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Fort Myers, Florida · Police arrests, Lee County jail bookings and criminal court cases
Search a Fort Myers Arrest and Follow It to the Lee County Court Outcome
A Fort Myers Police arrest can create records in three different places: the police department, Lee County Corrections and the Lee County criminal court.
Start with the county booking, identify the arresting agency, then verify what prosecutors actually filed and how the case ended.
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Arrest does not mean conviction. Lee County Sheriff’s arrest search specifically warns that booking information reflects circumstances known at arrest or detention and does not show the final disposition. Always continue to the Lee County court case.
Live booking
Search the Lee County Sheriff database.
Fort Myers report
Request FMPD records through the City.
Final outcome
Use Lee County Clerk Court Records Inquiry.
Statewide check
FDLE public search currently costs $24.
Official review
Procedures checked August 14, 2026.
Which Fort Myers record contains the information you need?
LEE COUNTY ARREST SEARCH
Was the person booked?
Search current custody, recent bookings, recent releases, booking dates and booking numbers.
Best starting point after a Fort Myers arrest.
FORT MYERS POLICE
What did officers report?
Request the incident report, arrest report and other releasable police records when FMPD made the arrest.
The Police Department and County Jail are separate custodians.
LEE COUNTY COURT
Were charges filed?
Find felony, misdemeanor and criminal-traffic cases, court dates, dispositions and available documents.
This is where the prosecution outcome is verified.
LEE SHERIFF RECORDS
Did a deputy make the arrest?
Request Sheriff’s offense reports, local background checks, calls-for-service information and other records.
Use only when LCSO maintains the requested record.
FLORIDA FDLE
Need statewide history?
Use the Florida criminal-history system or free Personal Review process.
Separate from the Fort Myers and Lee County systems.
Best verification sequence: Lee County booking → arresting agency → Lee County court case → final disposition → statewide FDLE record only when needed.
How to search Fort Myers and Lee County arrest records
Open the official Lee County Sheriff Arrest Search
This is the county booking system used to locate arrests and detention records associated with Lee County Jail.
Run the official arrest search
Start with the last name
Use a broad name search first so a middle-name difference, suffix or spelling variation does not hide the record.
Add the first or middle name only when needed
Narrow the result only when the surname produces several people.
Use the date of birth
This is one of the strongest fields for separating people with similar names.
Search by booking number when known
A booking number points to a particular county-jail intake event.
Use the In Custody filter
This helps distinguish a person presently listed in custody from a past booking.
Use Booking Date Range for a known arrest period
This is useful when the exact booking number is unknown.
Use Release Date Range for an earlier jail stay
A person who is no longer in custody can still appear as a prior booking or release.
Open every plausible result
Compare the name, date of birth, booking number, status and dates rather than trusting a single matching name.
Continue to Lee County court records
The Sheriff warns that the booking search does not show the final disposition.
Search the related criminal court case
Use Recent Bookings and Recent Releases correctly
Recent Bookings
- Use when the arrest happened recently.
- Confirm whether the person entered Lee County Jail.
- Record the booking number immediately.
- Check whether the record still shows In Custody.
- Do not treat the booking charge as the final court charge.
Recent Releases
- Use when the person disappeared from current custody.
- Match the release to the correct booking number.
- Confirm whether another agency received the person.
- Check the next court hearing.
- Release does not mean dismissal or acquittal.
Release scam warning: Lee County Sheriff has warned that scammers monitor recent public arrest information and contact relatives demanding advance payment, gift cards or cryptocurrency to arrange release or an ankle monitor. Verify every payment independently with the jail or court.
What a Lee County arrest result actually tells you
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | One Lee County jail-processing event. | Final guilt or court disposition. | Save it for jail, visit, mail and bond questions. |
| Date of birth | A strong identity-matching detail. | Identity when another key field conflicts. | Match name, date and booking number too. |
| Booking date | When jail intake was recorded. | When the alleged offense occurred. | Compare with the police-report date. |
| In Custody | The current status shown by the public jail system. | The person will remain in that status. | Recheck before visiting, mailing or paying. |
| Arrest charge | An allegation associated with arrest or booking. | What the prosecutor finally filed. | Compare with the Clerk’s criminal case. |
| Release date | When the listed jail event ended. | The charge was dismissed. | Check the next hearing and disposition. |
| Mugshot | A photograph created during custody processing. | Guilt, conviction or identity by itself. | Match DOB and official record numbers. |
Verify the correct person before using the arrest record
First and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth matches
Booking date matches the known event
Booking number matches another official record
Arresting agency matches the location
Court case follows the same arrest
Release or custody timeline makes sense
Do not identify someone from a name or mugshot alone. Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing allegations or treating the result as belonging to a specific person.
