1. Superior Court Docket changes/Covid/Video conferencing / updated 11/30/2020

    Counsel/Parties:Attached is the General Order Dated November 30, 2020 signed by Presiding Judge James Lawler. We will not be holding any Jury trials between now and January 11, 2021. .We will be limiting the number of personal appearances during this time and encouraging video appearance for many appearances.Currently Zoom is being used for video conference. Links listed at bottom of this document. The video conference platform will be changing to Webex in the near future, dates to be announced.*******Please make sure you are signing into the correct link below based on who the Judicial Officer is for your hearing. Each …


    Superior Court - Nov. 16, 2020, 1:53 p.m.

  2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    What is a Public Record? A “Public Record” means any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by The County regardless of physical form or characteristics. Records created or received by employees using privately-owned devices only qualify as public record if the employee was acting within the scope of employment when the record was created or received, or when the record is subsequently used for a County purpose. How do I request records from Lewis County? Lewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center, Gov …


    Public Records - April 16, 2018, 3:38 p.m.

  3. Lewis County Broadband Team requests public input

    Lewis County Broadband Action Team officers Frank Corbin, left, Edna Fund and Janean Parker. CHEHALIS - The Lewis County Broadband Action Team (LCBAT), a citizens’ group conducting local broadband planning to qualify Lewis County for federal broadband expansion funds, is seeking information from community groups, internet service providers, and institutions to support the effort.“The LCBAT has only a short time to gather a lot of information for its broadband action plan and digital equity plans,” Eric Eisenberg, an infrastructure specialist for Lewis County said. “These plans are vital to qualify Lewis County for billions of dollars of federal broadband funds. …


    News Room - April 3, 2023, 2:42 p.m.

  4. Court Forms

    Title .PDF .DOC Color Docket Notice .PDF .DOC White Note for Trial/Arbitration .PDF .DOC White Declaration of Jurisdictional Testimony .PDF .DOC White Cover Sheet .PDF White Additional forms and documents are available from the Administrative Office of the Courts Web site at: http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/Other helpful websites to find forms include:King County Law LibraryWashington Law HelpWashington Probate


    Clerk - Oct. 15, 2013, 4:47 p.m.

  5. County seeks Public Defense attorneys for Superior, District and Juvenile Courts

    CHEHALIS, WA – The Lewis County Public Defense Office is currently accepting applications from qualified attorneys to provide public defense services for individuals who are financially unable to retain private counsel. Openings are available for Public Defenders and Conflict Attorneys in Lewis County Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court.Lewis County Public Defense provides legal representation in felony and misdemeanor criminal, probation violation, and juvenile offender cases for individuals who meet the financial eligibility requirements under RCW 10.101. Attorneys appointed through this program play a vital role in ensuring the constitutional rights of indigent defendants are protected.Positions availablePublic Defenders: Represent …


    Public Defense - Aug. 25, 2025, 4:29 p.m.

  6. Open Enrollment 2026

    Aetna Plan Information (In Progress) 2026 PEBB OPEN ENROLLMENT (911 Employees ONLY) 2026 TEAMSTERS TRUST/NW ADMIN OPEN ENROLLMENT We will be updating this page as plan information becomes available.The following plan documents are tentative and are subject to change.Aetna Medical2026 Lewis County Benefit GuideAetna and MetLife FAQsLewis County Self-Administered Insurance Rules 2026Enrollment Forms for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other MetLife Supplemental Benefits:Medical and RX Benefits Election FormMetLife Enrollment FormRate Sheet:2026 Non-Represented and AFSCME AetnaAetna Plan Summaries:2026 Aetna OAMC 500 Plan2026 Aetna OAMC 1000 Plan2026 OAMC HDHP PlanBrainshark Video - Benefits and Enrollment InformationOpen Enrollment PresentationMedical and RX Benefits …


    Human Resources - Nov. 10, 2025, 2:33 p.m.

  7. 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.

  8. Food Safety FAQ

    Are the food worker classes available in other languages? The online food worker class is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Cambodian. The Washington State Food and Beverage Workers’ Manual (also known as the food workers’ booklet or the food handlers’ booklet) is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Punjabi. Both of these can be found at www.foodworkercard.wa.gov. How do I contact the Food Safety Program? Information line: (360) 740-1222Fax: (360) 740-1438Inspectors:Imee (Imelda) Franks Imelda.Franks@lewiscountywa.gov I work in a restaurant kitchen. Do I have to stay home when I have a cold? When …


    Environmental Health - Nov. 23, 2015, 10:58 a.m.

  9. Superior Court Video Appearance is now by WebEx Updated 12/28/20

    Superior Court has transitioned their Video appearance platform from Zoom to WebEx, all links are provided below. Due to Covid-19, we are encouraging video appearance as much as possible.There are certain hearings that require personal appearances - please check information below or contact Court Administration if you have questions or need Judge approval for any confidential matters at 360-740-1333 ext 2 or 3:Criteria for Video appearance for Commissioner Dockets / Courtroom #4: (Determine if you are allowed to appear via video first and then scroll down for links and protocol)Monday DV/VAPO Dockets - Video appearance is encouraged as much as …


    Superior Court - Dec. 11, 2020, 3:39 p.m.

  10. Commissioners offer County Manager job to man with local roots

    Ryan Barrett CHEHALIS- After an extensive nationwide search, the Lewis County Commissioners have selected an individual with local roots as their next County Manager.The commissioners offered their top position Wednesday to Ryan Barrett, a former Lewis County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant who now oversees more than 100 employees as a captain with the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Wash. The commissioners selected Barrett, 41, after hosting a public meet-and-greet followed by an intensive, all-day interview session that involved nearly two dozen county employees, including elected officials, department directors and others.Barrett, who grew up in the area and served on the …


    News Room - July 13, 2023, 10:29 a.m.