Lee County Clerk of Court: Court Records Search, Cases & Dockets

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Lee County, Florida Court Records Guide

Lee County Clerk of Court: Court Records Search, Cases & Dockets

The Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is the official office for Lee County, Florida court records, case lookup, docket access, court-record copies, certified documents, traffic payments, civil filings, criminal cases, probate, guardianship, family cases, juvenile records, jury duty, and related court services.

The fastest starting point for most users is the official Court Records Inquiry system at matrix.leeclerk.org. Use it to search cases, review dockets, check hearing information, view public documents where access is allowed, and request certain certified electronic documents.

Search Lee County Court Records Request Copies of Records Locations, Hours & Google Map

Independent guide last reviewed September 2026. Confirm current court schedules, office hours, fees, record access rules, and filing requirements on the official Lee Clerk website before visiting, paying, filing, or relying on a docket entry.

Quick Facts: Lee County Clerk of Court Case Search

Official office Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.
Main court location Justice Center, 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
Main phone 239-533-5000.
Call center hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., excluding observed holidays.
Lobby note The Clerk lists lobby hours as open until 5:00 p.m.; verify current service availability before traveling.
Official case portal Court Records Inquiry, often called CRI, is the official Lee County online case search system.
Best search details Case number, citation number, party name, attorney name, hearing date, case type, and filing year.
Search limit Case and hearing searches may be limited to the first 500 results, so narrow broad searches.
Fast answer: if you need Lee County court records, court dockets, hearing information, criminal or traffic cases, civil cases, probate records, guardianship records, family case access, or certified court copies, start with the Clerk’s Court Records Inquiry system. If you need deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, or other recorded land documents, use the Clerk’s Official Records/Recording resources instead of the court case search.

Search Lee County Court Hearings, Court Calendar, and Docket Events

CRI also includes a court-calendar search option. The Clerk explains that hearing search can go as far back as the case or party history and as far into the future as hearings are scheduled in the Clerk’s case management system.

When using the hearing search, the default “From” date is usually the current date and the default “To” date is one year from the current date. You can adjust the date range when you need a specific period.

Official hearing searchSearch Lee County Court Calendar in CRI

After opening this link:

  1. Look for the hearing or court-calendar search option on the CRI search page.
  2. Enter a date range using MM/DD/YYYY format.
  3. Add case type, party name, attorney name, or case number if you need fewer results.
  4. Review the hearing entry, but confirm the current court date if your appearance is important.
  5. For text or email reminders, use the Florida Courts eNotify link when the Clerk directs users there.

Official remindersFlorida Courts eNotify

After opening this link:

  1. Create or sign in to your eNotify account.
  2. Add the Lee County case information requested by the system.
  3. Choose email, text, or other available reminder settings.
  4. Do not rely only on reminders; always confirm critical court dates with the official court or Clerk record.

Request Lee County Court Records, Copies, and Certified Documents

If you need a court-record copy, you may be able to print non-certified documents from CRI as a registered user. If you need a certified document, the Clerk offers certified copies through CRI for eligible documents and through the records request process.

For many record requests, the best details to provide are the case number, party name, division, document name, filing date or year, and whether you need a plain copy, certified copy, or electronic certified copy.

Official copiesRequest Copies of Lee County Records

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the section that matches your request, such as court case copies, Official Records copies, marriage records, or other record types.
  2. For court cases, search CRI first if you only need a non-certified copy or docket review.
  3. If using the records request system, prepare the case number, party name, document name, and whether certification is needed.
  4. For in-person requests, use the Justice Center in Fort Myers or the Cape Coral office when the service is listed there.
  5. For mail requests, follow the Clerk’s mailing instructions and confirm payment before mailing a large request.

Official e-certified termsLee County Certified Documents in CRI

After opening this link:

  1. Check whether the document you need is eligible for online electronic certification.
  2. Verify the receiving agency accepts e-certified PDF documents before paying.
  3. Use a valid email address because the certified document link is delivered electronically.
  4. Download the certified PDF promptly because certified document links may expire after the posted download window.
  5. Keep the receipt and the certified PDF in a safe location.
Non-certified copies through CRI Registered CRI users may view and print available documents at home, with non-certified copies listed as free.
E-certified copies through CRI The Clerk lists certified copies through CRI at $8.00 each for eligible documents.
Records request copies Certified copies requested through the records request system are listed as $1.00 per page plus $2.00 per certification.
In-person copy service The Clerk points users to the Justice Center in Fort Myers or the Cape Coral office for many copy requests.

