Lee County Sheriff’s Office Phone Number, Address & Locations

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Lee County, Florida · Sheriff services, jail, records and civil process · Reviewed September 2026

Lee County Sheriff Office: Phone, Jail, Records & Services

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office handles much more than patrol calls. Residents and families use it for inmate searches, jail questions, arrest records, incident reports, local background checks, active-warrant information, civil process, fingerprints, online police reports and services spread across Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Pine Island, Captiva and Boca Grande.

The important part is choosing the correct office before you call or drive somewhere. Sheriff headquarters, the Downtown Jail, Core Facility, Civil Division, Central Records and neighborhood precincts are separate locations with different responsibilities.

Official Lee County Sheriff website Official arrest / inmate search Sheriff unit phone directory
Independent-site notice: CountySheriffsOffice.org is an informational website and is not the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Lee County government, Lee County Clerk of Court or any jail-service provider. For emergencies call 911. For non-emergency Sheriff assistance, the current LCSO number is 239-477-1000.
Important local distinction: the Sheriff’s Office headquarters is at Six Mile Cypress Parkway. The Downtown Jail is on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The Core Facility and visitation center are on Ortiz Avenue. Driving to “the Sheriff’s Office” without checking which service you need can put you at the wrong building.
Quick routing guide

Which Lee County Sheriff Service Do You Actually Need?

Lee County splits Sheriff services across several units. Use this table before calling the main line.

Lee County Sheriff service routing guide
If you need…
Start with
Phone / route
Useful detail
Emergency police response
911
911
Use for immediate threats, crimes in progress, serious injury or emergencies.
Non-emergency deputy
LCSO Communications
239-477-1000
Use for non-emergency law-enforcement assistance.
Current arrest or inmate
Official Arrest Search
Downtown Jail: 239-477-1500
Verify the inmate before sending money or scheduling a visit.
Sheriff report or crash report
Central Records
239-477-1350
Handles offense reports, crash reports, CAD information and local background checks.
Civil papers served
Civil Division
239-477-1353
Located at 2072 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers.
Warrant information
Warrants Unit
239-477-1269
Verify active-warrant information through an official Sheriff route.
Fraud / scam help
Fraud Line
239-258-3292
Useful when someone impersonates a deputy or demands payment.
Court case or hearing
Lee County Clerk
Use Clerk court records
Sheriff arrest information is not the final court record.
Main office

Lee County Sheriff Office Phone Number and Headquarters

Main Headquarters 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Non-emergency Sheriff line 239-477-1000
Central Records 239-477-1350
Warrants Unit 239-477-1269
Civil Division 239-477-1353
Hearing impaired 239-477-1299

The Sheriff facility directory currently lists headquarters public hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., excluding major holidays. Individual divisions may maintain different hours.

After opening the official Lee County Sheriff contact page:
  1. Confirm you are on the Southwest Florida Lee County Sheriff website.
  2. Use 911 for an emergency.
  3. Use 239-477-1000 for non-emergency Sheriff assistance.
  4. Use the department selector only for a non-urgent web message.
  5. Do not use an online contact form for a situation requiring an immediate deputy response.
Arrests and custody

Lee County Sheriff Inmate and Arrest Search

The Sheriff’s official Arrest Search is the first place to check when you need to know whether a person was recently arrested or detained in Lee County.

The Sheriff expressly warns that arrest-search information reflects the circumstances known at the time of arrest or detention. It is not a finding of guilt or innocence, and information should be independently verified before serious use.

Open the official Arrest Search. Start with the Sheriff’s database rather than a copied mugshot or third-party directory.
Search the legal name. Try the surname first if the exact full name does not return a clear match.
Open the likely record. Compare more than just the name.
Write down custody details. Save the booking or inmate identifier, charges, bond and facility information shown.
Use the Clerk for the court case. The booking charge may not remain the same throughout prosecution.
Call the jail when timing matters. Fresh bookings, transfers and releases may change quickly.
After opening the official Lee County Sheriff Arrest Search:
  1. Read the Sheriff’s accuracy and legal disclaimer.
  2. Search the inmate using the available fields.
  3. Confirm the correct person before repeating charge information.
  4. Save the booking details and facility information.
  5. Check every listed charge and bond.
  6. Move to Lee County Clerk court records for case status and hearings.
Arrest does not equal conviction: a Sheriff arrest record can remain relevant even when a charge is later amended, dismissed or resolved differently in court. Use the Clerk’s court record to check disposition.
Corrections Bureau

Lee County Jail Facilities Are Not All at the Same Address

The Sheriff’s Corrections Bureau operates multiple detention facilities. The Downtown Jail is the central intake and booking location, while the Core and Community Program facilities serve different housing and program functions.

