Lee County, GA Sheriff's Department, Jails and Offender Search

Lee County is situated in Georgia State, neighboring Sumter, Crisp, Worth, Dougherty, and Terrel County. It forms part of the Albany, Georgia, metropolitan geometric area and has its county headquarters at Leesburg. The Georgia national assembly created Lee County boundaries on 9th June 1826 and later named the county on 14th December that year after Henry Lee, famously known as ‘light horse harry,’ who was the father of the confederate general Robert Lee. As per the 2010 census, the county has a population of 28,298 people. 

As per the US Census Bureau, the county covers an area of 362 square miles (940 square kilometers), whereby 356 square miles (920 square kilometers) are covered by land, and 5.9 square miles (15 square kilometers) are covered by water. The racial make-up of the county from the majority is as follows whites, African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, and pacific islanders. Lee County is known for the Lee County high school, which serves students from both Leesburg and Smithville communities.  

County Inmate Search 

All public agencies in the US must make all public information available to the public as per the freedom of information act. Therefore, various correctional facilities under the Georgia department of corrections make inmate information available through jail rosters. Note that information on juvenile inmates under 18 years can’t be accessed like those of regular offenders. To get their details, one must contact the department of juvenile justice for data concerning the offenders. In addition, if one wants to get details on Lee County sex offenders, they can visit the Georgia sex offender registry at the Georgia bureau of investigation. 

As of 2022, most detention facilities have put their inmate information on their websites in the inmate search section. Each inmate’s record contains their details, including the following: 

• Inmate’s name 
• Date of birth 
• Address 
• Race 
• Booking date 
• Court date 

One can contact the facility’s number, which is often available on the jail’s website. For the case of Lee County jail, one can contact them at 229-759-3328 for inquiries concerning inmate information. In addition, the facility offers a free mobile app that one can download at the google play store or apple store. These apps provide information regarding inmates currently held at the correctional facility. 

Performing an Inmate Search 

The first step in finding an inmate using the inmate roster is entering the inmate’s name on the questionnaire given in the inmate search section. One may choose to start with the first or last name, provided the names entered are written as they appear on the inmate’s court documents. Once one enters the name, a list of inmates containing offenders bearing the initials would appear. From there, one can pick their offender from the picture generated upon feeding their initials. Apart from the name, individuals can enter other identifying details, for instance, the age, race, and gender of the sought inmate.   

If one does not know where their inmate is detained, they can log into the sheriff’s office website to look for their offender. Alternatively, one can physically visit the sheriff’s office at their address. 

Searching using Case Number or GDC ID 

Once an inmate is admitted to jail, they get a Georgia department of corrections identification number (GDC ID). This number is specific to its bearer. Therefore, using a GDC ID to locate an inmate is the most appropriate way since it generates specific results. On the other hand, a case number is a figure that the court assigns to a case presented to it. Similar to the GDC ID, a case number generates specific results for a specific offender.  

County Sheriff’s Office 

Lee County sheriff’s office is located along 119 Pinewood Road, Leesburg, 31763, Georgia, US. It is dedicated to enforcing all federal, state, and county laws established for the safety of the citizens as well as their health, property, and welfare. This office is charged with the safety of all courts, and schools, patrols on county neighbors, and the maintenance of the county neighborhood watch program. Moreover, the sheriff’s office controls the county criminal justice center, a place meant for holding wrongdoers awaiting trial in court or transfers to other detention facilities. Furthermore, the department manages local court orders and decisions, including repossessions, foreclosures, and tax delinquencies. One can contact the sheriff’s office for inquiries concerning: 

• Who is in jail 
• Lee county jail records and inmate bookings 
• Warrant searches  
• Sheriff auctions 
• Mugshots and police reports 

Below are the various divisions under the Lee County sheriff’s office. 

Uniformed Patrol Division 

The Lee County patrol division ensures that the county, more so areas not under the jurisdiction of the municipal police force, are secure by conducting patrols and arresting criminals. The division also receives calls from residents in need of security services and in case of emergencies like traffic accidents. Moreover, the division executes warrants and serves the summons, civil papers, evictions, and protection orders. All deputies in this division have take-home squad cars. In addition, the patrol deputies have secondary functions, including the following: 

• Juvenile officer 
• Field training officer 
• Crisis negotiation member 
• Accident reconstruction officer 
• Advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement 

Investigations Division 

Responsibilities of this department include the investigation of criminal incidents in the county and helping in the prosecution of wrongdoers involved in those criminal activities. Detectives making up this team look into an anonymous variety of crimes ranging from property crimes, identity theft, domestic violence, homicides, armed robberies, and home invasions, among others. Moreover, the department is charged with following up with convicted sex offenders, crime stopper tips from residents, and crime scene processing.  

Jail operations Division 

The jail operations division manages county detention facilities, for instance, the Lee County jail. It ensures that offenders serve their court-ordered time and prison and adhere to stated regulations like attending rehabilitation programs. Furthermore, the jail division is charged with the transportation of inmates to courts.  

Contact Lee County sheriff’s office at 229-759-6012.

Lee County Sheriffs Department

Address

119 Pinewood Road, Leesburg, Georgia, 31763

Phone

229-759-6012

Website

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County Jails in Lee County, GA

Police Departments in Lee County, GA

State Prisons in Lee County, GA

Lee County, GA Incarceration Statistics

Lee County, GA Jail Inmate Population, Jail Pretrial Population and Confined Population, for 2010-2015 years

Lee County, GA Female Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years

Lee County, GA Male Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years

Lee County, GA Incarceration Rates by Race, for 2010-2015 years