1. Visitation Hours

    NOTICE TO VISITORSVisitation is on a first come, first sere basis, for 30 minutes, if visitation is full you may be asked to wait or to leave and come back at a later time.Visitation hours are as follows:Legal Last Name A-LMonday- 6:30 PM-9:00 PMThursday-6:30 PM- 9:00 PMSaturday-9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 6:30 PM-9:00 PMHolidays- 9:00 AM-11:30 AMLegal Last Name M-ZTuesday- 6:30P PM-9:00 PMFriday-6:30 PM-9:00 PMSunday-9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 6:30 PM-9:00 PMHolidays- 9:00 AM-11:30 AMYouth are allowed one 30-minute visitation session per designated day. Parents or Guardians only. Photo ID is required for visitation.Youth being brought in by Law Enforcement are allowed …


    Juvenile Court - Dec. 13, 2010, 8:21 a.m.

  2. Tree of Heaven

    Ailanthus altissima Tree of Heaven - A deciduous tree growing up to 60 feet tall. Plant parts may be identified by a distinctive peanut butter/popcorn smell.Leaves: Leaves are compound and alternate, and each leaf has anywhere from 10-27 leaflets usually. Leaflets are mostly smooth-edged, except for a few rounded teeth and a visibly large gland on the underside, towards the base of the leaf.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-July. Trees will either have male or female flower clusters at the tips of the stems with the male flowers being larger. Flowers are light green-yellow in color.Habitat: Commonly found near forest edges, …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.

  3. Open Space Act

    RCW 84.34Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Open Space program, must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Open Space Act is …


    Assessor - Dec. 11, 2015, 9:57 a.m.

  4. Senior / Disabled Persons Exemption

    If you are a senior citizen or disabled person in need of property tax assistance, you may be able to take advantage of the property tax exemption program.For information on the Washington State Department of Revenue's guidelines for the Senior/Disabled Person's Exemption click here for the Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons publication. Once the exemption is granted, it does not need to be repaid. Eligibility Requirements Age or Disability By December 31 of the assessment year, you must be any of the following:At least 61 years of age.At least 57 years of age and the surviving …


    Assessor - Dec. 9, 2015, 4:50 p.m.

  5. Special Needs during Emergencies

    Preparedness tips in planning for a person with special needs or disability Links to the following websites that will assist you in preparing for emergencies if you care for someone with special needs:Ready.govDisaster Tips for people with Medical NeedsPeople with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional NeedsEvacuation Planning for Children with Disabilities or Health Care Needs American Red Cross/FEMA/Homeland Security Persons with DisabilitiesEmergencies can happen at a moment's notice. It is important to know your plans ahead of time so you are better prepared for any urgent situation. The booklet below gives tips on getting informed, making a plan, assembling …


    Emergency Management - Dec. 28, 2012, 8:06 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. Fee Schedule

    Civil Title Service Provided Fee RCW Abstract of Judgment Filing $20.00 36.18.012(2) Abstract of Judgment Preparation $5.00$1.00 for each additional page 36.18.016(4) Anti-Harassment Petition Filing $53.00 36.18.020(2)(d)/10.14.040 Bail Bond Justification Filing $290.00 36.18.020(2)(a) Change of Name Filing $290.00 36.18.020(2)(a) Civil Case Filing Filing $290.00 36.18.020(2)(a) Committed Intimate Relationship (Meretricious Committed Intimate Relationship) Filing $310.00 36.18.020 Counter-claim, Cross-claim, 3rd Party claim - Exception - File in Existing Case File- In Unlawful Detainer Case- In Modification Case filed within original Domestic file- In original Domestic action- Includes Facilitator Surcharge $290.00$197.00$85.00$310.00 36.18.02036.18.020(2)(a)36.18.012(5)36.18.016(2)(a) Deeds of Trust, Surplus Funds Filing $290.00 61.24.080(3)36.18.020(2)(a) Election–Affidavit of Elector …


    Clerk - Oct. 8, 2015, 2:47 p.m.

  8. Community Recycle Event in the Winlock-Vader area

    This event will be held at the Old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock, WA 98596Household Hazardous Waste Event: Residential customers may drop off unwanted or left-over household cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them. Other limits: 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No PaintCare items (Please check PaintCare.org for PaintCare.org items and locations for drop off). Television & Computer Recycling: Residents may drop off …


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:47 p.m.

  9. Winlock Community Recycle Event helps residents clean up

    Community Recycle Event at the old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or leftover cleaners, aerosol cans, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No paint or PaintCare items (Please check …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:49 a.m.

  10. Residents can drop off hazardous waste, scrap metal, and more in Randle

    A Community Recycle Event for east end residents at the Lewis County (Kiona) Road Shop, 8911 US Hwy 12, Randle, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or leftover cleaners, aerosol cans, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:59 a.m.