Lee County Clerk of Court Google Map, Address, Phone, and Office Locations

The main court-record and courthouse-service location is the Lee County Justice Center in downtown Fort Myers. The Clerk also lists a Cape Coral branch and County Administration locations for services such as Official Records, recording, marriage, passports, minutes, and finance.

Main Court Location: Justice Center

Address: 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, 1st and 2nd Floors, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Phone: 239-533-5000

Call center hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Lobby note: Open until 5:00 p.m., excluding observed holidays.

Common services: civil, county civil, circuit civil, evictions, small claims, felony, misdemeanor, traffic, juvenile, probate, guardianship, mental health, domestic violence injunctions, child support, jury duty, tax deed sales, and general administration.

Open Justice Center in Google Maps

Cape Coral Branch

1039 SE 9th Place, 2nd Floor
Cape Coral, FL 33990

Phone: 239-533-5000

Typical listed services: court-related counters, certain Official Records services, and marriage services. Confirm passport availability before visiting because the Clerk notes passport service limitations for Cape Coral.

County Administration Building

2115 Second Street, 2nd Floor
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Phone: 239-533-5007

Typical listed services: recording, marriage, passports, minutes, and finance. Appointments are recommended for passports and marriage licenses.

County Administration East Building

2201 Second Street, 3rd Floor
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Typical listed services: administration, communications, minutes, and related county/clerk administrative services.

Official locationsLee Clerk Contact, Locations, Hours, and Department Directory

After opening this link:

  1. Review the main contact information, call center hours, and lobby hours.
  2. Select the Justice Center, Cape Coral Branch, County Administration Building, or department directory entry that matches your service.
  3. Check whether the department is on the 1st floor, 2nd floor, or 3rd floor before visiting.
  4. Use the listed phone option for Civil, Criminal/Traffic, Probate/Guardianship/Mental Health, Juvenile, Jury Duty, Official Records, or other departments.
  5. Confirm appointment requirements for passports, marriage licenses, Inspector General matters, or Tourist Development Tax matters before arriving.

Lee County Clerk Court Divisions and Services

The Justice Center houses the Clerk’s core court operations. That includes court-record and filing services for civil, criminal, traffic, juvenile, family/protection, probate, guardianship, mental-health, child-support, jury, and tax deed matters.

The Clerk’s department directory is helpful because Lee County uses different mailing addresses and phone options for different divisions. For example, Civil and Small Claims use one department path, Felony/Misdemeanor/Traffic use another, and Probate/Guardianship/Mental Health use another.

Civil, county civil, and circuit civil Lawsuits, evictions, small claims, filings, docket access, copy requests, and court forms.
Criminal and traffic Felony, misdemeanor, municipal ordinance, traffic citation, criminal traffic, fines, compliance, and payment questions.
Probate and guardianship Estate records, wills, guardianship, incapacity cases, Baker Act, Marchman Act, and related copy requests.
Family and protection Child support, domestic violence injunctions, protective orders, and access-limited family case records.
Juvenile matters Juvenile records often have restricted access and may require direct Clerk guidance.
Jury duty Jury administration is listed at the Justice Center with its own phone and hours.
Tax deed sales Tax deed sale records and related court/clerk services are handled through the Clerk’s listed tax deed department.
Official Records and recording Recording, land records, marriage, passports, minutes, and finance are tied to the County Administration Building and related departments.
Practical tip: before calling, write down your case number, division, full name on the case, date of birth if relevant, and the exact document you need. This helps the Clerk route your question to the correct department.

Registered User Access, Attorney Access, Case Party Access, and Confidential Records

Lee County CRI allows public access, but registered users, attorneys, agencies, and case parties may have different access levels. The Clerk’s access rules follow Florida Supreme Court access requirements and the system’s Access Security Matrix.

General public users may not see complete results or complete images for certain case types. The Clerk specifically warns that Mental Health, Probate, Guardianship, Juvenile, and Domestic Relations case searches may not return complete results for general public users.

