Lee County in Florida operates 4 jail facilities to serve the local criminal justice system. Below you will find detailed information about each facility, including addresses, contact numbers, and visiting hours.
Lee County Core Facility (Main Jail)
The Lee County Core Facility is one of the jail facilities serving Lee County, Florida.
This main jail has a capacity of approximately 1,216 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 2501 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (239) 477-1705.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at Lee County Core Facility are available during weekdays from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
Important: All visits are conducted via video visitation and must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
Lee County Downtown Jail (Branch Facility)
The Lee County Downtown Jail is one of the jail facilities serving Lee County, Florida.
This branch facility has a capacity of approximately 457 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 2115 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (239) 477-1705.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at Lee County Downtown Jail are available during weekdays from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
Important: Video visitation only; visits must be scheduled through the third-party provider website.
Ortiz Site (Community Programs Unit) (Minimum Security)
The Ortiz Site (Community Programs Unit) is one of the jail facilities serving Lee County, Florida.
This minimum security has a capacity of approximately 336 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 2501 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (239) 477-1705.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at Ortiz Site (Community Programs Unit) are available during weekdays from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
Important: Visitation is conducted remotely or via on-site video terminals.
Southwest Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Juvenile Detention)
The Southwest Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center is one of the jail facilities serving Lee County, Florida.
This juvenile detention has a capacity of approximately 100 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 2101 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (239) 332-6927.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours are available during weekends from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Important: Visitation is restricted to parents, guardians, or legal counsel. Specific times may vary by housing unit.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is for reference purposes only and may be subject to change. We recommend contacting the facility directly to confirm current visiting hours, policies, and procedures before planning a visit. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about Lee County jail operations, please refer to the official county or sheriff's department website.
