Lee County Inmate Population Data

Lee County inmate population records are tracked by the sheriff's office in Leesburg. The county jail is the main holding facility for arrests made in this southwest Georgia county. Lee County sits next to Dougherty County, home to Albany, which means the two law enforcement systems sometimes work together on cases that cross county lines. No public jail roster is available online, but state tools and VINELink give you free ways to search. This page covers every option for finding inmates in Lee County.

Lee County Inmate Population Data

The Lee County Sheriff operates the jail in Leesburg. Every arrest in the county gets processed at this facility. Staff book inmates, record charges, set bond amounts, and maintain the roster. The jail runs around the clock. Leesburg is the county seat, and the courthouse is close by.

Lee County borders Dougherty County to the south. Albany, the seat of Dougherty County, is the largest city in southwest Georgia. Because of this close proximity, some cases involve both jurisdictions. If you cannot find someone at the Lee County Jail, check the Dougherty County Jail in Albany. Inmates are held where the arrest took place, so location matters.

Lee State Prison, a medium-security GDC facility, also sits in Lee County. It is run by the Georgia Department of Corrections, not the sheriff. Inmates at the state prison appear in the GDC offender search system, separate from the county jail roster.

The screenshot shows the GDC offender search, which covers state inmates from Lee County and every other Georgia county.

Search Lee County Inmates Online

The GDC Offender Query covers state inmates, including people at Lee State Prison. Enter a name, GDC ID, or case number. Results show the current facility, sentence details, and a photo when available. This is the main tool for tracking inmates in state custody.

VINELink covers most county jails in Georgia. Search by name and select Georgia. VINELink shows custody status and lets you register for alerts. Data refreshes about every 15 minutes.

Call the Lee County Sheriff for county jail questions. Staff can confirm custody status, charges, and bond details quickly. A phone call is often the fastest route for recent arrests.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks monthly jail population data across the state. Lee County appears when the jail submits its figures.

Lee County Inmate Population Records

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 gives the public a right to most government documents. The Lee County Sheriff must respond within three business days. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and jail-related files. Copies run ten cents per page.

Certain records are off limits. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts internal state prison records. Medical records need consent. Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40, and parole data under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. For state records, use the GDC Open Records Portal.

Lee County Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink sends alerts when an inmate's status changes at the Lee County Jail. Register for phone, text, or email after finding someone. You get notified for releases, transfers, and other changes. The inmate is not told about your registration.

Set a four-digit PIN during sign-up. VINELink uses it on calls to verify you. Missed calls get retried for 24 hours. Contact (833) 216-6670 for help, or visit the Georgia VINELink page.

Visiting Inmates in Lee County

Visits at the Lee County Jail follow rules from the sheriff. Call ahead to check the schedule and ID requirements. A valid photo ID is needed. Dress codes and item restrictions apply.

If you need to visit someone at Lee State Prison, the GDC visitation process is separate from the county jail. Submit a notarized application by mail to the prison. Include a copy of your photo ID. Do not email it. Processing takes several weeks, so plan ahead.

Lee County Offender Resources

The Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles probation and parole for released offenders in Lee County. DCS covers about 180,000 adults statewide. For people released under supervision, DCS is the right agency. The GDC manages inmates still in state custody.

Lee County is part of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit, which also covers Macon County and Schley County. Court records for cases in Lee County go through this circuit. The clerk's office can provide sentencing details and case files beyond jail booking records.

Nearby Counties

Lee County is in southwest Georgia near Albany. These neighboring counties may hold inmates tied to Lee County cases.