No Fort Myers arrest record found? Check these causes
The arrest is extremely recent
Fingerprinting, property inventory, medical screening and booking entry may still be underway.
The person was released quickly
Search Recent Releases and remove the In Custody limitation.
The name was entered differently
Try only the surname, maiden name, compound surname, suffix or alternate spelling.
No jail booking occurred
A citation, notice to appear or other release procedure may not create the expected county-jail entry.
The arrest happened outside Lee County
Search the county where the person was actually booked.
Another agency has custody
Check Florida state custody, federal custody or another county after a transfer.
The court case is not visible yet
Prosecutor review and Clerk data entry may occur after booking.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, victim-related and confidential information may not appear publicly.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], was booked into Lee County custody after an arrest on or about [date] in Fort Myers. The arresting agency may have been [Fort Myers Police / Lee County Sheriff / other]. Can you confirm whether the person is in custody, released, transferred or listed under another booking number?
What happens after a Fort Myers arrest?
Police encounter or investigation
Fort Myers Police, Lee County Sheriff or another agency creates the incident and enforcement records.
Arrest or notice to appear
The officer records the alleged offense and identifying information.
Lee County booking when required
Corrections records identity, property, charges, custody status and applicable release information.
First appearance
A judge reviews the case, counsel and release or detention issues.
State Attorney review
Prosecutors determine what charges, if any, should proceed.
County or Circuit Court case
The record can include arraignment, discovery, motions, amended charges, hearings and trial.
Disposition
Each count may end through dismissal, nolle prosequi, plea, acquittal, conviction or another order.
Sentence or supervision
The final order can involve jail, prison, probation, fines, treatment or another lawful sentence.
Correction or record relief
Errors can be challenged, and qualifying records may later be sealed or expunged.
Request the police report when FMPD made the arrest
Confirm Fort Myers Police was the arresting agency
A person can be housed by Lee County even when FMPD created the police report.
Collect the identifiers
Record the legal name, date of birth, arrest date, location, booking number and any report number.
Open the City Transparency Portal
Select the public-record-request option.
Open Fort Myers public records
Describe the exact documents
Ask for the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause material and specifically identified supplements.
Include the incident location and date
This helps distinguish several reports involving people with similar names.
Ask for electronic copies
Digital delivery is often easier than requesting unnecessary printed pages.
Request a cost estimate before extensive work
Ask the City to contact you before charges exceed your chosen limit.
City of Fort Myers Public Records
Phone: 239-321-7042
City Hall: 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
City Hall hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone: 239-321-7042
City Hall: 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
City Hall hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Copy-ready Fort Myers Police records request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [if known], for the incident on or about [date/time] at [location]. Known identifiers include police report number [number], Lee County booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].
Request a Sheriff’s report or local background check
Lee County Sheriff Central Records
Attn: Custodian of Public Records
14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone: 239-477-1350
Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; lobby opens at 8:00 a.m.
Attn: Custodian of Public Records
14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone: 239-477-1350
Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; lobby opens at 8:00 a.m.
Use Sheriff’s Records only for Sheriff’s records
If FMPD created the report, use the City of Fort Myers process instead.
Open the official Records page
Review current report and public-record instructions.
Open Lee Sheriff Central Records
Choose the online records request
The Records page links to the Sheriff’s official request and payment portal.
Provide the report or booking identifiers
Include the event date, location and names involved.
Check the copy charge
The Sheriff’s published paper-copy rate is currently $0.15 per page.
Request a victim fee waiver when applicable
The Sheriff states that a crime victim or crash party can include government-issued identification to have the report fee waived.
