Lehigh Acres Court Records
Court records for Lehigh Acres are managed by the Lee County Clerk of Court in Fort Myers. Lehigh Acres is an unincorporated community in Lee County with a population of over 127,000.
Lehigh Acres Quick Facts
Lee County Clerk of Court
Lehigh Acres does not have its own courthouse or clerk office. It is an unincorporated area, so it relies on the Lee County Clerk of Court for all court record needs. The main clerk office is in Fort Myers at the Lee County Justice Center.
The clerk handles civil cases, criminal filings, family law matters, traffic tickets, and probate records for Lehigh Acres. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, court records are public records. Anyone can ask to see them unless a judge has sealed the case or the law makes it confidential.
The Florida Courts website is a helpful starting point for Lehigh Acres residents looking for court information statewide.
From this site, you can find links to the Lee County court system, self-help resources, and legal forms that apply to cases filed by Lehigh Acres residents.
| Office | Lee County Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901 |
| Phone | (239) 533-5000 |
| Website | leeclerk.org |
| County Page | Lee County Court Records |
Search Lehigh Acres Court Records Online
The MATRIX Portal is how you search court records for Lehigh Acres. You can look up cases by name, case number, or date. The system covers all case types filed in Lee County, and that includes anything involving Lehigh Acres residents.
Basic searches are free. No account needed. You can see party names, case status, filing dates, and docket entries. Since Lehigh Acres is unincorporated, cases just list Lee County as the jurisdiction. There is no separate "Lehigh Acres" court designation.
If you need official copies, the clerk charges $1 per page for certified documents. You can order e-certified records online. This saves a trip to the courthouse in Fort Myers, which is about 20 minutes from most parts of Lehigh Acres.
The official records search is a different tool. Use it for deeds, liens, recorded judgments, and property documents. This is not the same as court case records.
Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases from Lehigh Acres are handled by the 20th Judicial Circuit. Felony cases go to circuit court. Misdemeanors are heard in county court. The Lee County Clerk stores all criminal records for both.
Law enforcement in Lehigh Acres is provided by the Lee County Sheriff's Office since the community is unincorporated. Arrest reports start with the sheriff. Once the State Attorney files charges, the case enters the court system and the clerk begins keeping records.
Under Florida Statute 119.0714, the clerk redacts sensitive personal data from public court records. Social security numbers and bank account details do not show up in search results. This applies to all Lehigh Acres cases. Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 also controls what information stays confidential in court files.
Juvenile cases are not available through the public search. Sealed or expunged records will not appear in MATRIX results either.
Civil and Family Court Records
Civil cases from Lehigh Acres include contract disputes, personal injury claims, foreclosures, evictions, and small claims. The circuit court handles larger amounts. County court deals with claims under $8,000. Both types show up in MATRIX.
Family court records cover divorce, child custody, paternity, and domestic violence injunctions. Some of these records are confidential. Child abuse and dependency files have strict access limits under Florida law. The clerk follows these rules for every Lehigh Acres case.
The Florida Clerks and Comptrollers website connects all 67 county clerks and is useful for Lehigh Acres residents.
This portal lets you pay traffic fines, look up jury duty, and access court services for Lee County from one place. Lehigh Acres residents can use it to handle most court business without driving to Fort Myers.
Filing and Court Services
Lehigh Acres residents can file court documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. E-filing is required for most case types. The portal runs 24 hours a day. Filing is free but court fees still apply.
The Florida Courts Help center has free forms and guides for people who want to file without a lawyer. You can find forms for small claims, divorce, name changes, and other common case types. These forms work for Lehigh Acres and all of Lee County.
Under Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC 16-14, the clerk can post public court documents online for anyone to view. That is why so many Lehigh Acres case files are available through MATRIX. Sealed or confidential records stay out of public view.
For online payments, MyFloridaCounty.com lets you pay court fees and traffic fines. You get a receipt right away. This is often easier than going to the courthouse for Lehigh Acres residents since the drive to Fort Myers can take a while during busy traffic times.
If you do need to visit in person, the Lee County Justice Center at 1700 Monroe St. in Fort Myers is where you go. Call 239-533-5000 before you head out to confirm they can help with what you need. Some services may need an appointment.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Lehigh Acres in southwest Florida. Court records for each city go through their county clerk's office.