Lee County jail facilities
Facility
Address
Published role
Phone
Downtown Jail
2115 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Maximum-security facility and central intake / booking point
239-477-1500
Core Facility
2501 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Medium / maximum security; primary female housing; food, medical and laundry services
239-477-1700
Community Programs Unit
Ortiz Avenue corrections campus
Minimum-security programs, re-entry skills and treatment services
Confirm through Corrections
Visitation Center
2501 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Video visitation for Main Jail, Core and CPU inmates
239-258-3773

The Sheriff currently describes the Downtown Jail as a 457-bed facility, the Core Facility as a 1,216-bed facility and the Community Program Unit as a 336-bed minimum-security facility.

After opening the Lee County Sheriff Corrections page:
  1. Identify which facility holds the inmate.
  2. Review the Corrections FAQ before visiting or sending property.
  3. Check current program and release information.
  4. Use the unit phone directory if your question belongs to a specific Corrections unit.
Jail visitation

Lee County Inmate Visitation: Register Before Driving to Ortiz Avenue

Lee County Corrections uses scheduled video visitation. The Sheriff’s current instructions say visitors must register in the visitation program and be approved before visiting.

For inmates housed at the Downtown Jail, Core Facility and Community Program Units, visitation is conducted through video monitors. The Sheriff identifies the visitation center at 2501 Ortiz Avenue.

Lee County inmate visitation rules
Rule
Current Sheriff guidance
Visitor registration
Register and schedule through the GTL visitation program.
Approved visitor list
The inmate can place up to five family members or friends on the visitation list.
Visitor list changes
The Sheriff FAQ says inmates can update their visitation list every four months.
Check-in
Arrive approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled visit and check in at the kiosk / visitation desk.
Identification
A valid photo ID displaying date of birth is required.
Visitors per session
Up to two visitors per visitation session under the published rules.
Juveniles
Juveniles must remain accompanied by an adult.
Visitation center
2501 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers · 239-258-3773.
After opening the official Lee County inmate visitation page:
  1. Open the visitation registration link.
  2. Create your visitor account accurately.
  3. Confirm the inmate has added you to the approved visitor list.
  4. Schedule the visit before travelling.
  5. Bring acceptable photo identification.
  6. Arrive at the Ortiz visitation center early enough to check in.
Do not bring property for the inmate during a normal visit. Lee County Corrections prohibits visitors from bringing items such as food, clothing, medication, books, letters, stickers and other unapproved property directly to an inmate.
Central Records

Request Lee County Sheriff Reports and Public Records

Central Records maintains Sheriff-generated reports and provides access to records that are public under Florida law. The Sheriff specifically lists local background checks, traffic crash reports, offense reports and calls-for-service information among its record services.

Central Records 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Records phone 239-477-1350
Department hours Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Lobby access Lobby opens at 8:00 a.m.; closed weekends and most major holidays

Copy charges and fee waivers

The Sheriff currently lists a $0.15-per-page copy charge for records. A crime victim or crash-involved party can include government-issued identification to have the report fee waived under the Sheriff’s current process.

The report can be picked up at headquarters or, when applicable, mailed with payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The online request system may also allow eligible victims or crash-involved parties to download reports.

Crash-report privacy period

Florida crash reports are restricted from general public disclosure during the first 60 days after the crash. Drivers involved in the crash and qualifying legal representatives can request the report during that period once it becomes available.

After opening the official LCSO Records page:
  1. Identify whether you need a crash report, offense report, CAD record or background check.
  2. Collect the report number when known.
  3. Have the event date, location and involved names ready.
  4. Use the Sheriff’s online request option or contact Central Records.
  5. If requesting a fee waiver as an involved party or victim, follow the ID instructions.
  6. Ask about estimated fees before requesting a large volume of material.
Record checks

Local Lee County Background Check vs Florida Statewide Check

A local Sheriff background check and a Florida statewide criminal-history search are not the same thing.

Lee County local and statewide background check comparison
Need
Official route
Published fee / contact
Important limitation
Local Lee County background check
Lee County Sheriff Central Records
$10
Local Sheriff search; not a complete Florida or nationwide record.
Florida statewide criminal history
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Check FDLE current service and fee
Statewide Florida search is different from a local LCSO check.
Lee County court case
Lee County Clerk Court Records Inquiry
Public online search available
Court records are not identical to a criminal-history report.

For the Sheriff’s local background check, the current instructions say to provide the person’s name, date of birth, race and sex. The listed $10 fee can be paid using accepted Sheriff payment methods; personal checks are not accepted.

