Lee County Sex Offender Registry

Lee County sex offender registration is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Opelika. The county is one of the top five fastest growing in Alabama and is home to Auburn University.

Lee County Sheriff's Office

The Lee County Sheriff handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must come to the office in person. They bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. The sheriff takes a new photo and updates the state database.

Lee County is in east Alabama on the Georgia border. It is one of the top five fastest growing counties in the state. Auburn University is located here, bringing in a large student population. The sheriff's office has a mobile app called "Lee County Sheriff's Office AL" and runs a 420-bed jail. Staff can answer questions about who must register and how.

How to Search Lee County Sex Offenders

Searching for sex offenders in Lee County is free and open to all. The state runs a public database with every registered offender. You do not need to create an account or pay to use it.

Go to the ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community and click on Sex Offenders. Search by name if you know who you are looking for. Enter an address or ZIP code to see who lives nearby. The site shows a map with pins for each offender. Click any pin to see the full record.

Search options for Lee County:

• Name or alias
• Street address in Auburn, Opelika, or other towns
• ZIP code
• Map view to browse the county

You can also call the sheriff at (334) 737-7022. Staff can confirm if a person is on the registry. They can give counts of offenders in certain areas. For written records, send a request to the sheriff's office.

Registration Requirements in Lee County

Sex offenders in Lee County must follow state law. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 requires quarterly in-person verification. That is four visits per year. Offenders check in during their birth month and every three months after. Missing a visit is a felony.

Each visit costs $10. The sheriff uses this to run the registry. Offenders who cannot pay may ask for a waiver with proof of low income. At each visit, the sheriff checks address, job, and car info. A new photo is taken and fingerprints updated if needed.

People moving into Lee County have three days to register. This applies to those coming from other Alabama counties, Georgia, or any other state. With Auburn University here, students who are offenders must register within three days of arriving. Offenders must also tell the sheriff within three days if they change jobs or get a new car. These rules are in Code of Alabama § 15-20A-22.

What Lee County Records Show

Sex offender records in Lee County give the public key details about each registered person. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8 says what can be shared. The goal is to help residents know who lives near them.

Each Lee County listing shows:

• Full name and aliases
• Date of birth
• Current photo
• Home address
• Work address and employer
• Physical description and marks
• Car information
• Sex offense history with dates

Some info stays private. Social Security numbers, phone numbers, and victim details are not online. The sheriff has this data but does not share it with the public. Contact the office for more info about a specific offender.

Residency Rules in Lee County

Sex offenders in Lee County cannot live near schools or childcare centers. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-11 sets a 2,000-foot buffer zone. That is about four-tenths of a mile. The rule covers any place that regularly serves children.

Auburn and Opelika may have extra local rules. Some cities add parks or libraries to the restricted list. With Auburn University in the county, there are many areas with child-focused programs that trigger restrictions. Check with local city halls to see what applies. The sheriff can tell you if a specific address is allowed.

The buffer zone limits housing options in the more populated areas. Some offenders end up in rural parts of Lee County. If you think an offender lives too close to a school, call the sheriff. They will check the address.

Community Notification in Lee County

When a sex offender moves into Lee County, the sheriff notifies the community. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-21 requires notice to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet. Schools within three miles also get told. This happens within days of registration.

Sign up for email alerts through OffenderWatch. Enter your address on the state search site. You will be notified when an offender moves into or out of your area. This is free and helps families stay informed about activity near their homes.

For high-risk offenders, the sheriff may post flyers or hold meetings. These steps depend on the situation. Call (334) 737-7022 if you want more info about someone on the registry.

Report a Violation in Lee County

If you think a sex offender in Lee County is not following the rules, report it. Common problems include wrong address, missed check-ins, or being near a school. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-37 makes these acts a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison.

To report, call the Lee County Sheriff at (334) 737-7022. You can also tip through OffenderWatch or contact ALEA. Give as much detail as you can. Include the offender's name, what rule they broke, and when you saw it. Tips from residents help catch those who try to hide.

The sheriff does regular compliance checks. Deputies visit offenders at home to confirm addresses. They check jobs and look for unreported vehicles. If something does not match the registry, let the sheriff know.

Cities in Lee County

Lee County has several cities and towns. All sex offenders in these areas register with the Lee County Sheriff. The most notable city is Auburn, home to Auburn University and with a population over 83,000.

Other places in Lee County include Opelika, Phenix City suburbs, Smiths Station, and Beauregard. The county seat is Opelika.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lee County. If you live near the line, register with the right sheriff. Sex offenders must register where they actually live.