Frank Lee Community Work Center
The Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center is a minimum-security work release facility located in Deatsville, Alabama. This facility opened in 1964 as a camp for first-time offenders. The facility resembles a school instead of a prison and can house a maximum of 221 male inmates.
The inmates housed at Frank Lee are nearing the end of their sentence and are making the transition back to the community. They are classified as either "Minimum-Out" or "Minimum-Community."
Inmates classified as Minimum-Out are generally assigned to Community Work Centers but can be assigned to off-property work details without the direct supervision of correctional officers.
Minimum-Community inmates are allowed to be employed outside of the work center on a full-time basis and are supervised at the Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center when they're not working.
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Frank Lee Community Work Center
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Visiting Hours and Rules
You must call the Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center directly for specific visiting hours and information.
General Visiting Rules for Alabama Department of Corrections Facilities
All adults visiting an Alabama Department of Corrections facility — including the Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center — must have a valid photo ID and be listed on the inmate's visitation list in order to enter the visiting room.
Each adult visitor may bring no more than $20.00 for the vending machines, a photo ID, and car keys in a clear plastic bag into the visiting room. You can not leave any item(s) for an inmate, and visitors will be searched before they enter the facility.
Visitors who have infants are allowed to bring four disposable diapers (one will be changed during searches), one small baby blanket, and two plastic baby bottles into the visiting area.
Prohibited Items in the Visiting Room
The following items are not allowed in the visiting room at Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center.
- Sunglasses, except prescribed by a doctor.
- Electronic equipment to include, but not be limited to, cell phones, video games, radios, MP3 players, laptops, etc.
- Jewelry, except wedding set/band.
- Medication, except prescribed by a doctor and with prior approval of the Warden.
- Tobacco products, matches, or lighters.
- Firearms/Weapons.
- Purses, briefcases, or duffel bags.
- Hats, caps, scarves, or headbands.
- White or any light colored clothing that appears white.
- Wigs, except prescribed by a doctor and with prior approval of the Warden.
- Scrub type garments.
- Sundresses or sleeveless shirts.
- Shorts, stretch pants, or tight fitting trousers with elastic type fabrics. All trousers must be at least ankle-length.
- Slippers, shower shoes, and beach shoes.
- Tight fitting, sheer, and see-through clothes.
Females in the visiting room must dress modestly. Dresses, skirts, and pants must extend below the knee. Splits/Slits must be knee length or lower. All blouses and shirts must be long enough to cover the waist and chest area.
Physical Address
Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center
5305 Ingram Road
Deatsville, AL 36022
Driving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/oziQDHqGxHUjM2Xu5
General Phone Number
(334) 290-3200
Inmate Mailing Address(es)
Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center
Inmate name and number
5305 Ingram Road
Deatsville, AL 36022
In addition to sending snail mail to inmates via the US postal service, friends, and family also have the option of sending emails, e-cards, photos, and videograms by setting up an account with Securus and downloading their app.
Inmate Incentive Packages
You can send your loved one housed at Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center an incentive package via Access SecurePak. These packages include hygiene products, clothing, electronics, and food items that are pre-approved by the Alabama DOC.
There are four convenient ways to order the seasonal incentive packages:
- Online at http://alabamapackages.com/
- US MailAccess Securepak (AL)10880 Lin Page PlaceSt Louis, MO 63132
- Fax: 1-866-754-2813
- Phone: 1-800-546-6283
Footwear Package Program
To order shoes for your loved one housed at Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center, you have four different options via the Alabama DOC's exclusive footwear provider, Union Supply Direct.
- Online at: http://www.alinmatepackage.com/
- Call (877) 765-7013
- Fax (877) 765-7014
- Mail your order to:
UNION SUPPLY DIRECT
Dept. #651
P.O. Box 9018
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-9018
How to Call an Inmate
You can't call an inmate at the Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center.
However, family and friends can set up a phone account with Securus to receive incoming calls.How to Send Money
There are four ways to send money to an inmate at the Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center through Access Corrections or Cash Pay Today.
- Online at www.accesscorrections.com (debit or credit card only)
- Phone by calling (866) 345-1884 (debit or credit card only)
- Use Cash by visiting Cash Pay Today at www.CashPayToday.com or calling 844-340-CASH(2274) for the most current location list and to register for your account.
- Send a Money Order By Mail with a deposit coupon, which can be found by clicking here. Mail both the money order and coupon to:
Secure Deposits — Alabama DOC
PO Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
FEE SCHEDULES:
(Fees are deducted from the total deposited amount.)
Deposit Amount | Online | Phone | Money Order | Walk-In |
$0.01 - $25.00 | $2.95 | $3.50 | No Charge | $5.00 |
$25.01 - $100.00 | $5.95 | $6.50 | No Charge | $5.00 |
$100.01 - $200.00 | $7.95 | $8.50 | No Charge | $5.00 |
$200.01 - $300.00 | $7.95 | $9.00 | No Charge | $5.00 |
Programs For Inmates
The J.F. Ingram Trade School is adjacent to the Frank Lee Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center. The school offers different classes to inmates, including upholstery, welding, cabinetry, auto mechanics, barbering, furniture restoration, and a General Education Diploma.
Frank Lee offers work release/community service opportunities that allow inmates to secure employment with businesses located in surrounding communities. Some inmates perform roadside/grass cutting duties for surrounding towns and counties.
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Careers at Frank Lee Community Work Center
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