1. Visitation Information

    To sign up please go to HOMEWAV to set up an account. - Please register as soon as possible as it could take up to 72 hours (not including weekends/holidays) to be approved. Homewav has created a new multi-factor authentication process when visitors create a new account. This is to ensure the person creating the account is who they say they are. There are three ways a person can get their verification code: Text message, phone call or email. Para inscribirse por favor vaya al página de HOMEWAV y hacer una cuenta. Por favor inscribirse lo más pronto posible porque …


    Sheriff - Jan. 4, 2016, 10:54 a.m.

  2. ANTI-HARASSMENT

    REQUIRED FORMS TO FILE AN ANTI-HARASSMENT ARE:Law Enforcement and Confidential InfoPetition for Protection OrderThese forms can also be picked up at the District Court Clerk's window.Petitions can now be filed electronically. See below for details.WHAT TYPES OF ORDERS CAN BE FILED IN DISTRICT COURT?Certain protection orders must be transferred to Superior Court. If one of the following conditions listed below applies, you should consider initiating your case in Superior Court as it will be transferred.(a) A superior court has exercised or is exercising jurisdiction over a proceeding involving the parties;(b) The action would have the effect of interfering with a …


    District Court - Jan. 30, 2015, 12:38 p.m.

  3. Veterans Relief Fund

    The Veterans Advisory Board is held the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am in the Lower Level BOCC Room of the Lewis County Historic Courthouse. This is an open meeting and the public is welcome. Veterans' Relief Fund Veterans or spouses of veterans may be eligible for assistance through the Veterans Relief Fund. Possible help includes:Funeral ExpensesUtilitiesRent/HousingEmergency Medical ExpensesFood VouchersGas VouchersQualifying applicants may receive:Funeral assistance up to $1,000Rent/Housing assistance up to $1,000 or 75% of rent, whichever is lowerUp to $500 (no money is given to the applicant) in assistance for categories other than funeral expenses or housing.To …


    Public Health - March 21, 2016, 10:30 a.m.

  4. Fallen Officers

    IN REMEMBRANCE The Lewis County Sheriff's Office honors all officers in Lewis County who have died in the line of duty. LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Deputy Stephen "Mike" Gallagher, Jr. - End of Watch August 17, 2009Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen “Mike” Gallagher was gravely injured on Monday evening August 17, 2009, while responding to assist another deputy with a domestic violence 911 call. Deputy Gallagher’s patrol vehicle struck an elk on US Highway 12, near mile post 130, just outside of Packwood, WA. Deputy Gallagher was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he succumbed to his injuries …


    Sheriff - Oct. 13, 2011, 4:32 p.m.

  5. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

    The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is administered by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS). WIC services assure healthy pregnancies, healthy birth outcomes, and healthy growth and development for women, infants, and children up to age five. WIC is available at the Public Health Building, 360 NW North Street in downtown Chehalis. WIC staff also make monthly visits to Randle, Mossyrock, and Winlock. Families of all sizes and types may qualify for WIC. Call 360-740-1255 or 1-800-562-6130 ext. 1255. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Washington State WIC Nutrition program does not discriminate.Chehalis Office HoursMonday–Friday: …


    Public Health - April 6, 2016, 3:05 p.m.

  6. Administration

    The Office of the Superior Court Administrator performs the executive functions to enable the judges to focus on adjudication of cases.Superior Court Judges do not have Judicial Assistants therefore, contact with Judges should go through the Court Administrator. Court Administrators do not give legal advice.The Administrator handles all the fiscal and logistical needs of the courts. The office provides several services in connection with the administration of justice, to wit:Arbitration ServicesGuardian ad Litem ServicesMental Health Court ProgramDahkota Harmanson, Court Administrator, (360) 740-1333 Ext. 3Paula Willey, Assistant Court Administrator (360) 740-1333 Ext. 2Stacey Werner, Superior Court Accountant (360-740-1333 Ext. 4Stephanie Miller, …


    Superior Court - Sept. 4, 2015, 3:40 p.m.

  7. Rabies, Bats, and Animal Bites

    The possibility of rabies in domestic or wild animals is very unlikely in Washington, though it is still important to vaccinate your pets. Raccoons, skunks, and foxes are known to have rabies across the country, at low rates, and are considered rabid unless proven negative by a lab test. In developing countries worldwide, dogs are the principal animal in which rabies is found.Rabies is almost always deadly once the virus attacks your body, but you can receive preventive treatment if you've been bitten or scratched by a bat or other potentially rabid animal.Lewis County has had no cases of rabies …


    Public Health - June 25, 2024, 10:39 a.m.

  8. Civil

    COVID-19 NOTICE - STATE & FEDERAL PROCLAMATIONSThe State of Washington mandates all County Sheriff's Offices maintain a Civil Division. It is the duty of the Sheriff to execute the service of process, orders of the courts, and of judicial officers, when delivered to the Sheriff for that purpose. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for service of various court documents when a fee is paid, such as: summons, complaints, criminal and civil subpoenas, petitions, notice of claims, family court orders, various types of protection orders (no fee for DV, Sexual Assault, Stalking or Vulnerable Adult protection orders), and numerous …


    Sheriff - March 17, 2015, 12:20 p.m.

  9. Equal Opportunity Employment

    Lewis County is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual preference, military or veteran status, disability, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law, in employment or the provision of services.


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:22 a.m.

  10. 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.