Auburn Recent Bookings
Auburn recent bookings are processed at the Lee County Jail. This university city has about 84,000 residents. Home of Auburn University, the city does not have its own jail. City police make arrests and transport people to the county facility. The Lee County Sheriff maintains all booking records. This guide explains how to find Auburn arrest records.
Auburn Quick Facts
Where Are Auburn Bookings Kept?
Auburn uses the Lee County Jail. The jail is in Opelika, the county seat. All Auburn arrests go there for booking.
Auburn Police make arrests within city limits. Auburn University police also make campus arrests. Both transport people to the county jail.
| Lee County Jail |
1900 Frederick Road Opelika, AL 36801 Phone: (334) 737-3670 |
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| Lee County Sheriff | Phone: (334) 745-9869 |
Auburn Police Department
The Auburn Police Department handles city law enforcement. APD patrols the city including downtown and areas near campus.
Police make arrests but do not keep booking records. Those records go to the county jail. For arrest reports, contact APD.
| Main Office |
Auburn Police Department 141 North Ross Street Auburn, AL 36830 Phone: (334) 501-3100 |
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| Website | auburnal.gov/police |
How to Search Auburn Bookings Online
Use the Lee County Sheriff website. Look for the inmate search or corrections section. The search may be free.
To find Auburn booking records:
- Go to the Lee County Sheriff site
- Find the inmate search
- Enter the person's name
- Date of birth helps narrow results
Lee County Sheriff: leecountysheriff.org
The roster shows current inmates. Released people are removed. For older records, contact the sheriff.
Auburn University and Lee County
Auburn University shapes the city. Over 30,000 students attend AU. The campus adds a unique element to local policing.
Football game days bring tens of thousands of fans. Jordan-Hare Stadium holds over 87,000 people. This creates major policing needs.
AU has its own police department. Campus arrests still go to the county jail for booking. The university does not run a separate jail.
Auburn and Opelika form the Auburn-Opelika metro area. The two cities work together on many services. The county jail serves both communities.
Note: Auburn city police bring all arrests to the Lee County Jail. There is no separate city jail.
Alabama Booking Records Laws
Booking records are public in Alabama. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep prisoner logs open for inspection.
Section 36-22-13 makes these records available free of charge.
The Alabama Open Records Act protects public access.
Search Auburn Arrest Records
Use the search tool below to find recent bookings in Auburn.
Lee County Information
Auburn is in Lee County. For more about the county jail and booking records, visit the county page.
Other Alabama Cities
These major Alabama cities also have booking record information available.