Before Your First Lobby Visit: What to Bring to Lewis County Jail
Before you make the trip, double-check the schedule. The Lewis County Jail lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Plan your arrival within those hours.
Visitation at Lewis County Jail, WA
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
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.
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Quick Facts
- 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.
- Lewis County provides one free 15-minute lobby visit per inmate each week on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- No one under 18 is allowed in the jail lobby; minors must use a PC at home or a phone app to visit.
Visitation Guides
How the Free Weekly Lobby Visit Works — and What to Bring to Lewis County Jail
Visiting someone in jail can feel overwhelming the first time. Lewis County Jail offers a free weekly lobby visit—here's how it works and what to bring so you don't get turned away at check-in.
How to Claim Your Free Weekly 15‑Minute Lobby Visit at Lewis County Jail
Want face time without paying for a remote session? Lewis County Jail offers one free 15‑minute lobby visit per inmate each week. Here's how to claim yours.
How to Set Up Video Visits at Lewis County Jail (HomeWav)
Video visits at Lewis County Jail go through HomeWav. A little setup ahead of time saves a lot of frustration on visit day. Here's how to get your account ready, understand approval timing, and know what to expect for hours and costs.
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.
Video Visits at Lewis County Jail: Your Complete Cost and Scheduling Guide
Lewis County Jail gives you two ways to video visit: a free weekly option in the jail lobby, or paid web-based visits from home. Here's how the schedule and costs break down so you can plan ahead.
What You Need to Know Before Your First Lobby Visit at Lewis County Jail
Your first lobby visit will go much smoother when you know the hours, bring the right ID, and understand what happens at check-in. This quick guide helps you avoid getting turned away at the front desk.
Common Questions
What 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.
How 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.
How 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.
Other Guides for Lewis County Jail, WA
How Inmate Calls Work and 3 Ways to Add Funds to a Lewis County Jail Phone Account
Getting a call from jail can catch you off guard the first time—especially with that automated recording at the start. Here's what the prompt means, how call monitoring works, and three ways to add funds so calls go through.
How to Add Money to an Inmate's Account at Lewis County Jail (and What the 80% Rule Means)
To add money to someone's commissary account at Lewis County Jail, go to www.jailatm.com. It's the deposit method the jail uses, and it's the fastest way to get funds to your loved one.
How to Apply to Volunteer with Lewis County Sheriff's Office — Support Volunteers & Search & Rescue
Ready to volunteer with the Lewis County Sheriff's Office? The process is straightforward once you know which program fits and what screening to expect.