After opening the Lee County Sheriff background-check section:
  1. Choose the local-background-check option if you need a Lee County Sheriff search.
  2. Prepare the subject’s identifying details.
  3. Review the current $10 Sheriff fee and payment methods.
  4. Use the FDLE link instead if the requester specifically requires a statewide Florida criminal-history check.
FCRA caution: a Sheriff arrest search, local background check or this informational page should not automatically be treated as a consumer report for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another regulated eligibility decision.
Criminal court follow-up

Use Lee County Clerk Records After an Arrest

The Sheriff’s arrest database answers an arrest-and-custody question. The Lee County Clerk court system is the better source for later criminal-case information such as filed charges, hearings, docket activity and public documents.

The Clerk’s Court Records Inquiry supports searches by case number, citation number, party and other criteria. Public access can be limited for confidential or protected case types.

Save the case number from the arrest information if available. Case-number searching reduces same-name mistakes.
Open the Clerk Court Records Inquiry. Choose the criminal or traffic route that fits the case.
Confirm the correct defendant. Compare names and case information carefully.
Review the docket and hearings. Court dates can change after initial booking.
Use the Clerk for official copies. An arrest page is not a certified court record.
After opening the Lee County Clerk Court Records Inquiry:
  1. Search by case number whenever you have one.
  2. For a name search, enter the requested party information.
  3. Use the Clerk’s wildcard instructions when spelling is uncertain.
  4. Confirm the correct case before relying on any docket.
  5. Use the Court Calendar option for scheduled hearings.
  6. Remember that protected case categories can have limited public results.
Court-date tip: Lee County Clerk warns that court dates can change frequently. Recheck the Clerk record before travelling to court rather than relying on an old arrest result.
Warrant information

How to Check a Lee County Warrant Safely

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office maintains a Warrants Unit and directs people seeking warrant information to official Sheriff resources. The unit directory currently lists the Warrants Unit at 239-477-1269.

Do not pay a private website simply because it promises an “instant warrant report.” If a warrant may exist, verify the information through the Sheriff, Clerk or appropriate court.

After opening the Lee County Sheriff Patrol FAQ:
  1. Find the question about checking whether someone has a warrant.
  2. Use the official warrant-search route linked by the Sheriff.
  3. Compare the complete identity carefully.
  4. Call the Warrants Unit at 239-477-1269 when the online result is unclear.
  5. Do not send money to someone who calls claiming payment is required to cancel a warrant.
Civil Division

Lee County Sheriff Civil Process Fees and Service

The Civil Division serves court papers and other qualifying legal process. Its office is separate from Sheriff headquarters.

Lee County Sheriff Civil Division 2072 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Telephone 239-477-1353
Published hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Payee Lee County Sheriff’s Office

Common published service fees

Lee County Sheriff civil process fees
Document
Published fee
5-day eviction / 5 & 20-day eviction summons
$40
Show-cause summons
$40
Replevin summons
$40
Notice to appear / small-claims summons
$40
Divorce summons
$40
Lawsuit summons
$40
Writ of garnishment
$40
Writ of attachment
$90
Writ of possession
$90
Writ of replevin
$90
Subpoena
$40
Order of commitment
$90

The Sheriff currently accepts exact cash for in-person payment, business checks, money orders and cashier’s checks. The Civil Division states that personal checks and debit / credit cards are not accepted for these civil-process payments.

Out-of-state process

The Sheriff publishes an $80 out-of-state service fee and requires an original court document bearing the court seal, a copy for service and a self-addressed stamped envelope. If you cannot provide a document with the required seal, the Sheriff directs users to consider a private process server.

After opening the official Lee County Sheriff Civil Division page:
  1. Find the exact document type you need served.
  2. Verify the current fee.
  3. Review the accepted payment methods.
  4. Prepare all court-issued documents and copies.
  5. For out-of-state papers, read the special sealed-document instructions.
  6. Call 239-477-1353 before travelling when your paperwork is unusual or time-sensitive.
Non-emergency reporting

What You Can Report Online to the Lee County Sheriff

The Sheriff provides online self-reporting for selected non-emergency matters. You can also call 239-477-1000, where a dispatcher can determine whether the incident qualifies for telephone reporting through an Alternative Response Officer or requires a deputy response.

