Fort Myers Warrant Records

Fort Myers warrant records are processed through the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) and the 20th Judicial Circuit Court. Fort Myers is the county seat of Lee County with about 100,000 people in southwest Florida. The Fort Myers Police Department handles local policing, but all warrants are filed and tracked through the county system. You can search for active warrants using the free FDLE statewide database or the Lee County Clerk of Court's online case search.

Fort Myers Warrant Records at the Lee County Sheriff's Office

The Lee County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant records for Fort Myers. LCSO is at 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912. You can reach them at 239-477-1000. The sheriff's office processes arrest warrants, manages the active warrant database, and coordinates a warrants unit that tracks down fugitives across Lee County.

The Fort Myers Police Department is at 2210 Widman Way, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Their phone number is (239) 321-7700. FMPD officers patrol the city, respond to calls, and can arrest people on active warrants during routine encounters. But the warrants go through the county system. Fort Myers Police do not have their own warrant database. If you call them about a warrant, they will refer you to LCSO or the statewide FDLE search.

The Fort Myers Police Department website provides local law enforcement contacts and community safety resources.

FMPD and the Lee County Sheriff's Office work together on warrant service operations in the Fort Myers area.

How to Search Fort Myers Warrant Records

Begin with the FDLE Public Access System. The Wanted Persons search page lets you look up active warrants across Florida. Type in a name and check the results. The search is free. No account is needed. Lee County warrants that affect Fort Myers residents show up here with the warrant type and the agency that issued it.

The Lee County Clerk of Court has an online case search tool. Look up criminal cases by name or case number. Docket entries show bench warrants, capias warrants, failure to appear notices, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. This gives you the complete picture of case activity tied to a Fort Myers warrant, not just a simple yes-or-no answer.

Calling LCSO directly at 239-477-1000 is another option. Staff can check the active warrant list for a specific person. This can be quicker than waiting for online databases to update. New warrants sometimes take a short while to appear in the statewide FDLE system, but LCSO will have the latest data for Fort Myers and all of Lee County.

The FDLE homepage also offers criminal history searches and sex offender lookups. These tools go beyond active warrants and can help if you need a broader background check on someone in Fort Myers.

Warrant Scam Calls in Fort Myers

LCSO has warned the public about scam phone calls targeting Fort Myers and Lee County residents. Scammers call people and pretend to be deputies from the sheriff's office. They claim that a family member has been arrested on a warrant and demand payment for bail or release. The scammers ask for gift cards or cryptocurrency as payment.

This is a scam. Real deputies do not call and ask for gift cards or crypto. The Lee County Sheriff's Office will never request payment over the phone in this manner. If you get a call like this, hang up. Do not send money. Call LCSO directly at 239-477-1000 to verify any claims about warrants or arrests in the Fort Myers area. You can also check for active warrants yourself through the FDLE or clerk systems described above.

This scam has come in waves and tends to target older residents. Sharing this information with family members can help protect them from losing money to these fake warrant calls.

Types of Warrants in Fort Myers

Arrest warrants are the most common type in Fort Myers. Under Florida Statute 901.02, a judge signs one after an officer files a sworn affidavit with probable cause. The warrant must name or describe the person. It tells all Florida sheriffs to make the arrest. It can be served any time of day or night.

Bench warrants come up often. When someone misses a court date in Fort Myers, the judge can issue a bench warrant immediately. No notice. No second chance. The warrant enters the Lee County system and the person can be picked up at any point. Capias warrants are similar and may be issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Under Florida Statute 933.07, search warrants expire after 14 days if not executed. These let officers search a location for evidence. In Fort Myers, they are common in drug and fraud investigations. The affidavit behind the search warrant stays sealed until it is served or the agency says it cannot be carried out.

Violation of probation warrants go out when probation terms are broken. Fugitive warrants cover people wanted in other states who may be in the Fort Myers area. Both types are processed through the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Public Access to Fort Myers Warrants

Fort Myers warrant records are public under Florida's Sunshine Law. Florida Statute 119.07 gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public records held by a government agency. This includes warrant records at LCSO and the Lee County Clerk of Court. You do not need to be the person named on the warrant. You do not need to state a reason for your search.

Some exceptions apply. Active criminal investigation files can be withheld under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until served. Officers sometimes have warrants that are not yet in any public database. If you believe a warrant exists for someone in Fort Myers but cannot find it online, a criminal defense attorney can make direct inquiries with the investigating agency.

Under Florida Statute 901.04, law enforcement officers in Fort Myers can also arrest someone without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe a felony was committed. These warrantless arrests still generate records in the Lee County Clerk's system, so you may find arrest and case records even when no formal warrant was ever issued.

What to Do About a Fort Myers Warrant

Talk to a lawyer first. Do not walk into LCSO or the Fort Myers Police station on your own. In Florida, turning yourself in on a warrant means you go into custody before bail is set. A defense attorney in the Fort Myers area can help you plan a surrender and may work to get a favorable bond amount before you go in.

Florida Statute 901.07 covers your rights if arrested in another county. The arresting officer must tell you about your right to bail. You can try to post bail there. If you cannot, you get transported back to Lee County. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the officer must state the reason for your arrest and tell you a warrant has been issued. The physical warrant does not have to be on the officer at the time, but the officer must show it to you if you ask.

Warrants in Fort Myers never expire. An old warrant can pop up during a traffic stop, a background check for a job, or at the airport. It is always better to handle an outstanding warrant proactively. Many defense attorneys in the Fort Myers and Lee County area will talk with you at no charge for an initial consultation about a warrant situation.

Lee County Warrant Records

Fort Myers is the county seat of Lee County. All warrants go through the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the 20th Judicial Circuit Court. Lee County has over 800,000 residents across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, and other communities. For full details on county-level warrant resources and search tools, visit the Lee County page.

View Lee County Warrant Records

Nearby Florida Cities

These cities are near Fort Myers and also have warrant records pages. Both are in Lee County and share the same county warrant system.