1. Courtroom Procedures

    Court Location Juvenile Court hearings will be held at Juvenile Court located at 1255 SW Pacific Ave. Before Entering The Courtroom Please leave all non-essential items at home or in your vehicle before entry.Check in at the front counter.No food, drink or gum in the courtroom.Turn off cell phones and pagers.Remove any hat or non-prescription sunglasses.Wear clean, appropriate clothing. Pajamas and baggy clothing are inappropriate. In The Courtroom Stand when the judge enters the courtroom.Do not have side discussions with others while waiting your turn.Be respectful when addressing the court.Always answer verbally when spoken to. Tenative Court Schedule


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 12:35 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol deputies promote safety on lakes and rivers

    Lewis County Sheriff's Marine Patrol vessel. CHEHALIS – In an effort to ensure safe recreation on Lewis County’s lakes and rivers, deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Unit regularly visit Lake Mayfield, Riffe Lake, Mineral Lake, Lake Scanewa, and the Chehalis and Cowlitz Rivers. The boating enforcement officers conduct voluntary inspections at boat ramps, checking for the required safety equipment on board vessels. The inspection is intended as public education. Over the past 25 years, the marine unit deputies have completed several thousand safety inspections, and investigated 48 boating accidents.The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is committed to water …


    News Room - Aug. 29, 2023, 1:49 p.m.

  3. Lewis County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

    HMP Story MapThe Lewis County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.This website serves as a location to share with the public the progress made with this plan update. There are provided links on this page that are associated with the creation of this …


    Emergency Management - April 21, 2023, 12:31 p.m.

  4. Press Release Centralia Shooting Suspect at Large - 2nd Release - Warrant Obtained

    Click For Full Press Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 11-30-16 @ 1915 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 2 Centralia Shooting Suspect at Large An arrest warrant has been issued for 20 year old David Serrano-Mosso of Centralia in reference to Tuesday afternoon’s shooting in the 3100 block of Ives Road, Centralia. The warrant was issued in Lewis County Superior Court for Assault 1st Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Firearms 1st Degree, and Drive by Shooting. The bail has been set at $1,000,000. Anyone rendering aid or assistance to Serrano-Mosso may be charged with Rendering Criminal Assistance …


    Sheriff - Nov. 30, 2016, 7:52 p.m.

  5. Appeal Information, Instructions and Forms

    Civil and Criminal Cases Appeal Instructions Handout Civil and Criminal Appeal Forms Notice of AppealDesignation of Record on Appeal Small Claim Cases Small_Claim_Appeal_Instructions_2025 (7) Small Claim Appeals Forms Notice of Appeal from a Small Claim JudgmentProof of Service


    District Court - March 6, 2013, 10:30 a.m.

  6. Court Records/Records Requests

    The Clerk's Office dockets, maintains and archives all documents filed in Lewis County Superior Court. This includes the following case types: * Case Type Public Access 1 Adult Criminal Open unless sealed by court 2 Civil Open unless sealed by court 3 Dissolution Open unless sealed by court 4 Probate/Guardianship Open unless sealed by court 5 Adoptions/Paternity Confidential 6 Mental Illness Confidential 7 Juvenile Dependencies Confidential 8 Juvenile Offender Open unless sealed by court Open files may be reviewed by the public at the Clerk's Office on the 2nd floor of the Law & Justice Center. Photocopies of documents are …


    Clerk - March 22, 2016, 8:05 a.m.

  7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Do I need a permit to replace my pump? No. Work that is conducted within the septic/pump tank does not require a permit generally. Examples of this type of work that do NOT require a permit includes cleaning, changing, or retrofitting your tank with an effluent filter, measuring sludge accumulation, pumping the septic tank/pump chamber, or cleaning of the back-flow prevention valve. If the tank needs to be replaced, this DOES require a permit for tank placement. How much does a septic permit cost? The permit application fees are available here (see "Fees" at the bottom of the page). Do …


    Environmental Health - March 21, 2016, 1:50 p.m.

  8. Juvenile Court FAQ

    What can I bring to my child who is in detention? Parents and/or legal guardians are allowed to bring in certain items for their child while they are in custody.Allowed:Any paper-back book, must be age appropriate and is subject to approval by Detention StaffAny sealed (new) chap stick4X6 photos -They must be appropriate and is subject to approval by Detention StaffNot allowed:Hard-back booksMagazinesNewspapersDue to security purposes, no other personal items are allowed. Who Can Visit? Youth are allowed visitors while in custody, subject to approval from Probation staff.Allowed:Parents and/or legal guardiansCounselors and MinistersPolice officers and legal counsel may visit whenever …


    Juvenile Court - April 12, 2016, 1:14 p.m.

  9. Record Searches

    This information is intended to give a general idea of the cost and requirements for searches. Please call (360) 740-1165 for further information.Legal descriptions in Lewis County can be lengthy. Due to this fact and the possibility of error, we do not read legal descriptions over the phone. To obtain a copy of a legal description or any document recorded in the Auditor's Office, you can either come in to our office or make a request in writing. You may also perform your own online search by clicking here.When you come in to the Auditor's office, our staff will assist …


    Auditor - April 28, 2011, 9:32 a.m.

  10. Styrofoam Recycling

    Free Styrofoam recycling is taking place at the Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia. Styrofoam must be clean, dry, free of all tape and labels. Look for the #6 Recycling Symbol or EPS inside the symbol. If you are unsure, bend the material. It should break, and you will notice individual beads of Styrofoam. Place Styrofoam in clear bags, or place in bag at event. Black or opague bags cannot be accepted. Please do not bring in the following:No foil-covered Styrofoam Nop grey Insta-pak foam No other Insta-pak foam No spray-in foam No blue or pink insulation foam …


    Solid Waste - June 14, 2016, 1:38 p.m.