Lewis County Jail, WA
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How to Set Up Your First Video Visit at Lewis County Jail
Setting up your first video visit comes down to timing: get your HomeWAV account approved, then pick a visit option that works for your schedule and budget. Here's how to get it done without delays.
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How to Set Up Your HOMEWAV Account for Lewis County Jail Visits (allow 72 hours)
Lewis County Jail requires a HOMEWAV account for visits—and approval takes up to 72 hours. That's 72 business hours, so weekends and holidays don't count. Start the process early.
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Visitation
- All visitors must create a HomeWav account and upload a matching photo ID and a front-facing photo; the account name must match the ID.
- HomeWav account approval can take up to 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).
- Web video visitation runs every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with the last visit beginning at 9:40 PM.
Communication
- Video visits cost $0.30 per minute and must be paid with a credit or debit card.
- HomeWav provides the inmate phone system at Lewis County Jail.
- Only inmates may initiate outbound calls and all calls are subject to recording and monitoring.
Mail & Letters
- Use Lewis County Jail PO Box 9122 Seminole, FL 33775-9122 for all inmate postal mail except legal mail, money orders, books, court documents, bank statements, and publications.
- Send legal mail, money orders, books, court documents, bank statements, and publications to 28 SW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis WA 98532.
- Regular letters, postcards, and greeting cards are scanned into the jail kiosk for inmate viewing and the physical originals are destroyed after processing.
Sending Money
- Friends and family can place money on an inmate's commissary account at www.jailatm.com; JailATM helpline: 870-627-5476.
- Commissary payments accept Visa or MasterCard.
- Eighty percent of incoming funds will be applied to an inmate's fees or debts until they are paid; remaining funds at release may be retained to satisfy debt and unpaid debt can be referred to collections.
Facility Info
- The Records Division is open Monday–Friday (except holidays) 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis.
- Background criminal history checks require a completed form and positive ID for self-requests or notarized authorization for third-party requests.
- Background checks can take up to five working days and carried a $15 fee at the time of notice.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visiting someone at Lewis County Jail? You'll need a HomeWav account. Upload a photo ID and a front-facing photo, making sure the name on your account exactly matches your ID. Approvals can take up to 72 hours (weekends and holidays don't count), so set this up early. Web video visitation runs daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with the last session starting at 9:40 PM. All video visits are recorded, and staff can end a visit if you're disruptive or not dressed appropriately. The jail also offers one free 15-minute lobby visit per inmate each week, first-come, first-served. Lobby stations are open Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–11:30 AM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM (holidays excluded). Bring ID, arrive 5–10 minutes early, and note: no one under 18 is allowed in the lobby.
Read full guideCommunication
Video visits at Lewis County Jail cost $0.30 per minute, paid by credit or debit card through the vendor. You'll need to create a HomeWav account, schedule your session ahead of time, and know that all sessions are recorded. Phone service is also through HomeWav. Only inmates can place outbound calls, and all calls are monitored and recorded. When you receive a call, you'll hear a message saying the call may be recorded, then get options to accept or block it. Need a refund? HomeWav offers online forms for ex-inmate and visitor refund requests.
Read full guideMail & Letters
Lewis County Jail separates incoming mail by type, so using the right address matters. Send routine postcards, letters, and greeting cards to Lewis County Jail, PO Box 9122, Seminole, FL 33775-9122. Legal mail, money orders, books, court documents, bank statements, and publications go to 28 SW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532. All incoming mail is screened. Regular items are scanned into the jail's kiosk system for the inmate to view, and the physical originals are destroyed after processing. You can also use SmartJailMail for two-way messaging. Released inmates can log in to download their photos, messages, and postal mail for free. Certain items won't be accepted: Polaroid-type photos, stickers, and laminated or plasticized materials. If your mail is returned, you have 10 days to appeal by calling 360-740-1344 or emailing LCJail@lewiscountywa.gov.
Read full guideSending Money
Add money to a Lewis County Jail inmate's commissary account through JailATM at www.jailatm.com. Need help? Call the JailATM helpline at 870-627-5476. Deposits accept Visa and MasterCard. One important note: the jail deducts 80% of incoming funds toward any fees or debts the inmate owes until those balances are paid. Any remaining balance at release may be kept to satisfy debt, and unpaid amounts may go to collections. For phone account deposits, use HomeWav online, the onsite kiosk, or call 314-764-2872. There's a $1.00 fee per deposit and a $250 maximum per transaction.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 15What are Lewis County Jail's video visiting hours?
Video visits run every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The last session begins at 9:40 PM.
VisitationHow do I set up a HomeWav account for Lewis County Jail and how long will approval take?
Create a HomeWav account, then upload a matching photo ID and a front-facing photo; the name on your account must exactly match your ID. Approval can take up to 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). For help, HomeWav visitor support is available at 1-844-394-6639 during the vendor’s listed hours.
VisitationHow does the free weekly lobby visit at Lewis County Jail work?
Each inmate can get one free 15-minute lobby visit per week on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lobby stations are available Monday–Friday from 8:30 AM–11:30 AM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM, excluding holidays. Bring ID and arrive 5–10 minutes early; paid visits may be allowed up to 20 minutes.
VisitationHow much do video visits cost at Lewis County Jail?
Video visits cost $0.30 per minute. You must pay with a credit or debit card.
CommunicationWho provides phone service at Lewis County Jail and who can place calls?
HomeWav provides phone service at Lewis County Jail. Only inmates may initiate outbound calls, and all calls are monitored and recorded.
CommunicationHow do I request a refund for a HomeWav charge?
HomeWav handles refunds through its own refund procedures and online forms for ex-inmate and visitor requests. Submit the provider’s refund form to request a review.
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You’ll need a HomeWav account to sign up for video visits at Lewis County Jail. Create your account before scheduling — approval can take up to 72 hours, not counting weekends and holidays.
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