Jail
JAILERS
Capt. Joshua Ramirez
Lt. Christina Hentschel
Sgt. Gaye Lynn Bailey
Sgt. Cody Chambers
Sgt. James Murphy
Cpl. Shane Moore
Trevor Beckendorf
Justinia Benson
Sergio Caldera
Shannon Cox
Sydney Falke
Thomas Farr
Seth McEntire
Christina Pechacek
Nathaniel Plumley
Judy Shimer
KITCHEN
Mary Beth Fischer
Deborah Vaughn
VISITATION
Lee County Inmates are required to fill out a visitation list prior to being housed in general population. Inmates may designate up to five (5) individuals, including minors as unofficial visitors. Only persons the inmate has on his/her list may visit that inmate.
When visiting, you must have in your possession a current driver's license with photo, state issued photo I.D. card, Military I.D. or Passport. No visitor will be allowed without an acceptable photo I.D.
No one under 17 years of age will be allowed in the facility except with a guardian.
No one is permitted in the visitation area with purses, coats, cell phones, cameras, any recording type device or packages of any kind. All items other then your identifications and keys should be locked in your vehicle. All visitors can and may be searched.
Proper conduct by all visitors and inmates is expected. Improper conduct will result in termination of the visit. Individuals who have indications of alcohol or drug use will not be allowed to visit, and a deputy will be contacted.
The administration reserves the right to deny visitation to persons deemed to be improperly dressed or suspected of carrying contraband.
Only three (3) designated visitors, including infants and children from the inmates' lists, may visit at any single visit. Visitation is limited to 20 minutes.
Inmates are limited to two (2) twenty (20) minute visits per week.
| FEMALE INMATES | MALE INMATES |
| Wednesday: 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
| Saturday: 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Saturday: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
WRITING AN INMATE
When corresponding with an inmate in jail, you must have your return address on the envelope. Address the envelope as follows:
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
P. O. Box 98
Giddings, TX 78942
Attn: Inmate’s Name
The following items will NOT be allowed by mail or delivery:
- No envelopes or stamps
- No pens, pencils or paper
- No books (unless sent directly from distributor or bookstore, soft cover only)
- No magazines or newspapers
- No Polaroid pictures
- No cash money of any kind (money orders will be accepted and deposited in the inmate's funds)
- No clothing of any kind
- No tobacco of any kind
- No personal hygiene products
COMMISSARY
Lee County Jail has a large commissary selection through Lone Star Commissary, Huntsville, Texas.
Inmates are allowed to purchase items out of commissary once a week, on Monday with delivery of commissary on Thursday. Inmates that are indigent are given personal hygiene items, paper, pencil, envelopes and stamps weekly.
Money orders must be received before 10:00 a.m. on Monday for Thursday's commissary.
Inmates are allowed to purchase phone cards from commissary or you may call Customer Service 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at (800) 483-8314 to buy phone minutes.
NO OUTSIDE PACKAGES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
If you choose to mail a money order for an inmate's commissary, please make the money order out to the inmate and address the envelope to the inmate. If you any questions, you can contact the Commissary Officer by calling (979) 542-2800.
AFFIDAVIT OF SURETY FOR DISCHARGE OF LIABILITY
Please click here to obtain an Affidavit of Surety for Discharge of Liability.
If you have additional questions regarding the Jail Division, please email Capt. Ramirez at jramirez@co.lee.tx.us or Lt. Hentschel at hentschel@co.lee.tx.us or call (979) 542-2800 Prompt 1.