Lewis County Court Docket Search

Lewis County court docket records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court at the Law and Justice Center in Chehalis, Washington. Search Superior Court cases through the Odyssey Portal, or visit the Clerk's office in person for copies and certified documents. The District Court is in the same building on the third floor. This guide covers the Clerk's office, online search tools, the new filing fee surcharge effective July 2025, and District Court procedures in Lewis County.

Lewis County Superior Court and Clerk

The Lewis County Clerk of Superior Court is Scott Tinney. The office is on the second floor of the Law and Justice Center at 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. Phone: (360) 740-2704. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Clerk is an independent elected official responsible for filing and indexing all Superior Court records and serving as the court's financial officer.

Case types handled include criminal felony charges, civil cases over $100,000, domestic and family law, probate and guardianship, paternity, adoption, mental illness proceedings, juvenile dependency, and juvenile offender cases. Public access to open case files is available at the Clerk's Office during business hours. Photocopies are $0.50 per page for non-certified documents. Certified copies run $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

Important: a new $50 surcharge was added to most Superior Court filing fees effective July 27, 2025. If you are planning to file a new case or motion in Lewis County Superior Court, factor in this additional cost when preparing your filing. Contact the Clerk's office at (360) 740-2704 for the current fee schedule with the surcharge applied.

Searching Lewis County Court Docket Online

Lewis County Superior Court civil records are accessible through the Odyssey Portal. Enter a case number, party name, or attorney information to find case details. Public accounts show non-confidential case information including party names, case type, and the register of actions. Document images require a subscription or a direct copy request to the Clerk.

The statewide Washington Courts Case Search covers Lewis County Superior, District, and Municipal court cases. It updates daily and is free to use without login. A notice on the statewide portal warns that some case information may not display correctly at this time, including certain docket entries, judgments, or document links, and that case status may be inaccurate. For complete and current records, contact the court directly or use the Odyssey Portal for Superior Court matters.

The Lewis County District Court page screenshot below, from the Lewis County government website, shows the official portal for District Court services including case access and copy request information.

The Lewis County District Court website at lewiscountywa.gov provides links to the case records request form, payment options, and court calendar for both Lewis County Superior Court and District Court matters.

Lewis County District Court

The Lewis County District Court is on the third floor of the same Law and Justice Center at 345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532-4802. Front counter hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A 24-hour automated payment system is available at 1-844-534-9281 for those who need to pay citations after business hours.

Judges Hon. R.W. Buzzard and Hon. Wade S. Samuelson preside over Lewis County District Court. The court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, civil actions up to $100,000, small claims, protection orders, and preliminary hearings for felony cases. Copy fees for District Court records: $0.25 per page for standard copies, $5.00 for certified documents, or $20.00 for a hearing recorded on CD. To request copies, submit the Request to Access Court Records Form available on the county website.

The Odyssey Portal screenshot below shows the statewide case access interface used to search Lewis County Superior Court records online from any device.

The Odyssey Portal at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov is the primary online search tool for Lewis County Superior Court docket records, covering civil, criminal, family, and probate case filings.

Understanding Court Jurisdiction in Lewis County

Lewis County Superior Court has general jurisdiction: it handles all felony criminal cases, civil matters over $100,000 in dispute, divorces, adoptions, and appeals from lower courts. Lewis County District Court has limited jurisdiction, covering misdemeanor crimes, traffic violations, civil claims under $100,000, and small claims. If you are unsure which court handles your matter, the general rule is this: felony or complex civil case, go to Superior Court; misdemeanor, traffic, or small claims, go to District Court.

Both courts are physically located in the same building, the Law and Justice Center at 345 W. Main Street. That makes it easy to navigate between courts if your matter needs attention at more than one level. The Clerk's office on the second floor is the best starting point for most court docket questions in Lewis County since staff can direct you to the right court and provide information on current filing requirements.

The Lewis County Clerk's office page screenshot below is from the official Lewis County government site and shows the main resource for accessing Superior Court records and filing information in Chehalis.

The Lewis County Clerk's website at lewiscountywa.gov/offices/clerk/ is where you find the current fee schedule, copy request procedures, and Odyssey Portal links for all Lewis County court docket records.

Cities in Lewis County

Communities in Lewis County file court cases at the Lewis County Superior Court in Chehalis. Browse all Washington cities for local court docket information.

Nearby Counties

Lewis County sits in southwestern Washington and borders several counties with their own court systems and docket access portals.