Lee County Sheriff’s local background check
| Requirement | Published information |
|---|---|
| Information needed | Name, date of birth, race and sex. |
| Current fee | $10. |
| Accepted payment | Cash, debit/credit card, money order or business check. |
| Not accepted | Personal checks. |
| Coverage | Local Lee County Sheriff background information; use FDLE for statewide Florida history. |
Find the filed charge and final disposition
Open Court Records Inquiry
The Lee County Clerk provides public remote access without a fee for viewing available records.
Open Lee County Court Records Inquiry
Choose the criminal case type
Relevant categories can include felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic and municipal ordinance.
Search the case number when known
This is safer than a name-only match.
Otherwise search the party name
The public system supports name searches and wildcard searching.
Use three asterisks when only the last name is known
The Clerk’s search instructions say to enter *** in the First Name field and enter the Last Name.
Use an asterisk for a partial name
Example: entering part of a name followed by * can return similar spellings.
Identify the formal court charge
Compare the charging document with the allegation shown in the jail booking.
Check every docket entry
Review hearings, warrants, motions, amended charges and judicial orders.
Locate the disposition of every count
Look for dismissal, nolle prosequi, plea, adjudication, acquittal, judgment and sentence.
Set up court-date notifications when appropriate
The Clerk links to Florida Courts eNotify because court dates can change.
Register for Florida court-date alerts
The search is limited to publicly accessible cases and documents. Confidential, sealed, purged and legally restricted information will not appear to ordinary public users. Searches are also limited to the first 500 results.
Get ordinary or certified Lee County court copies
| Copy method | Published cost | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| View or print through CRI | Non-certified copies are free when available | Personal review and ordinary reference. |
| Electronic certified copy through CRI | $8 per certified document | When an electronic certification is accepted. |
| Traditional record request | $1 per page | Paper or traditional copy request. |
| Traditional certification | $2 per document | When formal certified proof is required. |
Some agencies may not accept an electronically certified document. Ask the receiving organization whether it needs an ordinary printout, electronic certification or traditional certified copy before paying.
Lee County Justice Center
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-533-5000
Call center: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Lobby open until 5:00 p.m., excluding observed holidays
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-533-5000
Call center: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Lobby open until 5:00 p.m., excluding observed holidays
Confirm a possible Fort Myers or Lee County warrant
Start with the criminal court docket
Search the person’s Lee County case for warrant-issued and later resolution entries.
Search Lee County court records
Check the newest entry
A warrant shown earlier can later be served, recalled, quashed or otherwise resolved.
Use Lee Sheriff’s warrant instructions
The Sheriff’s Patrol FAQ links users to its active-warrant search.
Open Lee Sheriff warrant instructions
Contact the Warrants Unit when verification is necessary
Call 239-477-1269.
Check another jurisdiction when needed
Municipal, outside-county, state and federal warrants may require a different court or agency.
Use a criminal defense lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain surrender, appearance and release options.
Do not attempt to arrest or confront anyone yourself. Similar names, old warrant entries and delayed updates can create serious mistakes.
Scam warning: Lee County Sheriff states that it will not call and demand money, gift cards or payment to avoid arrest. Hang up and independently call LCSO when someone makes that demand.
Check every Lee County charge before paying a bond
Cash bond
The exact ordered amount must be paid in full when cash bond applies.
Surety bond
An authorized bonding agent submits the surety bond for Corrections review.
Other court release
A judge may impose another lawful release status or conditions.
Hold or detainer
Another case or agency may prevent release even when one charge is resolved.
Confirm the booking number
Match the name and date of birth before discussing payment.
Write down every charge
A single booking can contain several cases or holds.
Confirm the latest court order
Do not rely only on an early booking display.
Ask whether any outside hold prevents release
Payment on one case may not clear another jurisdiction’s hold.
For a cash bond, prepare the exact amount required
Lee County Corrections states that cash bonds, cash fines and cash purges require the exact amount in full.
Do not bring prohibited payment forms for a cash bond
Corrections states it does not accept personal checks, money orders or cashier’s checks for a cash bond, cash fine or cash purge.
For surety, use an authorized bonding agent
The agent must work with an authorized agency registered with the Lee Clerk and Lee County Sheriff’s Corrections Bureau.
