Lee County, Florida Inmate Search
An inmate search is an online tool that enables members of the public to check if an individual is currently in custody in a local jail. In Lee County, Florida, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office oversees the main county jail and provides inmate search services through their Arrest Search tool. Interested persons may use the Florida Department of Corrections inmate search for state prisons. Federal facilities are handled via the Bureau of Prisons locator.
The two most populous cities in Lee County are Cape Coral and Fort Myers. The Cape Coral Police Department and the Fort Myers Police Department do not operate separate public jail rosters. Arrests typically go to the county jail, which is managed by the Sheriff’s Office. Searches usually show basic booking information such as name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bond status, and current custody status.
How to Find an Inmate in Lee County Jail
Anyone seeking an inmate at the Lee County Jail in Florida may use the official online Arrest Search tool. To search, enter the inmate’s name and other required information. The Arrest Search tool displays current custody information, including booking date, charges, bond amount, and status.
The Lee County Jail is located at:
2115 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters is located at:
14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33912.
How to Use the Lee County Jail Roster
The Lee County Jail roster, also known as "Arrest Search", is available online through the Lee County Sheriff’s Office website. It is a free, public tool that shows current bookings in the county jail. The following is a step-by-step guide to look up inmate information using this tool:
- Visit the official Lee County Sheriff’s Office website and go to the "Arrest Search" section
- On the search form, enter the required information about the detainee. Common search options include full or partial name, date of birth, booking number, or other identifiers if prompted.
- Click the "Search" button to submit.
- Review the results, which display a list of matching inmates with columns like Name, DOB, Booking date or number, and current Status.
The tool is always accessible online, and users are not required to log in. Results get updated regularly, but reflect data at the time of arrest. For help or if no results appear, one may call the Main Jail at (239) 477-1500.
What Information is Included in the Lee County Inmate Roster
The Lee County inmate roster via the Arrest Search online portal typically includes the following information for each detainee:
- The detainee’s complete legal name.
- Date of birth: This is used to confirm identity and distinguish similar names.
- Booking number: This is a unique identifier assigned to the arrest or booking event.
- Arrest or booking date: This shows the date and time the offender was booked into the jail.
- General charge description: This shows broad offense categories, such as felony, misdemeanor, domestic violence, and drug possession, with no graphic or sensitive specifics
- Custody or release status: Shows the current status of the inmate
- Housing or unit location: The specific jail facility, pod, or unit where the person is/was housed
Additional fields often shown include gender, race, age, physical descriptors such as height, weight, bond amount, and sometimes a mugshot photo. Clicking a result typically provides more details, but the roster itself is basic. Exceptions to public access remain under Florida’s Public Records Law (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes). Most booking information is publicly available, but sensitive details are redacted or kept private to protect data like medical or mental health information, details involving juveniles, certain victim-related information, Social Security numbers, or information tied to ongoing active investigations.
Contact Details for Lee County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
Lee County Jail provides the following contact details for inmate inquiries, official information, or direct communication with jail staff.
- Main Jail Address: 2115 Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Main Jail Phone: (239) 477-1500. This is for inmate info/booking inquiries
- Corrections Core: (239) 477-1700. An additional facility contact
- Non-Emergency/General Sheriff’s Office: (239) 477-1000
- Visitation Center: 2501 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905; Phone: 239-258-3773
- Official Website: https://www.sheriffleefl.org/
|
Contact Type |
Phone Number |
Address / Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Main Jail |
(239) 477-1500 |
2115 Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901 |
|
Corrections Core |
(239) 477-1700 |
Related facility inquiries |
|
Non-Emergency |
(239) 477-1000 |
General Sheriff’s Office |
|
Visitation |
(239) 258-3773 |
2501 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905 |
|
Website |
N/A |
sheriffleefl.org |
Jail Facility Overview in Lee County
Lee County operates several detention facilities under the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau to house arrestees, pre-trial detainees, and some sentenced inmates. The largest is the Core Facility of medium/maximum security, with 1,216 beds, which serves as the primary housing site, including most of the female inmate population. The Downtown Jail, a maximum security facility at 2115 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Fort Myers, has 457 beds and is the central booking facility for all county arrests. The Community Program Unit (CPU) of minimum security offers 336 beds. It is focused on re-entry programs, substance treatment, and transitional support.
These adult facilities accommodate males and females, with females primarily in the Core. Juveniles are typically handled separately through state or specialized programs, not these county jails. The average daily population recently hovered around 1,600 across the system. No dedicated juvenile facility is listed under LCSO corrections.
