Corrections – Lee County Sheriff's Office

Corrections – Lee County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau Lee County Jail Facilities The Lee County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all Lee County jail facilities, which include the following: Lee County Jail Address: 2115 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Phone: 239 477-1700 Lee County Core / CPU Facility Address: 2501 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905 Phone: 239 477-1500 Upholding the highest standards of jail security. ESE/Juvenile School Program The ESE/Juvenile School Program is operated by the Lee County School District and provides educational services to eligible individuals who are incarcerated. The program serves youth under the age of 18 and individuals under the age of 22 who were previously in an Exceptional Student Educations (ESE) program in Lee County. In addition to academic instruction, the program helps students prepare for the GED test, supporting them in continuing their education and working toward future success. GED Program The GED Program provides educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals who have not yet earned a high school diploma. Participants receive instruction and support to prepare for the GED exam. Once ready, they are given the opportunity to take the official GED four-part test at the on-site Pearson View testing facility, overseen by The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Testing. Life Skills Program The Life Skills Program is a three-month curriculum designed to help inmates develop the tools needed to successfully manage daily challenges. The program focuses on building positive habits, improving decision-making, and preparing for life after incarceration. Topics covered include: basic health and wellness, parenting (Active Parenting Now), positive communication skills, replacing criminal thinking with positive constructive thinking, stress and anger management, solution-focused problem solving, domestic violence and victim awareness, resume writing and job readiness, money management and budgeting, theft prevention, and substance abuse awareness. Chaplain's Office The Chaplain's Office provides spiritual and emotional support to both inmates and staff at the Lee County Jail. With the help of more than 100 community volunteers, the office oversees approximately 50 religious services each week, which inmates may attend voluntarily. For those unable to attend services, faith-based study materials are available, and the office can coordinate clergy visits with an inmate's spiritual leader. The Chaplain's Office helps meet religious needs by arranging for specialized diets, head coverings, prayer towels, and providing reading glasses for indigent inmates. Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program is a six-month program designed for inmates struggling with substance use or addiction. The program works closely with the courts, and most participants are court-ordered to attend. It combines intensive behavioral modification classes with key topics from the Life Skills Program. Participants focus on: understanding the effects and triggers of drug use, learning behavioral modification techniques, building cooperation and communication through group participation, identifying people and places that may lead to relapse, and developing support networks. Recovery Support Meetings For inmates seeking additional support, the facility partners with outside agencies to provide regular peer-support meetings including Al-Anon, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Carmine's Corrections Cleanup Crew Sheriff Marceno launched this initiative to help keep Lee County clean and welcoming. The program utilizes inmate workers with minor charges to assist in cleaning roadways across the county. Under the supervision of two Corrections deputies, inmate workers collect trash and debris, teaching responsibility and encouraging community ownership. Veterans Program In partnership with Human and Veteran Services, the Veterans Program provides specialized support for incarcerated veterans through Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)—an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatment program. Re-Entry Case Management The Re-Entry Case Management Program supports individuals approaching release by preparing them for successful transition back into the community. Services include resume building, job interview preparation, housing assistance, referrals to treatment programs, assistance with identification and Social Security cards, and providing bicycles, emergency kits, clothing, and other basic necessities. Our Facilities Downtown Jail The Jail is a maximum security facility with 457 beds serving as the central intake and booking facility for all people arrested within Lee County. Core Facility The Core Facility is a medium/maximum security facility with 1,216 beds and is the primary housing facility for the female inmate population. It provides main operating services including food, medical, and laundry. Community Program Unit (CPU) The CPU is a minimum security facility with 336 beds offering a wide array of programs for re-entry skills and alcohol and drug treatment. Elderly/Disabled Predator Registry To determine if a person is a registered elderly or disabled predator, visit the Florida Department of Corrections website and search its Corrections Offender Network database by name or Department of Corrections number, selecting "CRIMES AGAINST THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED" from the dropdown. Jail Scam Alert The Lee County Sheriff's Office has received an increased number of reports regarding scam calls involving family members. Scammers introduce themselves as deputies of the Lee County Sheriff's Office, claiming a family member was arrested and can be released with an ankle monitor due to jail overcrowding. Scammers request advance payment through gift cards or crypto ATMs. Scammers often scroll the public LCSO website to view recent arrests and use personal information to contact unaware family members. If you witness this scam or become a victim, contact LCSO at 239-477-1000 or local law enforcement immediately, or use the online self-reporting option at https://www.sheriffleefl.org/file-online-report/