Search Lee County Court Records

This page helps users handle Court Records tasks in Lee County, Florida, including online case searches, court calendar searches, access limits, and record copy options.

The main public tool is the Lee County Clerk of Courts Records Inquiry, which provides access to certain court records and hearing information based on Florida court access rules.

Lee County Clerk of Courts Records Inquiry

Use the Lee County Clerk of Courts Records Inquiry to search certain court records online. More specific search details can help return faster results.

• Case type, such as Circuit Civil, County Civil, Felony, Misdemeanor, Probate, Small Claims, or Traffic Infraction
• First name, middle name, and last name
• Case number
• Citation number
• Date From and Date To fields, entered as MM/DD/YYYY

The system supports wildcard name searches when the exact spelling is uncertain. Enter part of a name followed by an asterisk, such as Smit*.

• Open the records inquiry search page.
• Choose the relevant case type or types.
• Enter the strongest known search details.
• Review the matching case results and available docket or document information.

Search limit: case searches are limited to the first 500 results, so narrow the search when results are too broad.

Court calendar and hearing searches

The Records Inquiry tool also lets users search hearing information. Select “View Court Calendar” and enter the search criteria to begin a hearing search.

When “View Court Calendar” is selected, the default From date is the current date and the default To date is one year from today. Users may change the date range as needed.

Hearing result limit: hearings searches are limited to the first 200 results.

Online access limits and confidential records

Online docket information and documents are available for many cases, but access depends on the user’s role and the Florida Supreme Court access rules used by the Clerk.

General public searches for Mental Health, Probate, Guardianship, Juvenile, and Domestic Relations cases may not return complete results. Some case types and documents are limited to specific user groups.

Some documents may be marked as Viewable on Request when manual redaction is required. The Clerk states that every effort is made to make requested Viewable on Request documents available within 2 to 5 business days, though larger or more sensitive documents may take longer.

For confidentiality concerns, review the confidential records information before requesting redaction or reporting information that may be displayed in error.

Older cases, missing documents, and archived records

Not all court records maintained by the Clerk are available through online viewing. Many cases opened before 2004 may only be available through Clerk service channels.

Some older docket entries may not have an attached electronic image because the Clerk began scanning documents in the early 2000s. Entries that reference microfilm may need to be ordered through the Record Request Tracking System.

Civil Traffic and Parking Infraction cases are removed from the website after they meet retention requirements. When those cases are no longer displayed, users may request an electronic case summary or progress docket at no cost through the Record Request Tracking System.

Record requests and certified copies

For copies, archived items, or records not available through the online search, use the Clerk’s public records request options. The Public Records Request page explains how to search court records, submit a request, track requests, and verify e-certified documents.

Certified copies may be requested through Court Records Inquiry, and charges may depend on the user’s access role. The Clerk also offers e-certified records for court and official records, with encrypted PDF delivery and electronic verification.

Before purchasing an e-certified document, verify that the receiving agency accepts electronic certification. Some federal and out-of-state agencies may not accept e-certified copies.

Registered user, attorney, and case party access

Registration can provide access beyond a basic public search when the user qualifies. Registered users do not need a notarized agreement form and receive terms and conditions by email.

Attorneys and case parties have additional requirements. Case parties must provide a valid case number and enter their name exactly as it appears in the court record. Attorneys must provide a valid Florida Bar ID and use the same email address registered with the Florida Bar.

Attorney access depends on good standing with the Florida Bar and whether the attorney is listed as attorney of record. If an attorney’s standing changes to anything other than good standing, access is blocked until the status returns to good standing.

Court date reminders

Court dates can change often. Users who want text or email reminders for upcoming court events may use Florida Courts eNotify.

eNotify is a courtesy reminder service. It is not the official record or official notice of a court event.

Lee County court records contacts

Use these contacts for court record access, technology problems, registration questions, and public records notices.

• Lee County Clerk of Court — General mailing address: P.O. Box 2469, Ft. Myers, FL 33902
• Lee County Clerk of Court registration support — Phone: (239) 533-5000; Email: CRIaccounts@leeclerk.org
• Technology assistance for the website — Email: DoITServiceDesk@LeeClerk.org; service desk hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding legal holidays
• Records Management Office — County Administration East Building, 2201 Second Street, 3rd Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901; Email for public records lawsuit notice: RMLO@LeeClerk.org
• Attorney and case party access agreement mailing — Lee County Clerk of Courts, Attn: Court Operations Support, PO Box 307, Fort Myers, FL 33902-0307