Keep all documents
Save the receipt, court case number, booking number and bond agreement.
Lee County states that bond submissions are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Release also requires completion of jail processing and clearance of any other holds.
Bond-verification script
I am calling regarding [full legal name], booking number [number]. Please confirm every active case or charge, the current release condition, whether any outside hold prevents release, the exact amount required and which payment methods are accepted for this specific booking.
Get approved and schedule a Fort Myers jail visit
Confirm current custody first
Recheck the arrest search before registering.
Check current custody
Wait until the inmate places you on the authorized list
An inmate may place up to five family members or friends on the visitation list.
Remember the four-month update rule
Lee County states that the inmate can update the visitation list every four months.
Register in the official visitation system
All visitors must register before scheduling.
Register and schedule the visit
Select an available session
All visits for Main Jail, Core and CPU inmates are conducted through video monitors.
Choose onsite or remote when available
Remote visitation is also available through the official GTL/ViaPath visitation service.
Arrive 15 minutes early for onsite visitation
Check in at the kiosk and confirm your identity at the visitation desk.
Bring valid photo identification
Visitors age 16 and older must present acceptable identification displaying date of birth.
Keep juveniles with an adult
Juvenile visitors must remain accompanied during the visit.
Published visit limits
| Rule | Published limit |
|---|---|
| Visits per inmate | Up to two visits per week. |
| Length | One hour per visitation session. |
| Visitors | Up to two visitors from the authorized visitation list per session. |
| Infants | Children under one do not need to be on the list and do not count toward the visitor limit. |
| Visitation-operation hours | Published as Monday–Sunday, 5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. |
Avoid denial or suspension from Lee County visitation
Before arrival
- Confirm the inmate is still housed in Lee County.
- Verify your name is on the authorized list.
- Confirm the visit time.
- Bring valid original identification.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
At the facility
- Check in at the kiosk.
- Present identification to staff.
- Follow staff directions.
- Keep juvenile visitors supervised.
- Use only the assigned video station.
Violations
- Noncompliant visitors may be removed.
- The remaining visit can be canceled.
- Future visits can be suspended or banned.
- Serious violations are referred to facility command.
Send Lee County Jail mail to the correct processing address
Ordinary inmate postal mail is not sent directly to the Main Jail. Lee County uses Smart Communications MailGuard to scan letters and photographs for electronic viewing.
Ordinary inmate postal mail
Smart Communications / Lee County SO
Inmate Full Name + Booking/ID Number
P.O. Box 9152
Seminole, FL 33775-9152
Smart Communications / Lee County SO
Inmate Full Name + Booking/ID Number
P.O. Box 9152
Seminole, FL 33775-9152
Confirm the inmate’s exact booking name
Use the official Lee County search.
Write the booking or inmate number clearly
Mail without the correct identifier may not reach the current account.
Use the Smart Communications address
Do not send ordinary personal mail to the physical jail.
Keep the contents compliant
Ordinary mail is scanned for electronic delivery through jail kiosks or tablets.
Track delivery when useful
Smart Communications offers MailGuard Tracker for delivery and rejection updates.
Electronic messages
Lee County also uses SmartJailMail for electronic communication and photographs. Account creation is free; individual paid services may carry transaction charges.
Deposit money without sending it to the wrong account
| Method | What to do | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Use ConnectNetwork’s trust-fund service. | Verify inmate identity before payment. |
| Telephone | Call 1-888-988-4768. | Lee County publishes site number 154. |
| Jail kiosk | Use a kiosk at the Main Jail or Ortiz site. | Major credit cards and cash are accepted at the published kiosks. |
| Care package | Use the county’s approved commissary package vendor. | Do not mail ordinary food or packages directly. |
Verify the booking first. Never transfer money based only on a phone call or text claiming that a relative has been arrested.
Know the difference between personal and attorney communication
Family and personal communication
- Confirm the current jail communication provider.
- Create only the account linked by Lee County Corrections.
- Assume ordinary calls and messages may be monitored.
- Do not discuss confidential defense strategy.
- Keep payment confirmations.
Attorney communication
- Attorneys may receive collect calls from inmates.
