Lee Clerk of Courts to conduct ‘Be Your Own Investigator’ seminars beginning Jan. 29
Learn the techniques used to uncover criminal records, property history or even a marriage status when Lee County Clerk Linda Doggett holds the first of four scheduled seminars, “Be Your Own Investigator,” Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Bonita Springs Public Library, Bonita Springs.
Doggett will teach attendees how to search and view Lee County’s civil and criminal court documents and public records for free on the clerk’s website. You will learn how to view mortgages, property deeds, marriage licenses, and other official documents recorded in Lee County.
Searching public records can assist with investigating:
* Landlords and tenants; businesses; doctors and medical providers and Lee County genealogy and ancestry
“We always encourage our citizens to take every precaution to avoid becoming a victim of a scam or abuse,” Doggett said. “Searching your public records can help you avoid dangerous situations with the wrong people.”
Learn how to register for the free Property Fraud Alert feature and how to redact your private information from public records in accordance with state law will also be presented.
Other topics covered in this seminar include how to:
n Pay traffic tickets online; access the county’s financial and audit reports; locate where you can participate in foreclosure and tax deed auctions; postpone jury duty; and report suspected guardianship fraud.
Join any of the other 2020 scheduled seminars:
* Feb. 24 — Cape Coral Lee County Public Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, 33914
* March 3 — North Fort Myers Public Library, 2001 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, 33903
* May 6 — Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers 33919
Registration is not required, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact the Clerk’s Community Relations Manager Rita Miller at rmiller@leeclerk.org.
The Florida Constitution established the Clerk of the Circuit Court as a public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Clerk Linda Doggett is directly elected by and accountable to Lee County residents. In addition to the role of Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Clerk is the County Recorder and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, and the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Auditor for Lee County.