Lee County Inmate Release Records

The Lee County Sheriff's Office keeps track of released inmates from the main jail in Fort Myers. You can search for people who have been let go from custody through the online booking search database. The Sheriff's Office headquarters at 14750 Six Mile Cypress provides the tools you need to find someone. The main jail is at 2115 Martin Luther King Blvd in Fort Myers. Call 239-477-1000 for help or use the online booking search. The system shows current inmates and people who got out recently. Releases happen all day and night as people post bond or finish their time. The booking search gives you quick access to check if someone is still locked up or has been released.

Sheriff's Released Inmate Portal

The Lee County Sheriff's Office has its headquarters at 14750 Six Mile Cypress in Fort Myers, FL 33912. Call 239-477-1000 for non-emergencies. This line helps with questions about inmates or jail info. The main jail sits at 2115 Martin Luther King Blvd in Fort Myers, FL 33901. The main jail phone number is 239-477-1500. For questions about corrections core operations, call 239-477-1700.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office provides an online booking search at sheriffleefl.org/booking-search. This database is available as a courtesy to the community. It should not be used as a substitute for filing a public records request. The tool shows booking data, charges, and release status for people who have been through the jail system.

The Sheriff's Office warns about scam calls involving arrests. Scammers pretend to be deputies and claim a family member was arrested. They say the person can be released with an ankle monitor if you pay in advance using gift cards or crypto ATMs. The Lee County Sheriff's Office will never request payment via gift cards or crypto ATM. Verify any release requests directly with LCSO at 239-477-1000. Scammers use real arrest information from the public website, so be cautious.

How to Use the Booking Search

Go to sheriffleefl.org/booking-search to access the online booking database. You can search by name, booking number, or other details. Enter the person's last name and first name if you have them. The system will show matching records.

Results show booking photos, names, dates of birth, and booking dates. You can see charges filed and bond amounts. If the person has been released, the record may show the release date. Some details might not appear online depending on the case status or privacy protections.

If you cannot find the person in the booking search, call 239-477-1000 to speak with staff. They can check records that may not show up online. For official copies or detailed reports, you may need to file a public records request with the Sheriff's Office.

Scam Alert for Family Members

The Lee County Sheriff's Office has received many reports from citizens about scam calls. Scammers introduce themselves as deputies and say a family member was arrested. They claim the jail is overcrowded and the person can be released with an ankle monitor. They request payment in advance using gift cards or by putting 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. Scammers scroll the public LCSO website to view recent arrests. They use this real information to make the scam sound believable. If you witness this scam or become a victim, contact LCSO at 239-477-1000 or your local law enforcement jurisdiction immediately.

Remember: The Lee County Sheriff's Office will never request payment via gift cards or crypto ATM. All legitimate bond and release processes go through official channels at the jail or courthouse. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and call the Sheriff's Office directly to verify the information.

Florida State Prisons

Lee County Jail holds people waiting for trial or serving short sentences. People convicted of felonies and given long terms go to state prison. The Florida Department of Corrections runs all state prisons in Florida. If someone is not in the county jail, they may be in a state facility.

Use the FDC Offender Search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com to look for state inmates. Enter the person's name or DC number. The system shows where they are housed and their expected release date. This database updates nightly.

The FDC also has a release information search that lists people who have been let go from state prisons. This database includes those released recently and those scheduled for future release. It updates every night. If you cannot find someone in the current inmate population, check the release search.

Public Records and Privacy Laws

Florida law allows most jail records to be public. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the Public Records Act. This law lets anyone ask for records from government offices. Inmate booking and release info falls under this law.

Some records are confidential and cannot be released. Section 945.10 lists what is kept private. Medical files, mental health records, and drug treatment info are confidential. Victim statements and witness protection data stay secret. Juvenile records are also protected under Section 985.04.

To request official records, contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Explain what you need. The agency will review your request and let you know if the records are available. They may charge fees for copies or extensive searches. Ask for a cost estimate before they start work.

Cities in Lee County

Several cities in Lee County use the county jail system for arrests and bookings. People arrested in these cities go to the main jail in Fort Myers.

Nearby Counties

Other counties near Lee County also keep their own jail records and release information.