The current online-report menu includes categories such as:

  • minor accident / driver exchange;
  • check forgery;
  • fraudulent credit-card use;
  • identity theft;
  • illegal dumping;
  • lost or missing property, subject to restrictions;
  • lost or stolen license plates;
  • misdemeanor theft under the published eligibility rules;
  • online or telephone scams;
  • package theft;
  • vacation watch requests;
  • private-property tow reporting; and
  • vehicle repossession reporting by authorized parties.
After opening the official LCSO online-report page:
  1. Confirm that no emergency response is required.
  2. Choose the incident category that matches what happened.
  3. Read the eligibility rules before starting the form.
  4. Prepare dates, locations, property details and contact information.
  5. If the event does not qualify, call 239-477-1000 and request a deputy or ask about telephone reporting.
Do not file online for an emergency. If someone is in danger, a crime is in progress, a weapon is involved or urgent medical / police response is needed, call 911.
Public activity search

Search Lee County Sheriff Incidents by Address

LCSO provides a public incident-search tool for certain closed incidents reported to the Sheriff’s Office during the previous approximately 2½ years.

The tool searches by street address. The Sheriff notes that incidents are delayed approximately 48 hours before appearing because of active-investigation concerns.

The search also excludes some legally protected information, including certain sex-crime and child-abuse incidents. Incidents handled by other police departments are not necessarily available in the Sheriff database.

After opening the LCSO incidents-by-location search:
  1. Enter the street address rather than the city and state.
  2. Use an exact address for a narrow result.
  3. Use part of the street address for broader matching.
  4. Allow for the Sheriff’s published 48-hour posting delay.
  5. Contact the correct municipal police department if that agency handled the event.
Public fingerprint services

Lee County Sheriff Fingerprinting: Fee, ID and Locations

The Sheriff currently offers fingerprinting at several precinct locations for a published $5 fee. A government-issued ID is required.

Lee County Sheriff fingerprint locations
Location
Address
Phone
Published hours
1st Precinct
121 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
239-477-1810
Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
2nd Precinct
1301 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
239-477-1820
Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
3rd Precinct
15650 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908
239-477-1830
Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
4th Precinct
8350 Hospital Drive, Suite 114, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
239-477-1840
Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Headquarters / 5th Precinct
14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Confirm current service through LCSO
Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
After opening the official fingerprint-services page:
  1. Choose the closest listed location.
  2. Confirm the current service hours before travelling.
  3. Bring a government-issued ID.
  4. Review the current $5 fee and payment instructions.
  5. If the fingerprints are for licensing or a background check, verify whether the requesting agency requires a specific electronic or card format.
Local service locations

Lee County Sheriff Precincts and Substations

Lee County is geographically large, and residents do not always need to drive to central Fort Myers for routine Sheriff services.

Lee County Sheriff precinct locations
Precinct
Address
Phone
Area reference
Main Headquarters / 5th Precinct
14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers
239-477-1000
Central / countywide administration
1st Precinct
121 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers
239-477-1810
North Fort Myers area
2nd Precinct
1301 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres
239-477-1820
Lehigh Acres area
3rd Precinct
15650 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers
239-477-1830
Southwest Fort Myers
4th Precinct
8350 Hospital Drive, Suite 114, Bonita Springs
239-477-1840
Bonita Springs area
6th Precinct — Boca Grande
131 1st Street West, Boca Grande
941-964-2400
Boca Grande
6th Precinct — Captiva
5400 South Seas Plantation, Captiva
239-477-1850
Captiva
6th Precinct — Pine Island
8359 Stringfellow Road, St. James City
Confirm through LCSO
Pine Island
After opening the official LCSO Facility Directory:
  1. Find the precinct closest to your area.
  2. Confirm its current public hours.
  3. Call before travelling when you need a specialized service.
  4. Use headquarters, Records, Civil or Corrections instead when your task belongs to one of those dedicated divisions.
Fraud prevention

Lee County Sheriff Warns About Warrant and Jail Payment Scams

The Sheriff has issued specific warnings about criminals impersonating deputies and using spoofed phone numbers that appear to come from official LCSO lines.

One scam tells a resident that there is an outstanding warrant, subpoena or criminal charge and demands gift-card payment to avoid arrest. Another targets families of people who really were recently arrested and claims an advance payment is required to obtain an ankle monitor or expedite release.

LCSO’s warning is simple: the Sheriff’s Office says it will not call and demand money or gift cards to resolve a warrant, subpoena or jail release. Caller ID can be spoofed, including the 239-477-1000 number.

