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Public Defense
Para español, haga clic en el botón "translate" en la parte superior de la página Our Mission Contact The Lewis County Public Defense provides the courts with attorneys to represent persons charged with certain state and county criminal, probation violation, and juvenile offender cases when the person is unable to afford an attorney (indigent). Lewis County Public Defense Services 351 NW North St Rm 210 Chehalis, WA, 98532 Public Defense Questions or Interest: 360-740-3346 Public Defense Screening: 360-736-9301 Email: public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays Obtaining an AttorneyA representative of Lewis County Public Defense …
Public Defense - Feb. 5, 2024, 2:26 p.m.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I quash my warrant?Each court handles quashing warrants differently. Contact the court your warrant is issued from for more information.Who is my attorney?If you have already screened and been assigned an attorney you should have received the name and phone number to your assigned attorney. If you have lost this information please email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov for further assistance.When is my next court date?Contact your attorney for your next court date or contact the court that your matter is out of. You may also enter your information into Find My Court Date link to obtain the next court date.How can …
Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.
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County seeks applicants for Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board
The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is seeking Lewis County residents interested in serving on the Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) Advisory Board, a volunteer board that advises the BOH on issues affecting community health, environmental health, and social services.The thirteen-member board provides a unique opportunity for community members to share their experience and help shape decisions that affect public health and social services across Lewis County. Advisory Board members bring lived experience and professional expertise to inform plans and programs that impact the health and well-being of local residents.The BOH is accepting applications to fill one At-Large …
Public Health - March 18, 2026, 9:59 a.m.
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Planning Commission
The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 02/24/2026Public Benefit Rating System OverviewPublic Benefit Rating System SubmittalShort Term Rental (STR) Advisory Group ApplicationsDraft Meeting Notes – January 27, 2026
Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:09 a.m.
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Information for Attorneys
ContractsBelow are the 2025 contracts for Superior, District, and Juvenile Court.If you are interested in being a Public Defender please email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov with your resume and references.LC Superior Court 2025 ContractLC District Court 2025 ContractLC Juvenile Court 2025 ContractConflict AttorneysConflict attorneys are paid at an hourly rate DOQ. Below is the 2025 Conflict Contract. If you are interested in taking conflict matters in Lewis County, please email public.defense@lewsicountywa.gov with your resume and references.LC Superior Court Conflict Contract Billing SheetsLCSC Billing FormLCDC Billing FormLCJC Billing FormCertification FormsQuarterly Cert. Form2026 Certification Form
Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.
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Vital Records (Birth and Death Certificates)
You may order Vital Records (Death and Birth Certificates) in person from Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Department or online through VitalCheckIf you have any questions about the ordering process, please give us a call at (360) 740-1223. Payment Options Death and Birth certificates can be ordered in person at the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Department Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. If you request "Same Day Service", there will be a $5.00 charge.New Vital Records Law went into effect on January 1, 2021, for ordering birth or death certificates.Only individuals with a specific relationship to the …
Public Health - March 30, 2016, 3:28 p.m.
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Sex Offenders
They are not wanted by law enforcement at this time. This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public. To understand more about sex offender levels, download the info sheet. Any questions/concerns regarding sex offenders residing in Lewis County, contact Detective Kelton Wheeldon at 360-748-9286 or email kelton.wheeldon@lewiscountywa.gov Notice Offender Watch Search →The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is releasing the following information pursuant to RCW 4.24.550, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public when the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. The individuals …
Sheriff - Jan. 25, 2019, 2:01 p.m.
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What to expect after you submit a request
Within five business days after the receipt of a request, the County Records Officer and/or representatives will do one or more of the following:Make requested records available for inspection or copyingAcknowledge the receipt of the request and provide a reasonable estimate of when requested records will be available.Seek clarification of unclear requests.Deny the request and cite the legal exemption.The day the request is received does not count as one of the five (5) days. Weekends and holidays observed by the agency are also excluded in the calculation. If the requester has not received a response from the agency within five …
Public Records - April 16, 2018, 2:20 p.m.
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County seeks applicants for Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board
The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is seeking Lewis County residents interested in serving on the Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) Advisory Board, a volunteer board that advises the BOH on issues affecting community health, environmental health, and social services.The thirteen-member board provides a unique opportunity for community members to share their experience and help shape decisions that affect public health and social services across Lewis County. Advisory Board members bring lived experience and professional expertise to inform plans and programs that impact the health and well-being of local residents.The BOH is accepting applications to fill four open …
Public Health - Feb. 4, 2026, 3:08 p.m.
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Public Education
The Lewis County 911 Communications Public Education Officers attend events and generate media content to further the message of the proper use of 911 and several other topics.If you are interested in more information about Lewis County 911 Communications Public Education Program, or if you would like staff to participate in a public safety event, please email 911 Public Education at 911.publiceducation@lewiscountywa.govEVENTSSafety CityAs part of our goal to provide public education, we participated in the 2019 Safety City Program. This program partners with other Lewis County Emergency Services Agencies to provide education in 5 focus areas. The focus areas are …
911 Communications - May 15, 2015, 5:57 p.m.