Message from Clerk Karnes about Sunshine Week

During Sunshine Week, Clerk Karnes wants to remind you of our commitment to providing you with easy access to your public records and county financial information.

Visit leeclerk.org to search and view court documents and official records or submit a public records request. You can also view county financial reports, statistics, and audit reports.
Gov. DeSantis appoints Kevin Karnes as Lee Clerk of Court

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Kevin Karnes as Lee County Clerk of Court & Comptroller on Friday, filling the seat of retired Clerk Linda Doggett. Karnes is a 14-year veteran of the office and previously served as chief operating officer, overseeing approximately 300 employees in departments handling court services, finance and technology.

Karnes has implemented new services giving the public more convenient access to the courts while improving efficiencies for the judiciary and attorneys through video conferencing, online scheduling and online document certification. Karnes started his career with the Lee Clerk’s office in 2007 as a part-time file clerk while seeking his degree at Florida Gulf Coast University. He worked his way up to evidence clerk, operations manager, chief of courts, and eventually, chief operating officer.
Schedule appointments for Operation Green Light
 
The Lee Clerk's office will host Operation Green Light March 28-April 8. During the event, customers with overdue court cases will be able to pay their fines and fees without getting charged the 25% collection agency surcharge. The Tax Collector will also be onsite April 2 and April 4-8 to assist customers with driver license reinstatements.

To learn if you can benefit from Operation Green Light, call 239-533-5000 or visit the Clerk's office during the savings event. Walk-ins are always welcome, but you can save time by scheduling an appointment.
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