Lee County Recent Bookings

Recent bookings in Lee County are managed by the Lee County Sheriff's Office in Fort Myers. The sheriff operates the county jail at 2115 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and provides an online booking search tool for public use. Under Florida's public records law, anyone can look up arrest and booking details for people held in Lee County custody. Fort Myers is the county seat, and Lee County is part of the 20th Judicial Circuit. You do not need to be a local resident or give a reason to search these records.

Lee County Booking Search

The Lee County Sheriff's Office runs an online booking search tool. This lets you look up people booked into the Lee County jail by name. You can find booking dates, charges, bond info, and mugshots. The tool is free and works from any device. It pulls data from the jail's own booking system, so results stay current for Lee County.

To use the booking search, go to the sheriff's website and enter the last name. You can add a first name to narrow things down. The system will show all matches in the Lee County jail. Each result displays the booking number, date booked, charges, and bond status. If a person has been released, the record may still show for a time. The Lee County Sheriff's Office keeps this info as part of its public records duties under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office website is the main source for booking searches, crime information, and public safety resources in the county.

From here you can access the booking search, report crimes, and find other sheriff's office services for Lee County.

How Lee County Arrests Work

When someone is arrested in Lee County, they are brought to the jail at 2115 MLK Jr Blvd in Fort Myers. Staff take a photo, collect fingerprints, and log personal details. The booking creates a record with the arrest date, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. This process follows Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes, which covers arrest procedures across the state.

Multiple agencies make arrests in Lee County. The sheriff's office covers unincorporated areas. Fort Myers Police, Cape Coral Police, Sanibel Police, and other local departments handle their own cities. All of them bring arrested people to the county jail for booking. The Lee County jail is the central intake point. After processing, the person posts bond, gets released on their own recognizance, or stays in custody for a first appearance hearing. Bond amounts depend on the charge and follow the 20th Judicial Circuit schedule.

Note: All booking records in Lee County become public the moment they are created under Florida law.

Lee County Booking Search Tool

The Lee County Sheriff's booking search page provides a direct way to look up current and recent jail inmates.

This tool is the fastest way to check on a booking in Lee County without calling the jail or visiting in person.

The booking search covers current inmates and recent releases. Each record includes the person's name, booking date, charges, bond amounts, and a mugshot. You can search by last name or booking number. New bookings appear in the system as they are processed throughout the day. For older records that may not show online, you can contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office directly or submit a written public records request.

Lee County Jail Info

The Lee County jail sits at 2115 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Fort Myers. It serves the entire county. The facility handles intake, housing, and release of inmates around the clock. You can reach the jail at (239) 477-1700 for questions about inmates, bookings, or visit schedules in Lee County.

Statewide Search Options

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps arrest records from all 67 Florida counties. FDLE has a criminal history check for $25 through its online record check system. This covers the whole state, not just Lee County. It is useful when you are not sure where an arrest happened. FDLE data may take longer to show up than what the Lee County jail system has.

For state prison records, the Florida Department of Corrections runs its own search. It covers people sentenced to state prison after conviction. It does not show people in the Lee County jail waiting for trial. The Florida Department of State also keeps a directory of all county jails across Florida, including Lee County.

Public Records Access

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says that all records made or received by a government agency are open to the public. This includes booking records, arrest reports, and jail logs in Lee County. You do not need to explain why you want the records. You do not need to be a Florida resident to make a request.

For a formal records request in Lee County, contact the sheriff's office in writing. Be specific about what you need. Include names and dates when possible. The agency must respond in a reasonable time. They can charge for copies but not for the time staff spend finding records. Most booking info from Lee County is free online through the booking search tool. You only pay for printed or certified copies.

Note: Some records tied to active investigations may be temporarily exempt from public disclosure.

Bond and Bail in Lee County

After booking in Lee County, the bond process starts. Florida's Chapter 903 sets the rules for bail and bonds. The bond amount depends on the charge. Some offenses have a set bond on the schedule. Others need a judge to decide the amount at first appearance. Serious charges may result in bond being denied.

You can post bond in Lee County by paying the full cash amount at the jail. Bail bondsmen are widely available in the Fort Myers area and typically charge 10% of the bond as a non-refundable fee. Some people get released on their own recognizance without any payment. The judge makes that decision. Cash bonds are returned when the case ends, provided the person showed up to all court dates. The booking search tool shows bond amounts for each charge, so you can check before contacting a bondsman in Lee County.

Cities in Lee County

Lee County has several cities in southwest Florida. Fort Myers is the county seat. Cape Coral is the largest city by population. All arrests from these cities go through the Lee County jail for booking, regardless of which local agency made the arrest.

Other communities in Lee County include Bonita Springs, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers Beach, and Sanibel. All bookings from these areas go through the Lee County jail system.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Lee County. If an arrest took place in one of these areas, you need to search that county's booking records.