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Lewis County Public Works
Lewis County Public Works' primary responsibilities are the maintenance and construction of the county road network and the operation of the solid waste utility. The department has seven main divisions: Administration, Engineering Services, Traffic, Maintenance & Operations, Real Estate Services, Utilities, and Solid Waste.
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the county, the Sheriff is responsible for enforcement of county, state and federal laws. The Sheriff’s Office investigates crimes, accidents and apprehends criminals. The Sheriff’s Office also operates the county jail and dispatches emergency services such as police, fire and ambulances. As an officer of the Court, the Sheriff serves civil process and enforces Court orders and warrants.
Lincoln County Prosecutor
The prosecuting attorney is the lawyer for the people of Lincoln County. One responsibility of the prosecutor is to enforce criminal laws and work for the victims of crime to obtain restitution for losses and state benefits. The prosecuting attorney also serves as the legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners and to the county’s elected officials and departments, provides legal guidance and opinions regarding federal, state and local laws, works closely with law enforcement agencies, such as the Sheriff, city Police and the Washington State Patrol and provides legal advice to law enforcement.
Lincoln County Superior Court
Washington has 39 Superior Courts, one in each of Washington's 39 counties. Superior Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in Washington. A Superior Court may consider all civil and criminal matters occurring within a county's boundary. The Superior Court also has exclusive jurisdiction over civil matters in which the amount in controversy is more than $75,000, felony cases, estate and probate matters,family law cases (including divorces and child custody hearings), and juvenile proceedings. They act as a court of appeal for cases from the District and Municipal Courts.
Lincoln County District Court
The District Court site provides information on court dates, procedures, fees, and other related information.
Lincoln County Victim and Witness Services
Defendants convicted in Lincoln County are ordered to pay a fee that helps fund a crime victim program with the prosecuting attorney’s office. This program assists the attorneys with victims and witnesses for hearings and trials and preparing documentation for court. Program support provides assistance in applying for victim's compensation, determining restitution in adult and juvenile felony cases, providing case status information to victims and educating victims and witnesses about the criminal justice system, as well as acting as a referral resource for other agencies.
Lincoln County Public Works Department
Lincoln County Public Works Department provides information on road conditions and closures, road construction projects, weather updates, and state highway information.