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Lee County, Hendry County, Glades County, and Charlotte County are all partners in the operation and support of the SW Floriday Regional Juvenile Detention Center. By centralizing this service, they are able to benefit from combined efforts resulting in a larger, modern, and up to date facility with the latest security and technological equipment. Juveniles are monitored around the clock and will only be held at this location if they are considered to be a danger to themselves or others, are waiting transfer to a commitment facility, or they are waiting for a sentence or serving a sentence. The average stay of the up to 50 youth is 11 days, during which they will have a strict schedule to follow which will develop discipline and responsibility. Each day begins with hygiene and breakfast, followed during the week by school until 3pm, and then programming, recreation, and enrichment experiences. Both indoor and outdoor recreation is provided, and all medical and mental health care will be provided. Many of the youth will engage in counseling programs for anger management, parenting, substance abuse, making health choices, and other skills that will assist in a successful life. Mail: Before sending a letter to a youth in custody, check that it meets all requirements and is sent only through the US Postal Service. All mail will be opened with the youth and checked for contraband, it will be returned or censored as needed. The mailing address is 2525 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905 Phones: Telephones are used to keep the youth in contact with their immediate family and to maintain contact with parents and guardians. There are approved days and times for each housing unit to access the phones. Visiting: Visiting is a key component of family reunification and maintaining a sense of community and belonging for the students during their detention. To support this the facility offers two visiting days, 7pm-8pm on Wednesdays and 1:30pm-2:30pm on Sundays to accommodate as many families as possible.
Inmate Services

Phone: 239-332-6927

Physical Address:
 2525 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center
2525 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center
2525 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905

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How Do You Find Someone in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 239-332-6927 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Lee County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Lee County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Lee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 47,900 offenders.

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About the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Lee County, Hendry County, Glades County, and Charlotte County are all partners in the operation and support of the SW Floriday Regional Juvenile Detention Center. By centralizing this service, they are able to benefit from combined efforts resulting in a larger, modern, and up to date facility with the latest security and technological equipment. Juveniles are monitored around the clock and will only be held at this location if they are considered to be a danger to themselves or others, are waiting transfer to a commitment facility, or they are waiting for a sentence or serving a sentence. The average stay of the up to 50 youth is 11 days, during which they will have a strict schedule to follow which will develop discipline and responsibility. Each day begins with hygiene and breakfast, followed during the week by school until 3pm, and then programming, recreation, and enrichment experiences. Both indoor and outdoor recreation is provided, and all medical and mental health care will be provided. Many of the youth will engage in counseling programs for anger management, parenting, substance abuse, making health choices, and other skills that will assist in a successful life. Mail: Before sending a letter to a youth in custody, check that it meets all requirements and is sent only through the US Postal Service. All mail will be opened with the youth and checked for contraband, it will be returned or censored as needed. The mailing address is 2525 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905 Phones: Telephones are used to keep the youth in contact with their immediate family and to maintain contact with parents and guardians. There are approved days and times for each housing unit to access the phones. Visiting: Visiting is a key component of family reunification and maintaining a sense of community and belonging for the students during their detention. To support this the facility offers two visiting days, 7pm-8pm on Wednesdays and 1:30pm-2:30pm on Sundays to accommodate as many families as possible.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 239-332-6927.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Lee County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Lee County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Lee County and other Florida and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center Visitation Days/Hours:

Wed    7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sun    1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians are approved visitors. Others may only visit if so ordered by the court or specifically approved by the superintendent or designee. Legal counsel, probation, law enforcement and clergy and other professionals may visit detainees as necessary, but are subject to the same requirements regarding signing-in and contraband. All visitors must have a photo ID.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 239-332-6927 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 239-332-6927 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 239-332-6927 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 239-332-6927 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 239-332-6927 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 239-332-6927 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 239-332-6927 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 239-332-6927 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center? What does it look like?
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Other Jails in Lee County

What are the other City and County Jails in Lee County?

Lee County County Jails
Community Program Unit Lee County Jail - Core Facility Lee County Maximum Security Downtown Jail
Lee County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lee County?

Lee Charlotte Hendry Collier Glades
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Search for an Inmate in Lee County

This facility, known as "SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Lee County Juvenile Detention Center, Serves the following counties: Lee, Hendry, Glades, Charlotte, Lee County Juvenile Detention Center , Lee County Juvenile Detention Center , Florida, Lee.