When Your Inmate Will Actually Be Released — Lewis County Jail's Set Release Times

Lewis County Jail doesn't release people the moment court decisions come through or bail gets posted. Instead, they use set release windows. If someone is being released by the courts, bail, or bond after 7:00 AM, they'll typically walk out at 11:00 AM or during the afternoon window between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Plan your pickup around these times rather than expecting them out right after paperwork clears - you'll save yourself hours of waiting.

Here's a timing quirk that catches people off guard: if an inmate is released by bond or bail after 4:30 PM, they won't actually get out until after 8:00 PM. What seems like a late afternoon release can quickly turn into a late evening pickup. If you're posting bond near the end of the day, keep your evening flexible and make sure the ride is lined up for later.

Don't expect to get an exact release time by calling the jail - Lewis County Jail won't give out release date information to callers. They'll direct you to get that information from the inmate. The jail also won't pass messages to inmates unless it's a verifiable emergency. Your best bet is to coordinate directly with your loved one when possible, then use the set release windows to plan when pickup is likely.

• ✓ Ask the inmate directly for their expected release timing when you’re able to communicate with them
• ✓ Track any court scheduling or updates through the court (when applicable)
• ✓ Plan pickup around the jail’s set release windows (11:00 AM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, or after 8:00 PM depending on timing)

Need to handle something in person? The jail lobby is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Keep in mind that release windows don't follow lobby hours - an after-8:00 PM release can happen even when the lobby is closed. Don't assume a closed lobby means no one's getting out.