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District Court
*NEW HOURS EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, 2026*Customer Service HoursFront CounterMonday - Thursday8:00 AM - 12:00 PM1:00 PM - 4:30 PMFriday8:30 AM - 12:00 PM1:00 PM - 4:30 PMPhonesMonday - Friday8:30 AM - 12:00 PM1:00 PM - 4:30 PMClosed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Monday - Friday24-Hour Automated Payment System1-844-534-9281Payment Call Center1-888-891-6064Monday - Friday 5:00 AM to 5:00 PMPayment Portalhttps://client.pointandpay.net/web/LewisCountyDistrictCourtWA About Contact The Lewis County District Court is located in the Law & Justice Center on the 3rd floor, located at 345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532-4802 more » Lewis County District Court Law and Justice Center 345 W. Main St. …
District Court - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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Truancy
LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURTThe Truancy Program is available for youth and parents who are not currently in compliance with the Washington State Compulsory School Attendance laws. Referred to as the Becca Bill, youth who are found to be a truant by the court will be placed under court order to attend school.For more information about the truancy law, truancy petition, and what to expect in the court process, please watch the video below. Lewis County Juvenile Court Truancy video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHYM0mtOU6k TRUANCY LEGISLATION R.C.W. 28A.225 Effective September 01,1995 For more information please see the below handouts: Truancy InformationAlternative Learning Options …
Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:42 p.m.
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Lewis County District Court Mission
The mission of the Lewis County District Court, as an independent and impartial branch of government, is to promote respect for law, society and individual rights; provide open, accessible and effective forums for dispute resolution; resolve legal matters in a just, efficient and timely manner and assure the dignified and fair treatment of all parties.Lewis County District Court is a Court of Limited Jurisdiction hearing the following types of cases:Criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanorsTraffic and non-traffic infractionsParking infractionsCivil matters for damages no greater than $100,000Small Claim matters for recovery of money no greater than $5,000 or $10,000Nuisance violationsName changesAnti-harassment Protection …
District Court - Feb. 18, 2015, 9:05 a.m.
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Court Holiday Schedule
2025 Conference/Holiday/Docket RotationDownload 2025 Court holidays here2026 Judicial Conference, Holiday, and Judge Rotation MemoDownload 2026 Court Holidays Here
Superior Court - Nov. 9, 2018, 2:43 p.m.
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Technology
Technology available for use in the courtroom:EaselLightboxDocument CameraWebex AccessHDMI ports to display to Courtroom TV's at counsel table.Please contact Court Administrator for technology requests at 360-740-1333 Ext. 3.
Superior Court - Nov. 2, 2010, 2:25 p.m.
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Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
LEWIS COUNTY VOLUNTEER GAL PROGRAMThe Lewis County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) trains volunteers to be Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children going through dependency court. These volunteers speak in court on the child’s behalf, representing the best interests of the child, and relaying the child’s wishes to the judge. The GALs' also make recommendations for services that will help the child and the family work towards possible reunification, or to find an alternate safe and permanent home for the child.With the hope of provided services for all youth in need, the Juvenile Court is always looking for …
Juvenile Court - Nov. 20, 2015, 9:21 a.m.
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Record Sealing
Per RCW 13.50.260, Please see the attachment below for the requirements of sealing/ destroying Juvenile Records.Record Sealing Flyer Eligibility to have a Juvenile Record Sealed This section only applies to qualified disposition order entered after June 11, 2014 (RCW Title 13.50)Juvenile Offender is at least 18 years of age.Has completed the terms of the Disposition Order (to include paying fines/fees/restitution/and court ordered community service hours).Has completed the terms of the confinement at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration or the completion of parole, if the respondent is transferred to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration.The crime committed was not:A most serious offense as defined …
Juvenile Court - Feb. 12, 2016, 2:33 p.m.
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Infraction Payment Plan
Pursuant to RCW 46.63.190 you may enter into a payment plan if you are not able to pay the fine in full, and you have not previously been given a payment plan for this financial obligation, and the Court has not obtained a judgment on the debt. NOTICE: Failure to pay or enter into a payment plan may result in collection action, including garnishment of wages or other assets, an additional $52.00 penalty assessment and may result in a suspension of your driver’s license.You may request a payment plan by completing the form below and submitting it to the Court. …
District Court - Jan. 6, 2023, 4:08 p.m.
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Basic Jail Information
The Lewis County Jail lobby is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday.We do not pass messages to inmates unless it is a verifiable emergency.We do not give out release date information. You may acquire this information from the inmate.We do not give out court date information. You may acquire this information from the inmate or by calling the court.The Lewis County Jail has implemented set release times. If an inmate is released by the courts, bail or bond after 7:00 AM, the inmate will be generally be released at 11:00 AM or between 3:00 PM - …
Sheriff - Dec. 15, 2014, 8:22 a.m.
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Marriages
Lewis County District Court Judge R.W. Buzzard is empowered to perform marriage ceremonies under the laws of the State of Washington. Marriage ceremonies are performed at the Lewis County District Court Monday through Friday at 5:00 p.m. All members of the wedding party must arrive at the Lewis County District Court by 4:30 on the date of the wedding. Wedding party must provide two legal witnesses.Appointments must be made and can be done in person or by calling (360) 740-1203.The following needs to be brought in at least 2 days prior to the wedding:The Complete packet given to you by …
District Court - Jan. 30, 2013, 5:11 p.m.