SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center
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.Inmate Services
Phone
239-332-6927Mailing address (personal mail)
2525 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
2525 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905
Other Jails and Prisons
The Official Jail Inmate Roster is where you can search for an inmate in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center and find their criminal charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. If you have questions, call the jail at 239-332-6927. You can also search Florida’s wanted persons list, which includes Lee County, and look up court cases in the counties that participate in the state’s online records portal.
SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
Under the Florida Constitution, most people arrested in Lee County are entitled to reasonable pretrial release. The exceptions are capital and life felonies when the proof is evident, and cases where no conditions would protect the community. Minor misdemeanor and traffic offenses often lead to a notice to appear instead of bail. For most other charges, the Florida Supreme Court publishes a uniform statewide bond schedule each year.
To check an inmate’s bail at the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center, call 239-332-6927. You can also review the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026 to see the minimum bond for the charge. Circuits may set higher amounts, and some serious charges require a first appearance before a judge. The county accepts payment in cash, by surety bond, or by property bond, and release on personal recognizance is also possible.
While licensed for 50 inmates, the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center often exceeds that number, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Florida turn over at least 35-40% of their inmates each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months. Approximately 8-9% remain incarcerated for six to twelve months. Those held longer than a year are typically facing serious charges such as rape or murder, which take longer to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in this county on those charges stay in one of the Lee County facilities much longer.
Law enforcement agencies in Lee County arrest and detain approximately 47,900 offenders every year.
You can also view photos of the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center that we’ve collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat is the booking process for the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 239-332-6927.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
2525 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905
239-332-6927
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 239-332-6927 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 239-332-6927 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
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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Lee County County Jails
Lee County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
The SW Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Lee County: Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel.