1. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1361, which would rescind and replace Chapters 5.25, 6.05 and 6.15 of county code to transfer animal control duties from Public Health to the Sheriff's Office.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 21, 2025, 2:16 p.m.

  2. 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.

  3. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics: Oct–Dec 2025 Timberland Legal Aid

    We are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties this fall and winter. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Clinic Dates & LocationsSeptember 15 - (Note Date Change) Lewis County Law and Justice CenterOctober 8 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterOctober 10 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisNovember 13 – Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, South BendNovember 14 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisDecember 9 – Wahkiakum County, …


    Public Defense - Sept. 3, 2025, 1:13 p.m.

  4. Real Property

    Real property is land and any improvements (such as dwellings, septic, power, water, driveways, and outbuildings) attached to the land. Land for valuation purposes is bare land only. We do not value trees, landscaping or vegetation on the land. Improvements for assessment purposes is everything that is added to the land (it is not to indicate that you improved the property).The assessor values real property using one or more of three professional appraisal methods using guidelines from the Department of Revenue and International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO):Market or sales comparison method uses sales to provide estimates of value for …


    Assessor - March 28, 2018, 11:52 a.m.

  5. Other Community Litter Programs

    Volunteers in the cities of Chehalis, Centralia, and sometimes other communities in Lewis County organize volunteers to pick up litter. The city of Chehalis has a group of active volunteers called the Chehalis Clean Team. They have a group on Facebook under their name: Chehalis Clean Team and you can get more information from the city of Chehalis website: Chehalis Clean Team. In Centralia, the group of volunteers is the Centralia Clean Team. They have an active group on Facebook under Centralia Clean Team.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 20, 2026, 10:03 a.m.

  6. Jury Duty

    Jury duty is an essential part of our Democratic process that helps ensure the right to a fair trial. How was I chosen for jury duty? You have been randomly selected from the voter registration, driver's license and Washington State ID card records. Eligibility To be eligible to serve on a jury in Lewis County Superior or District Court, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:Citizen of the United StatesLewis County ResidentAble to communicate in the English languageHad civil rights restored if previously convicted of a felony Jury Reporting Instructions Jury reporting instructions. How does jury duty work? When you …


    Clerk - Feb. 11, 2009, 9:16 a.m.

  7. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics, January through March of 2026, Timberland Legal Aid

    Q1 2026 ENG LEGAL CLINIC FLYERQ1 2026 SP RURAL CLINIC FLYERWe are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties for the first Quarter of 2026. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.The flyers and images for the upcoming clinics are attached to this email.Clinic Dates & LocationsJanuary 15 – Pacific County Superior Court Law LibraryFebruary 10 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterFebruary 13 - Lewis County, Law and Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisMarch 9 – Lewis County, …


    Public Defense - Jan. 14, 2026, 10:01 a.m.

  8. Transportation Improvement

    Transportation Improvement ProgramThe Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) represents the county's transportation priorities for a six-year time period and identifies road and bridge construction, and other transportation improvement projects throughout the unincorporated county. The Annual Construction Program (ACP) represents the first year of the program. Pursuant to Washington law and administrative code (RCW 36.81.121 & WAC 136-15-150), every year Public Works prepares a TIP and ACP for adoption by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners after a public hearing thereon. Once adopted, road and bridges targeted for improvement may require new vertical and horizontal alignment, resurfacing, additional right of way, …


    Public Works - March 11, 2009, 11:12 a.m.

  9. CBA and Salary Information

    The Employees of Lewis County are represented by: Teamsters #252217 E. Main StreetCentralia, WA 98531360.736.9979AFSCME2102 Carriage Drive SW #GOlympia, WA 985021.800.311.9713 ext. 22AFSCME LOCAL 1341 EXECUTIVE BOARDPresident: Andrew SheddVice President: Cody HusserSecretary-Treasurer: Terry SwansonRecording Secretary: Luke (Lenny) LennoxExecutive Board Members: Kallan Kersavage, Justin DeWitt, Ben Sabin Lewis County Sheriff's Deputies GuildOperations: 5530 SW Kelly Avenue Portland, OR 97239 503.226.3906911 GuildSean LemoineLemoine Legal Services, P.C.515 NW Saltzman Road #836Portland, OR 97229503-502-7045 mobilesean@lemoinelawyer.comLewis County Corrections GuildAnthony RiceCline & Associates Salary Information Elected Salary InformationResolution No. 21-296 Elected Salaries2022-2025 Elected Salaries2026 Elected SalariesLC Citizens' Salary CommissionCLICK on the following link to view current …


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:21 a.m.

  10. Children In Need of Services (CHINS)

    LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES LEGISLATION R.C.W. l3.32A Effective 7/23/95 CHINS Handout Child In Need of Services (CHINS) means a juvenile: 1. Who is beyond the control of his or her parent such that the child’s behavior endangers thehealth, safety, or welfare of the child or other person; 2. Who has been reported to law enforcement as absent without consent for at least 24 consecutive hours from the parent’s home, a crisis residential center, an out-of-home placement, or a court-ordered placement on two or more separate occasions; and 3. Who is in need of necessary services, …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:43 p.m.