- Numbers supplied through Florida Bar records are placed on a Do Not Record list annually.
- Additional attorney numbers can be submitted to Corrections Services.
- Attorney SmartJailMail accounts require the special attorney process.
Attorney telephone privacy questions: 239-258-3626
Request the Lee County Public Defender or hire private counsel
Court-appointed Public Defender
- Ask for appointed counsel during the criminal-court process.
- Complete the financial eligibility process required by the court.
- Confirm the Public Defender received the appointment.
- Give counsel the booking and court case numbers.
- Do not discuss case facts on ordinary recorded jail calls.
Private criminal lawyer
- Verify the lawyer through The Florida Bar.
- Ask who will personally handle hearings.
- Request the fee agreement in writing.
- Confirm whether first appearance, motions, trial and sentencing are included.
- Never send payment to an unverified caller claiming to represent the defendant.
Public Defender – 20th Judicial Circuit, Lee County
2000 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-533-2911
2000 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-533-2911
Get a Fort Myers victim advocate and court support
Fort Myers Police Victim Advocate
Police-stage advocacy can include follow-up, referrals, personal advocacy, compensation assistance, transportation and other support.
Victim Advocate: 239-321-8019
Police Department: 239-321-7700
State Attorney Victim & Witness Services
After a criminal case is filed, the State Attorney’s Office can help with court information, advocacy and victim-rights services.
Main: 239-533-1000
Office: 2000 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Save the police report number
It helps the advocate identify the correct event.
Save the court case number after filing
Use it for hearing and prosecution-stage questions.
Ask about victim notification
Request information about hearings, release status and case disposition.
Ask about compensation assistance
Eligible victims may receive help navigating Florida victim-compensation procedures.
Discuss immediate safety concerns
Ask about injunctions, confidentiality and referrals when necessary.
Use FDLE when Fort Myers and Lee County searches are not enough
Public Florida search
- Statewide Florida criminal-history information.
- Current public-search fee: $24.
- Name-based public access.
- Separate from the Lee County jail database.
- The immediate online result is not the same as a certified record.
Personal Review
- Used to review your own Florida criminal history.
- FDLE does not charge for the service.
- Fingerprints are required.
- Fingerprints must be taken by a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency.
- The record can be challenged when inaccurate or incomplete.
Choose the public search for another person’s publicly available Florida record
Open FDLE Florida Checks
Use Personal Review for your own accuracy check
Do not use Personal Review to investigate someone else.
Open FDLE Personal Review
Obtain fingerprints
Contact a participating law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency for fingerprinting.
Compare every arrest with the Lee County court disposition
Missing disposition information can make an old arrest appear misleading.
Fix the record at the office that controls the error
| Error | Start with | Proof to collect |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong Fort Myers Police report detail | Fort Myers Police / City public records | Correct report, identity document or agency correspondence. |
| Wrong Lee County booking information | Lee County Sheriff / Corrections | Booking identifiers and corrected agency data. |
| Wrong court disposition | Lee County Clerk / court | Signed order, amended judgment or certified disposition. |
| Wrong statewide Florida history | FDLE Personal Review / challenge | Fingerprints plus court or arresting-agency documents. |
Save the incorrect public result
Record the URL, date, booking number and court case number.
Obtain the controlling document
A certified disposition is stronger than a screenshot from a private background website.
Correct the originating agency first
A statewide repository often depends on information supplied by local agencies and courts.
Use FDLE Personal Review for statewide errors
The process allows the subject to examine and challenge inaccurate or incomplete Florida history.
Recheck every system afterward
Correcting one database does not guarantee that a separate website updates immediately.
Seal or expunge an eligible Fort Myers arrest record
Florida sealing and expungement depend on the case history and statutory eligibility. Receiving an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility does not itself remove the record from public access.
Collect the arrest report before seeking relief
FDLE recommends keeping copies of important records before they become restricted.
Obtain the Lee County certified disposition
Confirm exactly how every charge was resolved.
Review FDLE eligibility instructions
Determine whether court-ordered sealing, expungement or another statutory procedure applies.
Open Florida sealing and expungement options
Complete the Certificate of Eligibility application
Provide the requested name, birth date, race, sex, addresses, arresting agency, arrest date and charges.
