Inmate Search 🔍 | Lee County Sheriff's Jail

Lee County Sheriff's Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Lee, NC. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Lee County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Lee County Sheriff's Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

1401 Elm Street
Sanford, North Carolina 27330

County

Lee County

Phone Number

919-718-4567

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

126

Website

leecountync.gov

Fax Number

919-718-4568

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Lee County Sheriff's Jail?

Lee County Sheriff's Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Lee County Sheriff's Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Sanford police department at 919-718-4567 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Lee County Sheriff's Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check North Carolina inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in North Carolina.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Lee County Sheriff's Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 919-718-4567.

Lee County Sheriff's Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.