Official registrationRegister for Lee County Court Records Inquiry

After opening this link:

  1. Select the correct access type for your situation, such as registered user, attorney, case party, or agency user.
  2. Enter all required fields exactly as requested by the portal.
  3. If you are an attorney, use the email address registered with The Florida Bar and provide your Florida Bar ID.
  4. If you are a case party, provide a valid case number and enter your name exactly as it appears in the case record.
  5. If the portal requires a notarized access agreement, print it, sign it, have it notarized, and submit it using the Clerk’s listed options.
  6. Watch for the confirmation email after the Clerk processes the registration request.

Official FAQLee County Court Records Inquiry FAQ

After opening this link:

  1. Read what CRI is and who can access it.
  2. Review the registration requirements for public users, attorneys, case parties, and agencies.
  3. Check the FAQ if a document loads slowly or is unavailable.
  4. Use the Clerk’s guidance if you believe confidential information is showing publicly by mistake.
Registered users Registration can provide account-based access and document printing options, depending on the record type and access rules.
Attorneys Attorney access depends on Florida Bar status and must match the email and Bar ID requirements listed by the system.
Case parties Case parties may need to submit a request for each case and follow notarized agreement instructions when required.
Agencies Agency users may require processing through an agency gatekeeper or approved access route.

Lee County Court Record Copy Fees and Certified Copy Notes

Fees depend on the copy method and record type. The amounts below are practical starting points from the Clerk’s posted copy guidance. Always verify the current fee before ordering, especially for large files, certified documents, mail requests, or electronic certified documents.

Free Non-certified copies printed at home by registered CRI users, when the document is available and access is allowed.
$8.00 Certified copy through CRI for eligible court documents.
$1.00/page Copies requested through the records request system.
$2.00/document Certification fee for certified copies requested through the records request system.
Varies Mail requests, large files, search requests, and special records may require Clerk confirmation before payment.
Confirm first Some agencies may not accept e-certified documents, so check with the receiving agency before purchase.
Payment caution: if the total cost is unclear, do not guess. Use the Clerk’s official records request instructions or call the relevant department before mailing payment.

Lee County Court Records vs Official Records: Do Not Search the Wrong System

In Lee County, the Clerk is also connected to Official Records and recording services, but court records and recorded land documents are not the same thing. A case docket, judgment, criminal disposition, probate order, or traffic case belongs in the court-record workflow. A deed, mortgage, lien, satisfaction, plat, marriage record, or recorded instrument may belong in the Official Records workflow.

Use Court Records Inquiry for

  • Civil, criminal, traffic, small claims, eviction, family, probate, guardianship, juvenile, and mental-health cases.
  • Dockets, case numbers, hearing dates, court events, and public case documents.
  • Certified court copies and electronic certified court documents when eligible.
  • Case-party access, attorney access, and access-limited court records.

Use Official Records/Recording for

  • Deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens, plats, notices, and land-record documents.
  • Recorded document copies and official recording questions.
  • Marriage record copy questions when the Clerk directs you to that record type.
  • Recording, passports, minutes, and finance services at the County Administration Building when listed.

Official RecordsLee Clerk Official Records Services

After opening this link:

  1. Use this area for land records, recorded documents, and Official Records services.
  2. Check the recording or copy instructions before mailing a request.
  3. Use the Official Records department phone and mailing address when the request is not a court case file.
  4. Return to CRI only when the document is part of a Lee County court case.

Sealed, Expunged, Confidential, Redacted, and Viewable-on-Request Documents

Some Lee County records are not available to every user. The CRI glossary explains that expunged cases are removed from public view, sealed cases are not viewable because of court order, and confidential cases or documents are viewable only by certain users.

CRI also uses redaction to remove confidential details such as bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, and credit card numbers. Some documents may be “Viewable on Request,” meaning additional manual review or redaction may be needed before the public can view the document.

Official glossaryLee County CRI Glossary of Terms

After opening this link:

  1. Review the definitions for sealed case, expunged case, confidential case, public document, confidential document, sealed document, redaction, and viewable-on-request document.
  2. If a document is not available, check whether the case type or document type has restricted access.
  3. If you believe confidential information is visible by mistake, follow the Clerk’s instructions instead of reposting or sharing it.
  4. For legal advice about sealing, expungement, or confidentiality, contact a qualified attorney.

