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Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions and community corrections settings. Lewis County Juvenile Court is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for youth. We have adopted a zero tolerance policy pertaining to any form of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment of youth. Agency PolicyIn compliance with Section 115.322 of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, Lewis County Juvenile Court has provided policies to ensure referrals of allegations for investigations. Those policies can be found by clicking PREA Policy 22.1. …
Juvenile Court - June 4, 2024, 11:06 a.m.
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Introducing eFile
New to Lewis County business and farm owners! File your Lewis County Personal Property Tax Listing Online. What is efile? Electronic filing or eFile is a way to file your business or farm personal property listings over the internet. It is only available to businesses or farms with established personal property accounts in Lewis County. Why sign up for eFile? By using eFile, you can save paperwork and time. The eFile website has options to streamline data entry. It will reduce the cost of printing and mailing your annual property listing and it will validate the data you enter to …
Assessor - April 2, 2014, 3:49 p.m.
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Recording Requirements
This information is intended to give a general idea of the requirements for recording documents. It may vary depending on the document. Please call (360) 740-1165 for further information.Effective January 1, 1997, the first page of all documents presented for recording must include:A three inch margin at the top and a one-inch margin on the sides and bottomA return addressThe title of the instrument (i.e. : Deed of Trust)The reference number of documents assigned or released (if applicable)Name(s) of Grantor and GranteeAbbreviated legal description with Lot, Block, and Plat or Section, Township and RangeAssessor's tax parcel numberIf your document does …
Auditor - June 30, 2011, 4:37 p.m.
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Contacting an Inmate
Updated and EFFECTIVE January 6, 2021 Inmate Postal Mail To maintain the security and safety of the inmates and staff, all inmate postal mail (with the exception of Legal Mail, money orders, books, Court Documents, Bank Statements, & Publications) must be sent to the following address:Lewis County JailInmate Name - ID NumberPO Box 9122Seminole, FL 33775-9122Legal Mail, money orders, Court Documents, Books, Bank Statements, & Publications will continue to be sent to the facility directly at 28 SW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis WA 98532The Inmates Name and ID number must be clearly Printed on the outside of the envelope or postcard …
Sheriff - Jan. 5, 2016, 7:21 a.m.
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Special Needs during Emergencies
Preparedness tips in planning for a person with special needs or disability Links to the following websites that will assist you in preparing for emergencies if you care for someone with special needs:Ready.govDisaster Tips for people with Medical NeedsPeople with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional NeedsEvacuation Planning for Children with Disabilities or Health Care Needs American Red Cross/FEMA/Homeland Security Persons with DisabilitiesEmergencies can happen at a moment's notice. It is important to know your plans ahead of time so you are better prepared for any urgent situation. The booklet below gives tips on getting informed, making a plan, assembling …
Emergency Management - Dec. 28, 2012, 8:06 a.m.
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INFRACTIONS
Traffic infractions YOU MUST RESPOND WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE ISSUEDOPTIONS FOR RESPONDING:Payment of the Citation:Online: You can conveniently pay your District Court fines and infractions online using Point & Pay. Please click here to access online payment information.In Person or Over the Phone: Payment can be made in person at 345 W. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Chehalis, WA 98532. Cash, check, money order or debit/credit card payments are accepted at our front counter. Payment may also be made over the phone using a debit or credit card. The number to call for payment over the telephone is …
District Court - July 2, 2015, 8:27 a.m.
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Identity Theft/Fraud Resources
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to ensuring that our community has access to the best tools available to report and combat Identity Theft/Fraud in our communities. To that end, we would like to introduce everyone to the new IdentityTheft.gov website from the Federal Trade Commission. We are asking our community members to use this site to fill out and print an Identity Theft/Fraud information form that will assist our Office in gathering the information needed to investigate your case. You will also have the opportunity to see a list of resources that can help you recover from the …
Sheriff - April 13, 2016, 2:04 p.m.
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About the Coroner
Location/Contact:The Lewis County Coroner's Office is located at 585 NW Center Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.Telephone number: 360-740-1376. If there is no answer, please call Central Dispatch at 360-740-1105 and ask to have the on-call Deputy Coroner call you back.Coroner:Warren McLeod has been the elected Coroner since January 2011.Coroner Bio:Warren was born and raised in the Boston area where he worked as an EMT for 14 years for volunteer and private ambulances services and finally for the City of Boston EMS. He was also an Auxiliary/Reserve police officer in a small town north of Boston for 9 years graduating from the …
Coroner - May 8, 2015, 12:41 p.m.
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Online Record Search Instruction
The below video is a step by step guide on how to search for historic documents on the Auditor's online document search system. The system lets you search for documents relating to parcels numbers, names and legal information dated back to 1848. The video provides some helpful tips on how to make the most of your searches. If you have questions, please call us at: (360) 740-1165 Visit the Online Document Search System now Full Video
Auditor - May 19, 2014, 3:05 p.m.
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Request for Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities
Request for Reasonable Accommodation (PDF)Accommodation Request Form (pdf)ADA Grievance Complaint formYou can find Washington Courts ADA information here.For more information on Lewis County ADA and complaint process visit here.
Superior Court - Sept. 15, 2017, 9:47 a.m.