The Lewis County Jail roster is the official starting point for checking who is currently held at the county jail in Chehalis, Washington. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau operates the jail. The online system separates the current roster from recent bookings, completed releases and the release calendar, which helps families, attorneys and others check the right type of custody information. A roster entry can show the inmate number, booking time, arresting agency, court, bond information, warrant or citation number and charge description. It also offers a release-notification registration option through VINELink. A jail entry is a custody record and should not be treated as proof of conviction.
Lewis County Jail Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Official facility | Lewis County Jail |
| Operated by | Lewis County Sheriff’s Office – Corrections Bureau |
| Jail address | 28 SW Chehalis Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532 |
| 24/7 jail phone | 360-748-9241 |
| Jail administration | 360-740-2714, Monday–Friday |
| Lobby hours | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday |
| Online roster tools | Current roster, bookings, completed releases and release calendar |
| Release confirmation | Completed Releases page for releases recorded within the previous 24 hours |
| Official website | Lewis County Sheriff’s Office / Lewis County Jail roster |
Use the jail facility address above when you specifically need the detention facility. The Sheriff’s Office and general county offices use other addresses in Chehalis.
What Information Does the Lewis County Jail Roster Show?
The current roster lists each person by name, inmate number and the date and time shown in the “Booked At” field. It also has a “Notify on Release” registration link. Under each name, one or more charge or hold entries may appear with:
- Arrest date and time
- Arresting agency
- Court and billing agency
- Bond type and bond amount
- Warrant or citation number
- Charge or custody description
A person may have several lines because multiple charges, warrants or outside-agency holds can exist during one custody period. Bond or status wording can also differ by charge, so read the entire entry rather than only the first line.
Lewis County also provides separate Bookings and Completed Releases pages. The jail advises checking Completed Releases to confirm whether someone was released within the last 24 hours. Scheduled release dates can change and should not be treated as guaranteed release times.
How to Search the Lewis County Jail Roster
Use the official Lewis County roster rather than relying only on a third-party inmate-search site. The current roster includes a last-name filter.
- Open the official Lewis County Jail Roster from the Sheriff’s Office website.
- Enter the person’s last name in the “Filter List by Last Name” box.
- Compare the full name, inmate number and “Booked At” date and time.
- Review every charge or hold line, including the arresting agency, court, bond and warrant or citation number.
- Check the separate Bookings page for a very recent admission.
- Check Completed Releases if you believe the person has already left custody.
- Use “Notify on Release” to register for VINELink notifications.
The inmate number is particularly useful when names are similar. Lewis County also uses that ID for correctly routing inmate mail.
Understanding Booking, Bond and Custody Information
The main roster fields answer different questions:
- Inmate number: Identifies the person in the jail system and helps separate people with similar names.
- Booked At: Shows the date and time displayed for the current booking.
- Arresting agency: Identifies the law-enforcement agency associated with that entry.
- Court: Shows the court code connected with the charge or hold.
- Bond type and amount: Shows the bond information listed for that entry. The court determines the amount and type of bail.
- Warrant/Citation #: Provides the identifying number shown for the warrant, citation or related entry.
- Description: Lists the charge, offense, warrant reason or other custody description.
The roster may show different status labels on different lines, such as Cash or Bond, No Bail, Serving Time, Included, Released by Court or Dismissed. A status on one charge does not necessarily describe the person’s overall custody status. Another active charge or hold may still keep the person in jail.
What to Do If Someone Is Not Listed
A missing name does not always mean there was no arrest. Try these checks before drawing a conclusion:
- Search by last name only and try another likely legal spelling.
- Check the Bookings page if the arrest was recent.
- Check Completed Releases if the person may already have been released.
- Make sure you are searching Lewis County, Washington; several U.S. counties share the name.
- Consider whether another jail, state facility or outside agency has custody.
- If the situation is urgent or unclear, call Lewis County Jail at 360-748-9241.
For an older booking or the later outcome of a criminal case, court records or a records request may be more useful than the live jail roster.
Lewis County Jail Address, Phone Number and Bail Information
The main Lewis County Jail contact details are:
- Facility: Lewis County Jail
- Address: 28 SW Chehalis Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532
- Jail phone: 360-748-9241, available for Corrections Bureau inquiries 24/7
- Jail administration: 360-740-2714, Monday–Friday
- Lobby hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday
Lewis County accepts cash bail 24 hours a day. During normal business hours, cash can be placed in the main-lobby kiosk; after hours, the release-lobby kiosk is used. The kiosk accepts $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills. Approved bail-bond companies may also post bonds. The jail accepts bail for the court, but the court decides the bail amount and type.
Bail posted at the jail is forwarded to the court that ordered it. Questions about reimbursement should therefore be directed to the appropriate court.
Jail Roster vs. Court Records
The jail roster is best for immediate custody questions: whether someone is currently listed, when the person was booked, which agency is connected with the arrest, and what charge or bond information is displayed.
Court records are better for the criminal case itself. Lewis County Superior Court records are maintained by the County Clerk and can be searched through the Odyssey Portal. Lewis County District Court provides public case access through re:SearchWA. Washington Courts also has a statewide name and case search, but it states that the search results are reference information rather than the official court record.
A release from jail does not mean the case has ended. For an important legal decision, verify the matter with the court that has jurisdiction.
Important Points to Remember
- Use the official Lewis County, Washington roster to avoid confusing it with another Lewis County.
- The current roster, Bookings page and Completed Releases page serve different purposes.
- Completed Releases is the useful page for confirming a release recorded within the previous 24 hours.
- Scheduled release dates can change, and jail staff do not provide exact release-time information.
- Read all charge and hold lines because one person may have several entries.
- The court, not the jail, determines bail.
- An arrest, booking or charge is not proof of guilt.
- Use court records for the later status or outcome of the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How can I confirm the right person when two inmates have similar names?
Compare the full name, inmate number and “Booked At” time, then review the arresting agency, court and warrant or citation details. If the identity is still uncertain, contact the jail before relying on the record.
Q. How can I check whether someone was released today?
Use the official Completed Releases page. Lewis County says this page reflects releases recorded within the previous 24 hours, making it more useful than guessing from a missing current-roster entry.
Q. Can jail staff tell me the exact release time?
The jail states that staff do not give out release-date information, and the release notice says staff will not answer questions about exact release times. Scheduled dates can change. Inmates can obtain their release information and tell family or friends.
Q. Why can a current inmate have a charge marked “Released by Court” or “Dismissed”?
One person can have several charge or hold lines. A status shown on one line applies to that particular entry; another active charge, sentence or hold may still keep the person in custody.
Q. Can I receive an alert when someone is released?
Yes. The current roster has a “Notify on Release” Register link beside inmate records. It directs users to VINELink, where release-notification registration can be completed.
Q. What should I use if I need the final result of the criminal case?
Use the appropriate court record rather than the jail roster. Superior Court matters can be researched through the Lewis County Clerk and Odyssey Portal, while District Court provides access through re:SearchWA.
