1. Physical Education

    Lewis County Juvenile Court believes that physical exercise should be incorporated into everyday life. We strive to educate our youth on how to use their own body weight to get exercise daily.Exercise has proven to help decrease anxiety and depression while improving mood and quality of sleep. Therefore, exercise not only benefits your physical body, but it also influences your mental health in a positive way.Here at Lewis County Juvenile Court, we teach our youth Tabata style workouts. This means there is absolutely no equipment, and they are strictly using their own body weight. We believe that this is beneficial …


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:42 a.m.

  2. Courtroom Decorum

    All attorneys, litigants, witnesses, and other individuals in the courtroom shall abide by the following rules of conduct: Always be prompt. Be in the courtroom ready to proceed at the appointed time. Stand when the judge or the jury enters or leaves the courtroom. Do not make personal attacks on the opposing counsel or parties. Do not interrupt. Wait your turn. Address all remarks to the Court. Argument between litigants or their attorneys is not permitted. After the court has ruled, ask the court's permission before arguing further. Rise when addressing the Court and when making objections as this calls …


    District Court - Feb. 21, 2013, 4:01 p.m.

  3. Resolutions with ARPA Funding

    Lewis Economic Development Council MOU Downloadable PDF explaining the terms of a memorandum of understanding between Lewis County BOCC and EDC UV Purchase-Sheriff's Office Jail and Juvenile Detention-Resolution 21-357 Downloadable PDF explaining the purchase of R-Zero's UV-C units for Lewis County Sheriff's Office Jail and Juvenile Detention


    May 26, 2021, 9:39 a.m.

  4. 25-300 Authorize the County Manager to enter into interlocal agreements with the cities of Centralia, Morton, Toledo and Vader and the town of Pe Ell for the co-management of development within the urban growth areas.

    Please see the attached resolution.City of CentraliaCity of MortonCity of Pe EllCity of ToledoCity of Vader - will be uploaded when received


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:32 a.m.

  5. 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.

  6. Representation

    Attorneys who provide public defense services are attorneys in private practice who are contracted with the County.Our mission is to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal representation is available to persons who are eligible for court-appointed counsel, consistent with the Washington and United States Constitutions, laws, and national standards of justice.If you are attempting to contact your attorney and are unable to do so please call 360-740-1339 or email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov. Please include your name, case number, and a good phone number that we can pass along to your attorney with a message to get in touch with you. Complaints How do …


    Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

  7. Jury Reporting Instructions

    This message is for APRIL jurors updated THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026 @ 3:45 PM.***ALL JURORS WILL REPORT TO THE LAW AND JUSTICE CENTER***Additional juror parking for the Law and Justice Center may be found at 234 NW North St/corner of NW North St and Cascade Ave.Arrive early enough to get parked and checked through security by your panel's report time. Please pack your purse or bag lightly as security will ask to examine the contents.Please check after 6:00 p.m. EVERY NIGHT to verify when your attendance is required. THESE DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS, …


    Clerk - Oct. 16, 2017, 9:47 a.m.

  8. Preventing Accidental 9-1-1 calls

    Preventing Accidental 9-1-1 CallsEach month over 1200 Wireless 911 calls for service are received by Lewis County Communications. Cell phones have proven to be invaluable tools for help in an emergency. Quick access to 911 services is a common reason people choose to purchase wireless phones.However, wireless phones can easily dial 911 without the phone owner being aware that a 911 call has been made. It is estimated that accidental dialing causes over 20% of the wireless 911 calls in Lewis County. Accidental 911 calls can occur when a phone is placed in a pocket or purse, and gets bumped. …


    911 Communications - March 7, 2012, 8:34 a.m.

  9. Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation Amendments

    Urban Growth Area (UGA) Clean Up ProjectPortions of the existing Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundaries have mapping irregularities and inconsistencies that create confusion in land use and planning decisions, and the UGA cleanup aims to correct these discrepancies to ensure the boundaries accurately reflect adopted plans and support clearer, more consistent growth management moving forward. Cannabis Code UpdateLewis County is considering amending the Lewis County Code to allow cannabis retail and production in unincorporated areas to increase revenue generated from sales tax.


    Community Development - Dec. 24, 2020, noon

  10. Garlic Mustard

    Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard - A biennial to short-lived perennial plant. Plant smells of garlic and can grow to around 3 feet in height.Leaves: Basal leaves have rounded tips and are kidney shaped. Upper leaves are alternate and triangular in shape. Both types of leaves have leaf stems and are coarsely toothed. New leaves smell the most of garlic.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Flowers have 4 petals, 4 sepals, and 6 stamens. Petals are white and about twice as long as the sepals.Habitat: In Washington it grows in forested understory areas like urban parks, roadsides, trails, railroad tracks, streambanks, fields, …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.