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Williamson County, Texas · Jail, arrest, bond and criminal-court guide

Williamson County Jail Booking and Criminal Case Lookup

A Williamson County arrest can create a jail record, Sheriff incident report, magistrate record, bond entry and one or more criminal court cases. Those records are maintained by different offices and can update at different times.

This guide explains what each system contains, how to search with incomplete information, what an SO number means, where to request reports, how visits and inmate mail work, what to check before posting bond and how to verify the final court outcome.

Run the official jail search Call 512-943-1365 Fix a failed search
An arrest does not prove guilt. A jail charge is an allegation recorded during arrest or booking. Prosecutors may decline, reduce or amend charges, and a court may dismiss the case or find the defendant not guilty. Always check the court disposition.
Jail search

Name or booking number.

Jail information

512-943-1365

Jail address

306 W. 4th St., Georgetown.

Capacity

1,104 published jail beds.

Facts reviewed

July 25, 2026.

Start here

Choose the Williamson County record that answers your question

JAIL RECORD Is the person in custody?

Select Jail Records in Williamson County Records Inquiry. Search by first and last name or booking number.

Best for: present custody, booking identity, charges, bond entries and SO number.
SHERIFF REPORT What allegedly happened?

Request the incident report, arrest report, booking sheet or public offence-report portion from the agency that created it.

Best for: incident date, location, report narrative, responding deputies and report number.
COURT CASE What happened to the charge?

Use County Clerk records for Class A and B misdemeanours and District Clerk records for felonies.

Best for: filed charges, court dates, warrants, pleas, dismissals, judgments and sentencing.
Best full-record workflow: Find the jail booking, save the SO number and every case number, check Jail Bond Records, open each criminal case and request the report only when the underlying narrative is still needed.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The important county rules are explained here instead of being left behind a list of unexplained links.

Official jail lookup

How to search Williamson County Jail records correctly

Open Williamson County Records Inquiry Choose Jail Records from the location menu. Do not begin in Criminal Case Records when your first question is whether the person is currently jailed.
Start with the last name Enter the legal surname and first name when known. Use fewer characters when spelling is uncertain.
Search by booking number when available A booking number is more precise than a common name and reduces the risk of opening another person’s record.
Try alternate forms of the name Test a maiden name, former surname, hyphenated form, suffix, shortened first name or spelling variation.
Open every plausible match Compare the birth date or age, booking date, SO number, arresting agency, charge and case number.
Save the SO number Williamson County uses the Sheriff’s Office number to identify the defendant in custody and in several payment or pretrial processes.
Copy every criminal case number One booking can be connected with several misdemeanour, felony, warrant or out-of-county matters.
Confirm before paying or travelling Call Jail Information at 512-943-1365 when the booking is recent, release is pending or another person has similar identifiers.
Open Jail Records Call Jail Information
Odyssey search help

Use Soundex and wildcard searches when spelling is uncertain

Soundex search

Soundex returns names that sound similar. A search for “Smith” may also identify a record entered as “Smythe.”

Use this when you know how the name sounds but are uncertain about the exact spelling.

Wildcard search

Add an asterisk where the remaining letters or numbers are unknown. Searching Gonzale* can return both Gonzales and Gonzalez.

A partial case number such as 2026-123* can help when the final characters are missing.

Important search restrictions

Soundex and wildcard cannot be used together
Enter at least one first-name character before a first-name wildcard
Enter at least one last-name character before a last-name wildcard
Enter at least four non-dash case-number characters before a case wildcard
Case-number strategy: Search the exact case number first. If it fails, remove the final characters and add an asterisk rather than guessing the missing digits.
Result decoder

What a Williamson County jail result means

Booking fields, limits and next actions
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Practical action
SO number The Sheriff’s Office identifier assigned to the person. It does not show the final criminal-case outcome. Save it for jail, pretrial and payment questions.
Booking number A specific jail intake or custody episode. A person may have more than one booking over time. Use it to distinguish current and earlier custody events.
Booking date When the person entered the county booking process. It may differ from the incident or arrest date. Compare it with the known timeline.
Arresting agency The agency responsible for the arrest. The Sheriff may not hold a city police department’s report. Request the report from the named agency.
Charge The allegation entered during arrest or booking. It does not establish guilt or guarantee the prosecutor filed the same charge. Check the related criminal court case.
Case or cause number The court case connected with a charge. One booking can include several cases. Search every case number individually.
Bond amount The current bond entry associated with the matter. Paying one bond may not clear other cases or holds. Open Jail Bond Records and confirm every hold.
Release or custody status The current status entered in the jail system. Pending release does not mean the person has physically exited. Call the jail before arranging pickup.
Red W icon An active warrant shown on that Odyssey case record. It may not explain every warrant or hold involving the person. Confirm with the issuing court or law enforcement.
Identity warning: Never send money, publish an accusation or contact an employer based only on a matching name. Use at least two independent identifiers.
Same-name protection

