Deatsville, AL Frank Lee Community Based Facility/Community Work Center View
Frank Lee Community Based Facility/Community Work Center is a community-based correctional facility and work center in Deatsville, Elmore County, Alabama. It is operated by the Alabama Department of Corrections, not the county sheriff. The facility generally houses state-sentenced inmates who qualify for lower-security custody, community work assignments, reentry programming, or supervised work release-style placement. It is not primarily used as a county jail for newly arrested pretrial detainees. Its role in the justice system is to provide secure supervision, work opportunities, and transition-focused custody for eligible inmates serving Alabama state sentences.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Frank Lee Community Based Facility/Community Work Center
To find an inmate at the facility, use the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility roster or Alabama Department of Corrections lookup. Inmate rosters typically list the person’s name, identification number, custody location, booking or admission date, charges or offense information, and custody status. Records do not always appear immediately after arrest, transfer, or admission. Processing can take several hours, and updates may be delayed while staff verify identity and complete intake paperwork. If a person does not appear in the search right away, check again later or contact the facility or the appropriate court for custody information.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Frank Lee Community Based Facility/Community Work Center?
Visitation is usually allowed only for approved visitors and may require an application before a visit can be scheduled. Contact the facility or check the official visitation rules for current days, hours, dress code, and any limits on the number of visitors.
What do I need to bring when visiting Frank Lee Community Based Facility/Community Work Center?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Minors usually must be accompanied by an approved adult, and visitors should avoid bringing phones, bags, or other restricted items unless the facility allows them.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to place approved phone or video calls through the facility’s contracted communications provider. Families usually must create an account, add funds, and follow call rules set by the facility.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Mail should include the inmate’s full name, identification number if known, and the facility mailing address. All mail is typically inspected, and items such as cash, prohibited photos, contraband, or altered documents may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows eligible inmates to buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, writing supplies, and other basic goods. Family or friends may be able to deposit funds through an approved payment service, but rules and spending limits vary by facility.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Frank Lee Community Based Facility/Community Work Center?
Because this is generally a state correctional facility for sentenced inmates, bail or bond usually does not apply to inmates housed here on a state sentence. If the person has a new local charge or court case, contact the court clerk, sheriff’s office, or bond office in the county where the charge was filed.
What happens during the intake process at Frank Lee Community Based Facility/Community Work Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff verify identity, review records, assign housing, complete medical screening, and enter custody information into the system. Records may take several hours or longer to appear online after booking, transfer, or admission, so check again later if the inmate is not listed right away.