Cape Coral Released Inmate Lookup

Cape Coral released inmates are held at the Lee County jail operated by the Lee County Sheriff's Office. When Cape Coral police make an arrest, they take the person to the Main Jail in Fort Myers for booking. The sheriff's office runs all jail operations in Lee County. You can search for released inmates through the online booking search tool. The Lee County Sheriff's Office provides this database as a courtesy to the community. It should not be used as a substitute for filing a public records request. The database helps you find current inmates and learn about people who have been released from custody.

Sheriff's Released Inmate Portal

Cape Coral does not have its own city jail. All inmates arrested in Cape Coral go to the Lee County jail in Fort Myers. The Lee County Sheriff's Office headquarters is at 14750 Six Mile Cypress, Fort Myers, FL 33912. For non-emergency questions, call (239) 477-1000. The Main Jail is at 2115 Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Call (239) 477-1500 for jail information. The Corrections Core can be reached at (239) 477-1700.

Visit sheriffleefl.org for more information about jail services and inmate search tools. The sheriff's office handles all booking, housing, medical care, and release operations for Lee County inmates. When Cape Coral police arrest someone, they transport that person to the Main Jail for processing.

Search Cape Coral Released Inmates

Use the booking search at sheriffleefl.org/booking-search to find inmates from Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff's Office provides this database as a courtesy to the community. It should not be used as a substitute for filing a public records request. Enter the name of the person you are looking for to see booking information and custody status.

The search results show booking details, charges, bond information, and custody status. You can see if someone is still in jail or has been released. The database updates regularly to reflect new bookings and releases. For questions about specific inmates or release details not shown online, call the Main Jail at (239) 477-1500.

Important Scam Alert

The Lee County Sheriff's Office has been receiving an increased number of reports from citizens regarding scam calls involving their family members. Scammers introduce themselves, pretending to be deputies of the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Scammers will then explain that one of their family members was arrested.

These callers continue to state that the incarcerated family member can be released with an ankle monitor device, due to an overcrowded jail. If the scammer's request is accepted by the concerned family member, they will request payment in advance, which could be in the form of purchasing gift cards, or by placing cash in a crypto ATM at a nearby location.

Most of the time, the family members in question were indeed arrested a few hours earlier. It appears scammers are scrolling the public LCSO website to view recent arrests. If you witness this scam, or become a victim, please contact LCSO at (239) 477-1000, or your local law enforcement jurisdiction immediately. LCSO will NEVER request payment via gift cards or crypto ATM. Verify any release requests directly with LCSO.

Lee County Jail Information

For more details about the Lee County jail system, visit the Lee County page. That page has additional information about jail operations, visitation rules, and how to file public records requests. You can also learn about online self-reporting options and links to the Clerk of Courts and State Attorney's Office.

If you cannot find someone in the county jail search, they may have been transferred to state prison after sentencing. Use the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com to search for state inmates. The FDC database includes release information that updates nightly.

Florida Public Records Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the Public Records Act. This law governs access to public records including inmate information. The Lee County Sheriff's Office must comply with this law when processing records requests. You can request records not available online by contacting the sheriff's office directly.

Section 945.10 of Florida Statutes defines confidential and exempt records held by law enforcement. Medical records, mental health files, and substance abuse treatment records cannot be released without consent. Victim statements and witness protection information remain confidential. Basic booking information, charges, and custody status are generally public unless they fall under these exemptions.

State Prison Records

Some inmates move from Lee County jail to state prison after sentencing. The Florida Department of Corrections runs state prisons and maintains a separate inmate database. The FDC Offender Search includes multiple databases. You can search the Inmate Population Information Search for current state inmates and the Inmate Release Information Search for released inmates.

The FDC database updates weekly for most information, with release dates and location changes updated nightly. The database is free to use and available 24 hours a day. You can also search for inmates who have escaped, inmates under supervision, and absconders or fugitives who have stopped reporting to their probation officers.

Other Lee County Cities

Other cities in Lee County share the same jail system. Inmates from these cities also go to the Lee County jail in Fort Myers.