If you receive one of these calls

  1. Do not provide payment information.
  2. Do not buy gift cards.
  3. Do not use a crypto ATM.
  4. Hang up.
  5. Independently call LCSO at 239-477-1000.
  6. Use the Fraud Unit at 239-258-3292 when appropriate.
After opening the official LCSO fraud alert:
  1. Compare the scammer’s demand with the Sheriff warning.
  2. Ignore caller-ID appearance as proof of legitimacy.
  3. Do not provide gift-card or payment-app details.
  4. Call the Sheriff independently using the published phone number.
Before you drive anywhere

Lee County Sheriff Office Checklist

Decide whether this is an emergency. Call 911 when immediate police, fire or medical response is required.
Identify the service, not just the agency. Jail, records, civil process and fingerprints use different locations.
Save case or report numbers. They are more useful than screenshots when speaking with staff.
Use the official Sheriff or Clerk system first. Avoid paying a third-party directory before checking the government source.
Confirm hours. Precinct, Records, Civil and visitation hours differ.
Confirm payment methods. Civil process, Records, background checks and jail services do not all accept the same payment types.
Do not confuse arrest records with court results. Use Lee County Clerk records after the arrest.
Do not pay an unsolicited caller. Verify warrants, arrests and bond directly through official channels.
10 practical questions

Lee County Sheriff Office FAQs

What is the Lee County Sheriff Office non-emergency number?

The current Lee County Sheriff non-emergency number is 239-477-1000. Call 911 for emergencies or situations requiring an immediate emergency response.

Where is the Lee County Sheriff headquarters?

Main headquarters is at 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33912. Specialized services such as the jail, Civil Division and Core Facility are at different addresses.

How do I search for an inmate in Lee County Florida?

Use the official Lee County Sheriff Arrest Search. Verify the person’s identity carefully and save the booking details, charges, bond and facility information. Use Lee County Clerk court records for later court activity.

Where is the Lee County Downtown Jail?

The Downtown Jail is at 2115 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Fort Myers. It serves as the central intake and booking facility for arrests processed through the Lee County jail system.

How do I visit an inmate in Lee County Jail?

Register through the approved visitation system, confirm that the inmate has placed you on the visitation list, schedule the visit and bring valid photo identification. The Sheriff identifies the visitation center at 2501 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers.

How do I get a Lee County Sheriff police report?

Contact LCSO Central Records at 239-477-1350 or use the Sheriff’s online records-request route. Have the incident or crash number, date, location and involved names ready when possible.

How much is a Lee County Sheriff local background check?

The Sheriff currently publishes a $10 fee for a local background check. The request requires identifying information for the person being searched. A statewide Florida check is handled separately through FDLE.

How do I have civil papers served in Lee County?

Contact the Lee County Sheriff Civil Division at 239-477-1353. The office is at 2072 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers. Service fees depend on the document type, and the Sheriff publishes specific payment and document requirements.

Can I file a Lee County Sheriff report online?

Yes, selected non-emergency incidents can be reported through the Sheriff’s online reporting system. If you are unsure whether the incident qualifies, call 239-477-1000. Call 911 instead for an emergency or crime in progress.

Will the Lee County Sheriff call and demand payment for a warrant?

The Sheriff has specifically warned about callers impersonating deputies and demanding gift cards, crypto payments or other money for supposed warrants, subpoenas or jail release. Do not pay an unsolicited caller; hang up and independently call LCSO.

Official resources

Primary Lee County Sheriff and Court Links

Lee County Sheriff’s Office

Official agency home page and service navigation.

Open SheriffLeeFL.org
Arrest Search

Official Lee County arrest and detention lookup.

Open Lee County Arrest Search
Corrections Bureau

Jail facilities, inmate programs and Corrections information.

Open LCSO Corrections
Visiting Inmates

Visitor registration, scheduling and current visitation instructions.

Open inmate visitation information
Central Records

Reports, crash records, calls for service and background-check information.

Open LCSO Records
Civil Division

Civil-process service, fees and out-of-state service requirements.

Open LCSO Civil Division
Online Police Reports

Selected non-emergency online report categories.

Open LCSO online reporting
Lee County Clerk Court Records

Public court-case and hearing search after an arrest.

Open Lee County court records

Editorial review: this guide was refreshed against current Lee County Sheriff, Lee County Clerk and other official resources in September 2026. Sheriff addresses, public hours, fees, jail procedures and online systems can change.

Accuracy: for a time-sensitive arrest, warrant, court date, visit, civil-service payment or report request, confirm the detail again through the responsible official page or telephone line before acting.

Legal and privacy notice: arrest information may reflect allegations rather than convictions. Protected, sealed, juvenile, victim, medical and investigative information may be restricted from public release.

FCRA notice: do not use this page, a Sheriff arrest search or a basic public-record result as a substitute for a legally compliant consumer report for employment, housing, credit, insurance or other regulated eligibility decisions.

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Use this if you are trying to understand warrant information safely. This tool does not confirm warrants and does not provide legal advice.

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