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Police & jail

Lee County Sheriff's Office

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is the county's law enforcement agency and holds its arrest records, incident and accident reports and the roster of people held in the county jail.

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Lee County Elections Department

The Lee County Elections Department holds the county's voter roll, takes new registrations and address changes, and runs the elections held in the county.

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Police & jail

Lee County Criminal Offender Search

The Lee County arrest and inmate search gives the people booked into custody, the charge against each one and the bond set for release.

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Central Carolina Community College

Central Carolina Community College publishes its catalogue, its board minutes and its policies, and the registrar's office handles transcript and enrolment record requests.

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Lee County at a glance

State
North Carolina
County seat
Sanford
Population
63,285
Area
259 sq mi
Founded
1907
Cities and towns
4

Lee County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Lee County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Lee County.

Police Departments. In addition to Lee County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Lee County is provided by municipal police departments such as the Sanford Police Department and the Broadway Police Department. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full coverage and response throughout Lee County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Lee County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 2299 Nash Street, Sanford, NC 27330, provides primary law enforcement services for unincorporated areas and operates Lee County Detention Center. Inmate lookup for Lee County Detention Center is available through the Vinelink system at www.vinelink.com or by calling. Within Lee County, the Sanford Police Department serves the county seat and is located at 225 East Weatherspoon Street, Sanford, NC 27330 Arrest records in Lee County are considered public records under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the North Carolina Public Records Law. Some arrest information is available through the Sheriff's Office website, and booking reports may be obtained from the detention center.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Lee County are maintained by Lee County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, adhering to the guidelines set forth by the North Carolina Public Records Law.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Lee County are taken and retained by Lee County Sheriff's Office during the booking process at the detention center. These photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases. The availability of mugshots online varies, and the Sheriff's Office provides guidance on accessing these records.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate lookup service on their official website where you can search for current detainees. You can call the jail directly at (919) 718-4567 for more information about recent arrests and inmate status.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Lee County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Lee County

Old mine sites
16
Still producing
3
Worked underground, in the mine records
2
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel; Clay; Granite; Stone, Crushed/Broken
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
13
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
clay pit, sand pit, gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1970 to 1974
Records behind them
41 records for 32 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 19 named mine sites inside the county, 16 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 13 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Clay; Granite; Stone, Crushed/Broken.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. No abandoned mine inventory is published online.

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Lee County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
North Carolina mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Lee County (19 shown, 13 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Lee County public-records FAQs

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Lee County, North Carolina?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Lee County Sheriff or a city police department in Lee County. Ask that agency for its record.

How can I get a criminal background check in Lee County, North Carolina?

The North Carolina criminal history record comes from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Fingerprint based Right to Review of your own record using the SBI form Request for Access to Criminal History Record Information; a certified name search of court records in one county costs $25 at the clerk of superior court with Form AOC CR 314. Fee: $14 for a NC state fingerprint based check; $18 for a national fingerprint based check.

How do I look up sex offenders in Lee County, North Carolina?

Search the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry (State Bureau of Investigation), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Lee County, North Carolina?

Register with the county board of elections or through the North Carolina State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. The regular registration deadline is 25 days before Election Day; same day registration is available at early voting sites during the early voting period, not on Election Day for most voters. Online registration is open only to existing DMV customers with a DMV issued driver's license or ID.

How do I look up property records in Lee County, North Carolina?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Lee County are kept by the Lee County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county tax assessor, and tax bills come from the county tax collector. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Lee County, North Carolina?

Certified birth and death certificates for North Carolina come from the NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Vital Records. Birth, death and marriage certificates may also be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event took place, in most cases the same day. Online, by phone or by mail through VitalChek, the only authorized vendor for a state issued certified birth certificate, or in person at NC Vital Records. Fee: $24 state search fee, which includes one certificate; $15 for each added certificate.

How do I find business license records in Lee County, North Carolina?

Business entity filings are searched with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division. North Carolina has no single generic business license; besides state licenses, a local license may be required for your business.

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