Complete the fingerprint card
Fingerprints must be taken by an authorized law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency.
Include the required court disposition
Expungement applications may also require the appropriate prosecutor portion of the application.
Pay the FDLE processing fee
The standard Certificate of Eligibility application currently requires a nonrefundable $75 payment.
Wait for FDLE eligibility review
FDLE currently states that complete packets typically take about 12 weeks and are not expedited.
File the petition in the proper Lee County court
The Certificate gives permission to petition; it does not guarantee that the judge will grant relief.
Obtain the signed court order
The record is not sealed or expunged merely because FDLE issued a Certificate of Eligibility.
Keep certified copies
Save the arrest report, disposition, certificate and court order permanently.
FDLE Seal and Expunge Section
Email: SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us
Email: SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us
Fort Myers arrest, jail and court contacts
Fort Myers Police
2210 Widman Way
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Fort Myers, FL 33901
City Public Records
2200 Second Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Lee County Main Jail
2115 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Corrections Visitation
2501 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905
Fort Myers, FL 33905
Lee Sheriff Central Records
14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Lee County Justice Center
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Public Defender
2000 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Fort Myers, FL 33901
State Attorney
2000 Main Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Maps for police, jail and court records
Fort Myers Police Department
Lee County Main Jail
Lee County Justice Center
Check before traveling: Verify the person’s current custody, the correct building, lobby hours, appointment requirements and required identification before going to a police, jail or court office.
Fast answers for common Fort Myers arrest situations
Arrested by Fort Myers Police today
Search Lee County bookings first. If nothing appears, allow for intake processing and recheck Recent Bookings.
Person is no longer in custody
Search Recent Releases, then check the court docket for the next hearing and release conditions.
Need the officer’s narrative
Request the report from Fort Myers Police when FMPD made the arrest—not from the Clerk.
Need proof charges were dismissed
Obtain the Lee County court disposition rather than relying on the jail page.
Need to visit family
Get placed on the five-name visitation list, register online and schedule through the approved system.
Need a lawyer
Confirm appointment of the 20th Judicial Circuit Public Defender or verify a private Florida attorney.
Need statewide Florida history
Use FDLE instead of assuming the Lee County booking search covers the whole state.
Wrong charge appears online
Obtain the certified disposition and correct the agency or repository that maintains the inaccurate field.
Case may qualify for removal
Review FDLE eligibility and complete the Certificate of Eligibility and Lee County court process.
Fort Myers FL arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Fort Myers arrest records?
Use the Lee County Sheriff Arrest Search. Search by name, date of birth, booking number, custody status or date range and then verify the court case.
Does Fort Myers Police maintain the jail roster?
No. FMPD may create the arrest report, while Lee County Sheriff’s Corrections Bureau maintains county jail booking and custody information.
Can I search recent Fort Myers releases?
Yes. The official Lee County arrest system includes Recent Releases and release-date search fields.
How do I know what charges were actually filed?
Search Lee County Court Records Inquiry and review the formal criminal case rather than relying on booking allegations.
Where do I request a Fort Myers Police report?
Use the City of Fort Myers Transparency Portal and public-record-request system when FMPD created the report.
How do I visit someone in Lee County Jail?
The inmate must place you on the authorized list. Register in the official visitation system, schedule the appointment and arrive 15 minutes early with valid photo identification.
How do I send inmate mail?
Ordinary mail goes to Smart Communications / Lee County SO, followed by the inmate’s name and booking number, P.O. Box 9152, Seminole, Florida 33775-9152.
How much does a Florida statewide criminal-history search cost?
FDLE currently charges $24 for a public Florida criminal-history search. Personal Review for your own record is free from FDLE, although fingerprinting may carry a local service charge.
How do I correct a wrong criminal record?
Determine whether Fort Myers Police, Lee County Sheriff, the Clerk or FDLE controls the inaccurate information, obtain the controlling court or agency document and submit the correction to the proper custodian.
Can I seal or expunge a Fort Myers arrest?
Some records qualify. The standard Florida process starts with an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application and $75 processing fee, followed by a petition and court order in the proper court.