Traffic, Criminal, Civil, Probate, and Family Case Search Tips

The right search strategy depends on the case type. Traffic and criminal cases often work best with a citation number, case number, or defendant name. Civil and eviction cases often work best with a party name, attorney name, or filing year. Probate, guardianship, mental-health, juvenile, and family cases may have access limits for public users.

Traffic tickets Search by citation number first. If that fails, try party name and date range.
Criminal cases Use case number, defendant name, birth date if available, or the division listed on your notice.
Civil cases Search by case number, plaintiff, defendant, attorney name, or filing year.
Small claims and evictions Use party names carefully because business names and individual names may be entered differently.
Probate and guardianship Expect access limits. Use the probate department contact route for case-specific copy questions.
Family and protection cases Some records are restricted. Case parties may need enhanced access or direct Clerk assistance.

Related Clerk Guides on CountyClerkofCourt.us

These internal guides can help users understand broader clerk-of-court duties, nearby Florida clerk pages, and common record-search tasks before they contact the wrong office.

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Privacy, Accuracy, and Legal Use Notice

Court records can include sensitive information, and public access does not mean every document is available online or legally usable for every purpose. Sealed, expunged, confidential, juvenile, mental-health, family, victim-related, and access-limited records may not appear for general public users.

This page is an independent informational guide. It is not the official Lee County Clerk of Court website, does not provide legal advice, does not certify any record, and does not replace direct confirmation from the official Clerk, court, or Florida judicial system.

Important: this website is not a consumer reporting agency. Do not use this guide or linked court-record searches for employment screening, tenant screening, credit decisions, insurance eligibility, or any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose.

Lee County Clerk of Court Case Search FAQs

1. How do I search Lee County Clerk of Court cases online?

Use the official Lee County Court Records Inquiry system at matrix.leeclerk.org. Search by case number, citation number, party name, attorney name, or hearing information, then open the matching case to review docket details and available documents.

2. What is Lee County Court Records Inquiry?

Court Records Inquiry, often called CRI, is the Lee County Clerk’s official online case-search system. It provides access to case-related data and images based on Florida Supreme Court access rules and the user’s access level.

3. Where is the Lee County Clerk of Court located?

The main court-service location is the Justice Center at 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The Clerk also lists a Cape Coral branch and County Administration locations for other services.

4. What is the Lee County Clerk of Court phone number?

The main Clerk phone number is 239-533-5000. The call center is listed as open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., excluding observed holidays.

5. Why can’t I find a Lee County court case online?

The search may be too broad, the case may be restricted, sealed, confidential, expunged, misspelled, not digitized, or limited by your access level. Add case type, date range, case number, citation number, or a more exact party name.

6. Can I search Lee County court hearings and dockets?

Yes. CRI includes case-search and hearing/calendar search features. Hearing search can be narrowed by date range, case type, party name, and other criteria when available in the system.

7. How much are Lee County court record copies?

Registered CRI users may print available non-certified documents at home for free. Certified copies through CRI are listed at $8.00 each, while records request copies are listed at $1.00 per page plus $2.00 per certification.

8. Can I get certified Lee County court documents online?

Yes, some eligible documents may be available as electronic certified documents through CRI. Before purchasing, confirm that the receiving agency accepts e-certified PDF documents.

9. Are Lee County probate, guardianship, juvenile, and family cases fully public online?

Not always. The Clerk warns that Mental Health, Probate, Guardianship, Juvenile, and Domestic Relations case searches may not return complete results for general public users because of access and confidentiality rules.

10. Is this the official Lee County Clerk website?

No. This is an independent guide. For official court records, case search, certified copies, locations, fees, filing rules, and department contacts, use the official Lee County Clerk links included in this article.

Final Checklist Before You Search or Request Records

  • Start with the official Court Records Inquiry system if you need a Lee County case, docket, hearing, or court document.
  • Use a case number or citation number when possible to avoid broad search limits.
  • Use MM/DD/YYYY when entering dates in CRI.
  • Register in CRI if you need account-based access or business-name search options.
  • Use the copy request page if you need certified copies, records not visible online, or mail/in-person instructions.
  • Use Official Records instead of case search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and land-record documents.
  • Confirm office location, phone option, department, fee, and appointment requirements before visiting.

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