Verify the person before using an arrest record

Full legal first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age is consistent
Booking date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
SO, booking or case number matches another record
Same name, different birth date Treat the records as different people unless the maintaining agency confirms a clerical error.
Name spelling differs slightly Use Soundex, wildcard search and the SO number before rejecting the result.
Photo appears similar Appearance is weaker than a birth date, fingerprints, SO number or court cause number.
Address appears outdated Addresses change and may be restricted. Do not use an address as the sole identity match.
Troubleshooting

No Williamson County inmate record found? Check these causes

The arrest happened recently Intake, identification, medical screening and property inventory may still be underway.
The name is recorded differently Try Soundex, wildcard search, a former surname, suffix variation or shortened first name.
The person was released Move from Jail Records to Criminal Case Records and search each known cause number.
A city agency made the arrest The person may initially be held by a municipal agency, and the arrest report remains with that city.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, TDCJ, a federal agency or another jurisdiction.
A case exists without jail custody The defendant may be out on bond, released, cited instead of jailed or connected with an older case.
The matter is juvenile Juvenile records are subject to separate confidentiality and access rules.
The record is restricted Expunged, sealed, confidential or legally protected information may not appear publicly.
Useful jail-information script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is in Williamson County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [SO, booking or case number]. Can you confirm whether the person is booked, released or transferred?”
After an arrest

What happens after someone enters Williamson County Jail?

Booking and identification Staff confirm identity, create the booking record, inventory property and enter charges and holds provided by the arresting agency.
Medical and classification review Housing decisions can reflect medical, mental-health, dental, custody, safety and operational needs.
Magistrate bail hearing Williamson County magistrates conduct bail hearings seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Rights, charges and bail explained The arrestee is advised of rights, charges, bail amount and release conditions, including any emergency protective order.
Prosecutor review The prosecutor can file the arrest charge, amend it, reduce it or decline prosecution.
County or District Court case Class A and B misdemeanours proceed through County Courts at Law. Felonies proceed through District Courts.
Release, supervision or transfer The defendant may post surety bond, receive a personal bond, remain on another hold or transfer to another authority.
Final disposition The case may end through dismissal, plea, conviction, acquittal or another court order.
The magistrate does not decide guilt. The first appearance addresses rights, charges, bail and release conditions—not whether the defendant committed the offence.
Bond and release

How to verify bond before paying anyone

Open Jail Bond Records Select Jail Bond Records from Williamson County Records Inquiry and search the inmate.
Write down every case and bond One booking may include separate bonds, no-bond matters or outside holds.
Confirm the magistrate’s current order Bail and release conditions can change after the first appearance or later court action.
Ask about other holds Another county, probation office, TDCJ, federal agency or outstanding warrant may prevent release.
Use a licensed bondsman when choosing surety bond Williamson County’s Bail Bond Board publishes an updated list of licensed bondsmen.
Keep every receipt Record the SO number, case number, amount, payment time and person or company receiving payment.
Wait for confirmed physical release Bond completion can be followed by hold checks, paperwork, property return and other release processing.
Bond and jury-warrant scam warning: Williamson County courts state that they do not call people and demand gift cards, money orders or payment to clear a supposed jury-service warrant.
Open Jail Bond Records Check licensed bondsmen
Citation instead of jail

Williamson County cite-and-release arrests explained

For certain non-violent misdemeanours, an officer may issue a citation instead of taking the person directly to jail. The county explains that this is still an arrest even though the person is diverted from immediate jail custody.

Where to appear

Processing Center, 405 Martin Luther King Street, Williamson County Justice Center, Georgetown.

What happens

The person is fingerprinted, photographed, magistrated, given a court date and allowed to post a personal-recognisance bond when eligible.

Failure to appear

Missing the scheduled appearance can result in an arrest warrant.

Published cite-and-release bond details

Cite-and-release appearance requirements
Item County instruction Practical preparation
Personal bond $2,000 PR bond for the county cite-and-release process, subject to other issues or warrants. Bring the citation and identification.
Processing fee $60, paid on the appearance date. Confirm the amount before travelling.
Accepted payment Money order or cashier’s cheque; the Magistrate’s Office does not accept cash. Obtain the payment instrument before arrival.
Appearance The cited person must appear personally. Another person cannot complete the process for the defendant.
Cite-and-release questions

512-943-1442

Alternate Magistrate line

512-943-1446

Family visitation

Williamson County Jail visitation rules

Visit length

20 minutes.

Weekly limit

Two visits per week.

Daily limit

One visit per day.

Arrival

Check in 15 minutes early.

Allowed items

ID and keys only.

Visitors over 18 need valid state-issued identification
Children under 14 need a parent or guardian
Visitors age 15 or 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Up to five non-family friends may be placed on the inmate’s visitor form
Attorney and clergy visits may occur 24 hours daily with proper credentials
Contact visits are not allowed

Visitation dress code

  • No sleeveless shirts or blouses.
  • No see-through material.
  • Undergarments must remain covered.
  • Shorts and skirts should reach at least mid-thigh.
  • No clothing promoting gangs or displaying obscenities.