Lee County jail facilities include multiple sites for adult detainees, such as:
- Downtown Jail (also called Main Jail or Corrections Downtown Jail): Maximum security booking facility
- Core Facility (Corrections Core): Medium/maximum security primary housing. It includes most females
- Community Program Unit (CPU): Minimum security with re-entry or treatment focus
Visitation for all facilities takes place at the Ortiz site at 2501 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905. No dedicated public emails are available for individual facilities. One may use the agency’s online "Contact Us" form or call for inquiries. Office hours for administrative contacts are typically Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but jails operate 24/7.
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Facility |
Address |
Phone Number |
Office Hours |
Email/Contact Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Downtown Jail (Main Jail) |
2115 Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901 |
(239) 477-1500 |
24 hours a day, full week |
No dedicated email. Use the website’s Contact Us form |
|
Core Facility |
2501 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905 |
(239) 477-1700 |
24 hours a day, full week |
No dedicated email |
|
Community Program Unit (CPU) |
2501 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905 |
(239) 477-1700 |
24 hours a day, full week |
No dedicated email |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Lee Core Facility?
The Core Facility, which is the largest in Lee County, uses ConnectNetwork (GTL) for commissary or trust fund deposits to support inmate purchases like snacks, hygiene items, and phone time. Friends and family can deposit funds via:
- Online: Visit the CconnectNetwork portal. Search for Lee County, Florida, Site ID 154. Add the inmate using their full name or booking number, and pay with a credit/debit card
- Phone: Call (888) 988-4768, which is the automated Trust Fund system. Reference Site ID 154 and use major credit cards
- Jail Kiosks: Interested persons may use the machines at the Main Jail or Ortiz Site. Cash, credit, or debit cards are accepted
- Money Orders: These are not accepted per current policy.
Deposits only fund the commissary, not bonds. Fees apply to online or phone transactions. Limits vary by method or provider, often $200 to $300 per transaction. Funds post quickly but may take time to appear. Always verify inmate location first.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office provides a single, unified Arrest Search tool covering all adult detention facilities. There are no separate public rosters or search options for individual facilities. Results show current detainees across the system, with housing or unit location often listed in detailed views to indicate the specific facility. Juveniles are handled separately through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. There is no public online roster available via the Sheriff’s Office for juvenile records, as they are confidential under Florida law. Contact the DJJ or Lee County Juvenile Assessment Center for official inquiries. Work release or transitional programs fall under the CPU and are included in the main search.
|
Facility |
Separate Search Option? |
How to Access Info |
|---|---|---|
|
Downtown Jail (Main Jail) |
No |
Use the unified Arrest Search portal; check the housing location in details |
|
Core Facility |
No |
Same unified search; primary for females |
|
Community Program Unit (CPU) |
No |
Same unified search; minimum security focus |
|
Juvenile Detention |
Yes (state-managed) |
Contact DJJ or Juvenile Assessment Center; confidential-no public roster |
Lee County Visitation Rules and Schedules
Visitation for inmates at the Core Facility and all Lee County adult jails takes place at the Visitation Center at 2501 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905. One may start by registering via the Sheriff’s Office visitation program on the Sheriff’s Office website
- Who is allowed: Approved visitors on the inmate’s Authorized Visitation List. Up to 2 visitors per session, or 5 for remote visits
- ID/approval required: Visitors above the age of 16 need a photo ID like a driver’s license, state ID, passport, military ID, or prison ID, with DOB. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult and stay with them.
- Dress code & behavior: Visitors are advised to wear proper attire, with shoes and shirts required at all times. Revealing clothing such as sheer, mesh, exposed midriff/shoulders/chest/back, offensive language or images, prohibited items like cell phones, purses, food/drinks, and gifts are not permitted
- Visit length: Typically 1 hour per visit.
- General days or hours: Inmates can have 2 visits each week. Schedules vary, and sign-ups happen weekly, usually on Sundays. Visitors are advised to arrive 15 minutes early to check in at the kiosk or desk.
Mailing and Commissary Information
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office uses Smart Communications for mail processing. For safety reasons, all non-legal mail must be postcards. Enveloped letters are not permitted. Send to:
Inmate’s Full Name and Booking Number
Smart Communications / Lee County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 9152
Seminole, FL 33775
Postcards must be a minimum of 3.5" x 4.25", and a maximum of 4.25" x 6" with black and blue ink only. Senders are required to include the return address. Plain postcards with messages or photos having no prohibited content are allowed. Enveloped letters, books, magazines, food/snacks, candy, hygiene items, clothing, stamps, glitter/stickers, Polaroids, care packages, and battery-operated items are not allowed and will be returned.
No cash or personal checks in mails sent are permitted, except for specific money deposits. Legal mail goes directly to the facility. Electronic messaging sent via smartjailmail.com is encouraged.
When depositing funds for commissary, one may use ConnectNetwork (GTL) online. To deposit by phone, call (1-888-988-4768), or visit the jail kiosks in person. Money orders or checks can be mailed to the facility marked "FOR DEPOSIT ONLY" with the inmate’s name/booking number.