Lee County FL Court

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Lee County Court Information

There are two locations that make up the 20th Judicial Circuit of Lee County. The main courthouse is in Fort Myers.

Lee County Justice Center
1700 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 533-9197 x0

Lee Government Center – Cape Coral
1039 SE 9th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 533-7101

County Clerk

Clerk of the Circuit Court is an elected position in Florida, and the position comes with many duties. The Clerk has an important part in all things court-related. The clerk handles jury management, maintaining court records, and taking payments for court-ordered fees and fines.

The Clerk is also the source for Lee County court records, marriage licenses, financial reports, real estate, and other records.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court also has the role of Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and is the official custodian of those county records. This office is also responsible for recording deeds and mortgages, along with issuing and recording marriage licenses.

District Court

Courts in Lee County fall under the jurisdiction of the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. A trial administrator handles the administration for the courts. The circuit courts function as trial courts with general jurisdiction. There are 20 judicial districts in Florida.

County courts have limited jurisdiction in their own counties. There is at least one county court in each county in Florida. There are slightly different rules for the county courts, compared to the circuit courts.

Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage and divorce records are available through the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office, both through a portal and by request.

Magistrate Court

Magistrates are allowed to hear certain cases in Lee County. Magistrates are a step below judicial officers, but have been given the authority to conduct hearings, hear testimony, and evaluate evidence.

In the 20 Judicial Circuit, there are currently three general magistrates.

Civil Court

Civil courts hear cases that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people. However, there are multiple courts that hear different kinds of civil cases.

Circuit Civil Court is the court that hears cases where the damages requested are more than $50,000. This includes things like foreclosures, contract disputes, and product liability.

County Civil Court and Small Claims are used for cases involving lesser dollar amounts. Small Claims Court is used for cases involving less than $8,000. County Civil Court hears cases that are more than $8,000 but less than $50,000. These cases may include tenant/landlord disputes, automobile negligence, and debt collections.

Civil Court (County and Circuit)
Justice Center, 2nd Floor
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-533-5000, option 3

Small Claims
Justice Center, 2nd Floor
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-533-5000, option 3

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a special program for veterans who have been charged with misdemeanors and also struggle with mental illness and substance abuse. With mentors and community resources, this court attempts to address the issues involved.

Individuals must have been arrested, charged with, and/or sentenced on at least one crime. They must enter a guilty or no contest plea, although the charges may later be dismissed upon completion of program.

This program offers drug and mental health treatment, along with community resources. Persons in this program must appear in court regularly, submit to drug and alcohol testing, and attend all treatment sessions. They are not allowed to be around weapons, and they must remain in their county of residence, unless they receive permission to leave.

Drug Court

Nonviolent offenders may be eligible for drug court as a diversion program, or it may be ordered as part of a probation sentence. The program provides intensive treatment for substance abuse and requires regular court appearances. Mandatory drug and alcohol testing, along with attendance at all treatment sessions are also part of the program.

Individuals may be eligible for drug court if they have a pending felony charge or have committed a violation of probation. They must be clinically assessed and admit to a drug problem. This program lasts a minimum of one year.

Criminal Court

Criminal Court handles most cases involving criminal offenses, including felonies and misdemeanors. The Circuit Criminal Court hears felony criminal cases that may result in a person being sentenced to 1 year or more in prison. County Criminal Court is used for more minor misdemeanor crimes that carry less than a year in jail as the maximum sentence.

Criminal Court (Circuit and County)
Justice Center, 1st Floor
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-533-5000, option 2

Probate Court

Probate Court is focused on wills and estates and determines how a deceased person’s estate may be distributed. This court also hears cases involving guardianship and mental health.

Probate/Guardianship/Mental Health
Justice Center, 2nd Floor
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-533-5000, option 5

Family Court

The Domestic Relations Court hears cases in family relations. This includes things like name changes, divorce, custody, paternity, and child support.

Domestic Relations
Justice Center, 3rd Floor
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-533-2747

Juvenile Court

This court hears cases involving delinquency, dependency, and emancipation. Delinquency refers to criminal offenses. Dependency refers to truancy or cases where a child has been neglected or abused.

Juvenile Court
Justice Center, 2nd Floor
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-533-5000, option 6

Mental Health Court

An offender may be offered a choice between prosecution and mental health treatment through this court program. This program is a minimum of 12 months and is a court-supervised treatment program for non-violent offenders. It includes random drug and alcohol testing, and participants must attend all treatment sessions. Participants must take any medication as prescribed.

Administrative Office of the Courts
Lee County Treatment Courts
1700 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901