Lee County Warrant Records
Lee County warrant records are held by the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Courts in Fort Myers. With roughly 760,000 residents, Lee County is one of the fastest growing areas in southwest Florida. The sheriff's office runs a booking search tool on its website that lets you look up recent arrests and warrant activity. You can also search the statewide FDLE database for active warrants at no cost. The clerk of courts keeps court case files that show bench warrants and capias orders. Most of these records are public under Florida law, and there are several ways to access them both online and in person at the Fort Myers courthouse.
Lee County Quick Facts
Lee County Sheriff's Office Warrants
The Lee County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant service in the county. LCSO is based at 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. You can call 239-477-1000 for general questions. The sheriff's office processes warrants issued by judges in the 20th Judicial Circuit, which covers Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Hendry counties. Deputies serve both felony and misdemeanor warrants throughout the county and work with other agencies when a wanted person crosses into neighboring areas.
LCSO runs an online booking search tool on its website. This tool lets you look up recent bookings in Lee County, which can include arrest warrant information. The booking search shows the charge, booking date, and bond details for people brought into the Lee County Jail.
The booking search is updated regularly and provides a useful snapshot of recent warrant activity in the county. Keep in mind that not all warrants lead to immediate bookings, so the FDLE system may show additional active warrants that have not yet been served in Lee County.
Under Florida Statute 901.04, warrants are directed to all sheriffs in Florida. A warrant from Lee County can be served anywhere in the state. The reverse is also true. Deputies in Lee County can serve warrants that were filed in other counties.
| Sheriff's Office |
Lee County Sheriff's Office 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912 Phone: 239-477-1000 |
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| Website | sheriffleefl.org |
| Booking Search | sheriffleefl.org/booking-search/ |
Lee County Warrant Scam Warning
The Lee County Sheriff's Office has warned the public about scams tied to warrants. Scammers call people and pretend to be LCSO deputies. They claim a family member has been arrested and demand payment through gift cards or cryptocurrency. This is not how law enforcement works. Real deputies will never call and ask for payment over the phone.
If you get a call like this in Lee County, do not send any money. Hang up and report it to the sheriff's office or use the LCSO online report form. The sheriff's office has put out public alerts about these scams more than once. They remind people that warrant matters are handled in person or through the court system, never over the phone with gift cards.
Note: LCSO will never ask for payment by phone, gift card, or cryptocurrency for warrant-related matters in Lee County.
Lee County Clerk of Court Records
The Lee County Clerk of Courts maintains all court case files that include warrant activity. The clerk's office is at 1700 Monroe Street in Fort Myers. Call (239) 533-5000 for questions about records. When a judge signs a bench warrant or capias in Lee County, the clerk logs it in the case docket. You can search these records online through the clerk's website by name or case number.
The clerk's online system shows docket entries that include warrant filings, bond amounts, and hearing dates. If you need copies of specific court documents tied to a warrant in Lee County, visit the clerk's office in person or send a written request by mail. Certified copies cost extra. The clerk handles both criminal and civil court records for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Lee County.
| Clerk of Courts |
Lee County Clerk of Courts 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Phone: (239) 533-5000 |
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| Website | leeclerk.org |
How to Search Lee County Warrants
The quickest way to check for warrants in Lee County is through the FDLE Public Access System. Go to the wanted persons page and enter the name you want to check. It is free. No account is needed. The system shows active warrants reported by agencies from all 67 Florida counties, including Lee County.
You can also use the LCSO booking search to see recent arrests in Lee County. The clerk's online case search is another option for finding bench warrants and capias entries. Each tool serves a different purpose. Here are the main ways to search:
- FDLE Public Access System for active warrants statewide
- LCSO booking search for recent arrests in Lee County
- Lee County Clerk online case search for bench warrants and capias
- Sheriff's office by phone at 239-477-1000
- In-person visit to the clerk at 1700 Monroe Street in Fort Myers
Note: The LCSO booking search only shows recent bookings and may not include all active warrants in Lee County.
Warrant Types in Lee County
Lee County records include several kinds of warrants. Arrest warrants are the most common type. A judge signs one after law enforcement shows probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. Bench warrants happen when someone fails to appear for a court date in Lee County. A capias works the same way and can be issued by the court clerk. Violation of probation warrants are also common. All of these go into the Lee County warrant system.
Search warrants are a separate category. Under Florida Statute 933.07, a search warrant has to be served within 14 days or it expires. Arrest warrants in Lee County do not expire. They stay active until the person is found or until a judge recalls the warrant.
Public Access to Lee County Warrants
Florida Statute 119.07 gives everyone the right to look at and copy public records from state and local agencies. Warrant records in Lee County are public under this law. You do not need to be named on the warrant. You do not need to explain why you want the information. The Sunshine Law covers both the sheriff's office and the clerk of courts.
Some limits exist. Active criminal intelligence and investigative data can be withheld. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is served. Under Florida Statute 901.16, officers who arrest someone on a warrant must tell the person the reason for the arrest. They must also say that a warrant has been issued. The officer does not need to have the physical warrant at the time but must show it if the person asks.
What to Do About a Warrant
If you find out there is a warrant in your name in Lee County, get legal advice before you do anything. Do not walk into a police station without a plan. When you turn yourself in on a warrant, you go into custody before you can post bond. A bail bondsman can walk you through the steps. Having an attorney arrange the surrender can help the process go smoother at the Lee County Jail in Fort Myers.
Warrants in Lee County do not go away on their own. Even very old warrants can lead to arrest during a routine traffic stop. The longer a warrant stays open, the more problems it can cause. Getting it handled early is the best approach.
Cities in Lee County
Lee County includes several large communities in southwest Florida. All warrant records in the county are processed through the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the 20th Judicial Circuit courts.
Other communities in Lee County include Bonita Springs, Estero, and Sanibel. Warrant cases in all these areas go through the same county system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lee County. If you are not sure which county handles a warrant, check the address where the offense happened. Warrants are filed in the county where the case was opened.