jails like Auburn does. Birmingham, Montgomery, Hoover, and Dothan run their own city jails.
Lee County Inmate Records
Auburn is in Lee County. All Auburn inmates transfer to the Lee County Detention Center. The county sheriff maintains all inmate records after booking. For full details on the Lee County jail, visiting hours, and record requests, see the Lee County page.