1. Family Functional Therapy (FFT)

    Functional Family Therapy (FFT) This program was part of a cost-benefit analysis completed by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy on several violence prevention and reduction programs, including six Blueprints programs: Watching the Bottom Line: Cost-Effective Interventions for Reducing Crime in Washington. Program Summary Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an outcome-driven prevention/intervention program for youth who have demonstrated the entire range of maladaptive, acting out behaviors and related syndromes. Program Targets: Youth, aged 11-18, at risk for and/or presenting with delinquency, violence, substance use, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or Disruptive Behavior Disorder. Often these youth present with additional …


    Juvenile Court - Dec. 13, 2011, 10:32 a.m.

  2. Unfunded and Under-funded Mandates

    Unfunded Mandates - County Service Delivery Local government continues to be impacted by unfunded, or under‐funded, mandates from state and federal agencies, courts, the State Legislature, and Congress. Reserves that would be used for capital, and technology needs are often compromised and service levels will be reduced in order to meet these mandates.Washington State Association of Counties has indicated county revenues are not keeping pace with the cost of normal inflation and population growth, in comparison with cities and the state, county revenue growth lags behind.Counties are tasked with implementing laws and court mandates on behalf of the State of …


    Budget - March 5, 2019, 10:57 a.m.

  3. Screening for a Public Defender

    Defendants may opt to complete the screening process via phone. They can call 360-736-9301 to initiate the screening process remotely.Defendants also have the option to complete the screening form online, the form is attached below. Once completed it can be emailed to public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov or mailed to Public Defense Services 351 NW N Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.Indigency Screening FormFormulario de evaluación de indigencia2025 Poverty Guidelines Screening Instructions Indigency Guidelines Indigency Screening Instructions1. Please download (fillable PDF) or print the screening form.2. Complete top section with contact information, charge, and case number.3. If you are on any type of state assistance, please …


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

  4. Lewis County's Developmental Disabilities office celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month.Businesses and individuals who are making a difference in the lives of people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities will be recognized on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at a Lewis County community celebration.The in-person event at The Loft, 547 NW Pacific Ave. in Chehalis runs from 8 to 10 a.m. with breakfast, remarks from community members, and informal networking.For more information, please contact Sara Sons by email: sara.sons@lewiscountywa.gov or call 360-740-1418.Register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejwa0x9w6209f747&llr=6ajwdndab


    News Room - Oct. 4, 2023, 12:12 p.m.

  5. About the Auditor's Office

    The Auditor’s Office consists of four departments,Financial ServicesDocument RecordingVehicle LicensingElectionsThe Auditor is responsible for examining all county financial transactions to ensure adequate coverage and proper reporting of expenditures for county funds. As county recorder, the Auditor is responsible for recording and preserving in perpetuity land ownership documents, surveys, plats, land corner records, state and federal tax liens, uniform commercial codes and other miscellaneous ordinances and legal records. The Auditor is also responsible for the licensing of motor vehicles in the county, and issues marriage licenses.Administrated by the County Auditor, the Elections Department conducts all general and special elections in accordance …


    Auditor - April 22, 2009, 10:17 a.m.

  6. Passport Applications

    The Lewis County Clerk's Office is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to accept passport applications. Passport applications may be submitted, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.We will attempt to process passport applications for everyone that comes into the office during the hours listed above, but the Clerk's statutory duties take precedence. Due to staffing demands and the increased volume of passport applicants we may not be able to process all applications even for those individuals that arrive during the posted hours.To obtain a passport application, visit the Lewis …


    Clerk - April 30, 2015, 2:24 p.m.

  7. Online Record Search Instruction

    The below video is a step by step guide on how to search for historic documents on the Auditor's online document search system. The system lets you search for documents relating to parcels numbers, names and legal information dated back to 1848. The video provides some helpful tips on how to make the most of your searches. If you have questions, please call us at: (360) 740-1165 Visit the Online Document Search System now Full Video


    Auditor - May 19, 2014, 3:05 p.m.

  8. Forest Threats

    A new special report by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute emphasizes the important role of scientific forest management in helping protect Oregon’s forests from multiple threats, including fire, insects and disease. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board encourages you to take a look at the report and the video about the impact that invasive plant species have on our forests. The report does an excellent job in describing the impact that noxious weeds have on our forests. The 16-page Forest Threats report explores how human activity has affected forests, such as the negative impacts of invasive species and climate …


    Weed Control - Jan. 21, 2016, 12:37 p.m.

  9. Lewis County offices are closed Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4

    Labor Day marks the day in 1894 that Congress declared the first Monday in September a national holiday to honor the nation's workers and their contributions to the well-being of the country.Family gatherings and festivities are commonplace to honor workers during the three-day Labor Day weekend.


    News Room - Aug. 31, 2023, 9:10 a.m.

  10. 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.