1. Corrections/Jail

    CORRECTIONS BUREAU– CHIEF CHRIS SWEET The Corrections Bureau encompasses the Lewis County Jail. The Lewis County Jail was remodeled in 2005 and is approximately 69,000 square feet.The Corrections Bureau is comprised of a Captain, Lieutenant, six Sergeants, forty-one Corrections Deputies, an Administrative Assistant and five Support Technicians. CUSTODY DIVISION: The Custody Division is directly supervised by a Lieutenant and consists of four custody squads. A sergeant leads each squad and each squad is comprised of seven or eight Corrections Deputies. The Custody squads work 12 hour shifts, and have 3-4 days off per week. The shifts rotate every three months …


    Sheriff - March 16, 2016, 4:22 p.m.


  2. Application for 2026 lodging tax funding

    >>>>> APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 4 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPT. 30, 2025The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners is accepting – on behalf of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) – applications for the use of lodging tax funds for the 2026 budget year from nonprofits and governmental organizations whose programs or activities promote tourism in the unincorporated areas of Lewis County."Tourism promotion," as defined in RCW 67.28.080, means activities, operations and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating …


    Commissioners - Sept. 3, 2024, 11:51 a.m.


  3. Sanitary Control Area Covenants

    INTRODUCTIONLewis County Code LCC8.55 includes requirements to protect public drinking water sources. The regulations require that wells be surrounded by an area of sanitary control. The Sanitary Control Area is the area in which activities that could contaminate the drinking water source are not allowed. Lewis County requires similar protection for two-party water supplies and properties being subdivided.According to state regulations and Lewis County Policy, a purveyor (the person owning or operating a water system) must provide an area of sanitary control for a radius of 100 feet for wells and 200 feet for shallow wells.. For small water systems, …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 21, 2021, 11:20 a.m.


  4. 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.


  5. Prison Rape Elimination Act

    Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits sexual misconduct in correctional settings such as prisons, jails, lockups, juvenile facilities and INS detention facilities. Sexual misconduct under this law includes:Inmate -on -Inmate sexual assault and abuseStaff-on-Inmate sexual misconduct (sexual/inappropriate relationships with inmates)Inmate- on- Inmate and staff –on-inmate sexual harassmentThe Lewis County Jail (LCJ) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff and inmates. LCJ has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct of any kind and will impose discipline for such misconduct, up to …


    Sheriff - Aug. 10, 2016, 8:53 a.m.


  6. Agendas

    2026 Hearing Schedule 2025 Hearing Schedule 2024 Hearing Schedule 4/2/2026 Agenda4/3/2026 Agenda4/9/2026 Agenda4/10/2026 Agenda4/16/2026 Agenda4/17/2026 Agenda4/23/2026 Agenda4/24/2026 Agenda4/30/2026 Agenda 4/17/2025 Agenda4/18/2025 Agenda4/24/2025 Agenda4/25/2025 Agenda5/1/2025 Agenda5/2/2025 Agenda5/9/2025 Agenda7/10/2025 Agenda7/11/2025 Agenda7/17/2025 Agenda7/25/2025 Agenda7/31/2025 Agenda8/21/2025 Agenda8/22/2025 Agenda8/28/2025 Agenda8/29/2025 Agenda9/4/2025 Agenda9/5/2025 Agenda9/11/2025 Agenda9/12/2025 Agenda9/19/2025 Agenda9/25/2025 Agenda9/26/2025 Agenda10/2/2025 Agenda10/23/2025 Agenda 2024 Hearing SchedulePlease note the deliberation for petition 23-115 was recessed until 8/1/2024 2023 Hearing Schedule 2022 Hearing Schedule 2021 Hearing Schedule 2023 Hearing Schedule**Assessor's Certificate of Assessment Rolls**Notice of Meeting 2022 Hearing Schedule 2021 Hearing Schedule


    Commissioners - Jan. 29, 2020, 10:30 a.m.


  7. Property Tax Levy Information

    Levy rates and Collection amounts 2026 Levy Rates and Amounts2025 Levy Rates and Amounts2024 Levy Rates and Amounts2023 Levy Rates and Amounts2022 Levy Rates and Amounts2021 Levy Rates and Amounts2020 Levy Rates and Amounts2019 Levy Rates and Amounts2018 Levy Rates and Amounts2017 Levy Rates and Amounts2016 Levy Rates and Amounts2015 Levy Rates and Amounts2014 Levy Rates and Amounts2013 Levy Rates and Amounts2012 Levy Rates and Amounts2011 Levy Rates and Amounts District Contact information by TCA Your property tax rates consist of a combination of all of the Taxing Districts your property supports. This is called your Tax Code Area (TCA). …


    Assessor - Jan. 21, 2015, 8:31 a.m.


  8. Free Legal Clinics: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties

    Q3 ENG Legal Clinic Rural FlyerQ3 SP Legal Clinic Rural Flyer Note: Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid is in the process of changing to a new name: Timberland Legal AidPlease see the attached Flyer announcing dates for the FREE Legal Clinic held in Rural Counties: Lewis County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County. We have included a .pdf version of the flyer for sharing and a .jpg version for social media sharing - in English and Spanish.(The attorney providing services speaks Spanish, and we offer a telephonic translation service for other languages).The upcoming dates for the Clinics are:(Clinics will be held from …


    Public Defense - June 23, 2025, 2:42 p.m.


  9. Title VI Program

    Title VI Program


    Public Works - Feb. 18, 2021, 10:32 a.m.


  10. Guidelines for Completing an Application

    Read the following instructions carefully before completing the application: 1. Job Posting: Read and follow all instructions and requirements in the Job Posting. 2. Application: The Lewis County application form must be used. A separate application is required for each open position you are applying for. 3. Signature: The application and release form must be signed. 4. Accuracy: All questions must be answered completely and accurately. You may be disqualified for any false or misleading statements or for omitting information. 5. Position: Fill in the position title you are applying for. If it is left blank, your application may be …


    Human Resources - Jan. 8, 2016, 10:13 a.m.