Lee County Jail Mugshots
Lee County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Lee County Sheriff's Office in Giddings, Texas. Lee County is in Central Texas, and the Sheriff's Office handles all county law enforcement and jail operations. This page explains how to find current inmates, access booking photos, and request official records from the Lee County jail system.
Lee County Overview
Lee County Sheriff's Office
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is at 1700 Giddings Street in Giddings, Texas. The main phone number is (979) 542-2800. Giddings is the county seat and the main community in Lee County. The county is in Central Texas between Austin and Houston along the US-290 corridor, which makes it a transitional zone between the urban metro areas and the rural interior.
Lee County is part of the Eagle Ford Shale formation that brought significant oil and gas activity to Central and South Texas in recent years. That activity brought a population influx and increased law enforcement demands. The Sheriff's Office handles county-level arrests while Giddings city police handle municipal cases. All county-level bookings go through the Lee County Jail.
The Lee County Courthouse in Giddings houses the District Clerk and County Clerk. Those offices handle court case filings and related legal records beyond what the jail directly maintains.
| Office | Lee County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 Giddings St., Giddings, TX 78942 |
| Phone | (979) 542-2800 |
| County Seat | Giddings, TX |
Lee County Inmate Search
Lee County does not have a dedicated public online inmate search portal. To check on someone's current custody status, call the Sheriff's Office at (979) 542-2800 during business hours. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is in custody at the county jail in Giddings.
For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search to search the Texas Department of Criminal Justice database. People serving longer sentences are transferred from the county jail to TDCJ facilities. Register at VINELink for free custody status notifications when an inmate's status changes.
Lee County Booking Photos and Records
Booking records at the Lee County Jail are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). Each record includes the inmate's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, arresting agency, charges, and bond details. A booking photo is taken at intake and becomes part of the official record.
Lee County is in a region that saw significant activity during the Eagle Ford Shale boom. Drug offenses, DWI, theft, and assault are among the most common charges in the county. The Sheriff's Office handles all county arrests and maintains booking records on file. Records stay on file indefinitely unless a court orders them removed through expunction.
Anyone can request non-restricted public booking records from the Sheriff's Office in writing. The office must respond within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act.
How to Request Lee County Jail Records
To request booking records or mugshots, submit a written public information request to the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 1700 Giddings Street, Giddings, TX 78942, or call (979) 542-2800 for guidance. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date. The office must respond within 10 business days. Fees may apply for copies.
For court case records, the Lee County District Clerk in Giddings handles those files. Statewide criminal history is at the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
For searches beyond Lee County, these tools cover state prisons, statewide criminal history, and custody alerts across Texas.
- TDCJ Offender Search - state prison records
- Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
- VINELink - custody status notifications
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards - jail inspection data
Removing an Arrest Record in Lee County
Lee County arrest records stay on file unless a court orders them removed. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, expunction is available if charges were dismissed, you were acquitted, or the case ended without a conviction. The petition is filed with the district court in Lee County in Giddings.
If the court grants expunction, the Sheriff's Office must destroy all records of that arrest, including the booking photo. After expunction, the arrest legally did not happen. An attorney in Giddings or the Austin area can evaluate your eligibility and prepare the required filing for the Lee County district court.
Cities in Lee County
Lee County includes Giddings, the county seat, along with Lexington and Dime Box. Giddings is the main community and county government hub. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.