Find Lee County Booking Releases
Lee County booking releases and arrest records are maintained by the Lee County Sheriff's Office in Giddings, Texas. The Lee County Law Enforcement Center and Jail handles all county bookings. You can search for current inmates online, call the Sheriff's Office, or submit a written records request under the Texas Public Information Act.
Lee County Overview
Search Lee County Booking Releases Online
The Lee County Law Enforcement Center and Jail in Giddings is the facility where all Lee County inmates are held. It handles bookings for the Sheriff's Office, Giddings Police Department, and other agencies operating in the county. You can search for current inmates through the Texas Prisons Roster site, which lists the jail roster, provides visitation hours, and gives the facility phone number and commissary information.
Lee County is located in Central Texas along Highway 290 between Austin and Houston. The county has seen population growth in recent years as the Austin metro area expands. This has increased activity through the Sheriff's Office and the Law Enforcement Center.
For the most current inmate data, call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at (979) 542-2800. That number handles inmate status, records questions, and general information about the jail. You can also submit a records request in writing to get booking records, arrest reports, and related documents.
The VINELink.com service provides free custody status lookups for Texas inmates. Enter the person's name, choose Texas, and check current custody information. You can sign up for notifications if the status changes.
Lee County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is located at 2122 FM 448 in Giddings. This is the primary agency for booking and arrest records in the county. Contact the office by phone to check inmate status or submit a written request for formal records.
| Office | Lee County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 2122 FM 448, Giddings, TX 78942 |
| Phone | (979) 542-2800 |
| Facility Name | Lee County Law Enforcement Center and Jail |
For written records requests, mail to the address above. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Basic inmate status checks are available by phone at no charge.
Note: Court records for Lee County cases are kept by the Lee County District Clerk and County Clerk, not the Sheriff's Office. For case filings, hearing dates, and court judgments, contact the Lee County Courthouse in Giddings.
What Lee County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Lee County Law Enforcement Center, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Booking releases from Lee County typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release information is added when the person leaves custody.
Arrests can come from multiple agencies working in Lee County including the Sheriff's Office, Giddings Police Department, Texas DPS, and occasionally other jurisdictions. Bond amounts vary by charge and are set by a magistrate during the initial appearance.
Some records are not public. Juvenile records, ongoing investigation materials, sealed court orders, and victim information are all exempt from disclosure. A booking record shows an arrest, not a conviction. Many people booked in Lee County are later released on bond, have charges dropped, or are found not guilty at trial.
State Resources for Lee County Inmate Searches
For inmates in Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For state criminal history records, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. A name search costs $10; a fingerprint search runs $15 plus $10 for the FAST fee.
Court records can be searched through reSearchTX. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards maintains population and inspection reports for all Texas county jails. For federal inmates, use the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request records from the Lee County Sheriff's Office without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond. Basic inmate status checks can be done by phone at no charge.
Lee County Booking Records
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Lee County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Lee County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Lee County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Lee County is in Central Texas between Austin and Houston. Neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and jail records system.