Special visits

A special visit may be considered for someone travelling more than two hours to the jail. The inmate should submit the request seven days before the requested visit.

Schedule can change: Court movement, security incidents, medical restrictions, housing reassignment and facility operations can interrupt a visit. Confirm the inmate’s status before travelling.
Scanned inmate mail

Use the correct address for personal mail or legal documents

Regular personal mail
NCIC-Williamson County Jail
Inmate Name – SO or Booking Number
P.O. Box 591
Longview, TX 75606

Letters, postcards and greeting cards are scanned for viewing through jail kiosks.

Legal mail and approved publications
Williamson County Jail
Inmate Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 2119
Georgetown, TX 78627

Use this address for legal mail, court documents and approved retailer-direct books or publications.

Mail that will not be delivered as personal correspondence

Currency of any type or amount
Money orders or cheques inside personal mail
Blank cheques
Stamps, envelopes or blank paper
Pens, pencils, letterheads or blank cards
Personal-hygiene products
Food items in any form
Other items available through commissary

Book and publication rules

  • Reading materials must come directly from retailers.
  • Hardcover books are not accepted.
  • Provocative, true-crime or suggestive books are not accepted.
  • Envelopes and stamps should not be included.
  • A package containing prohibited material may be placed into the inmate’s property.
Addressing tip: Clearly print the inmate’s name and booking or ID number on the outside of personal mail. Missing identifiers can prevent the scanned mail from reaching the correct account.
Inmate trust fund

Four ways to deposit money for a Williamson County inmate

Online

Use the Access Corrections payment portal.

Telephone

Call 866-345-1884.

Lobby kiosk

Use the kiosk located in the Williamson County Jail lobby.

Mail

Send an eligible money order or cashier’s cheque to the trust-fund address.

Trust-fund mailing address
Inmate Trust Fund
Inmate Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 1939
Georgetown, TX 78627
Confirm the inmate is still in county custody
Use the exact name and date of birth
Verify the SO or booking number
Review provider fees before submitting payment
Save the receipt and confirmation number
Do not place money inside ordinary personal mail
Wrong-account warning: A deposit made using an incorrect name or identifier may be difficult to reverse. Verify the record before sending funds.
Make an approved deposit
Telephone and remote video

NCIC phone and video-visit accounts

Williamson County uses NCIC Inmate Communications for inmate phone accounts and remote video visitation.

By telephone

Call NCIC at 800-943-2189 to fund or manage an account.

Online

Create an account, add funds and schedule eligible video visits through the NCIC customer system.

Jail kiosk

The county also lists a jail-lobby kiosk as a funding option.

Remote visits cost extra. Review the provider’s current rate and cancellation rules before scheduling. The county does not publish a fixed remote-visit price on its jail-information page.
Communication privacy: Jail calls and video visits may be monitored or recorded. Do not discuss confidential legal strategy outside an approved privileged attorney channel.
Manage calls or video visits
Sheriff records

How to request a Williamson County arrest or incident report

Start by calling: For an incident report, arrest report or incarceration verification, call 512-943-1300, select option 1 and then option 5.

Some public information may be provided verbally during business hours, which can be faster than immediately filing a formal written request. The public portion of an offence report is often sufficient for an insurance claim.

Use a written request when staff direct you to do so

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Open Records
508 S. Rock Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Other submission methods

Fax: 512-943-1444

Use the designated Sheriff Open Records email shown on the official request page.

Information to include

Requester’s name and contact information
Case or report number
Date of the incident
Location of the incident
Names and identifiers of involved people
Exact record type requested
Electronic or paper delivery preference
Maximum approved cost before contact is required

Useful record descriptions

Offence report

The public incident record describing the reported event and basic response.

Arrest report

The agency record connected with the arrest and alleged offence.

Booking sheet

The jail record showing intake and booking information.

Event report

Dispatch or call-related information maintained by the responsible agency.

Incarceration verification

Verification that the person was held in Williamson County Jail.

Body-camera recording

A recording may require review, redaction and separate statutory charges.

Copy-ready written request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the public and releasable portions of the offence report, arrest report, booking sheet and related releasable supplements for [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], concerning the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are SO number [number], booking number [number], report number [number] and court case number [number]. I agree to receive the public version with legally required redactions. Please provide an itemised estimate before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount].
Agreeing to the public version can reduce delay. The Sheriff explains that when a requester does not agree to redactions, an Attorney General ruling may be required and the ruling process can take up to 45 business days.
Texas response framework: A written request triggers Texas Public Information Act duties. Generally, within 10 business days the Sheriff must release the information, state when it will be available, seek an Attorney General ruling or rely on an authorised withholding decision.
Start the final records request Call Sheriff Records
Public-information costs

Common Williamson County open-record charges

County-published public-information charges
Item Published charge How to control the cost
Standard letter or legal copy $0.10 per page Request electronic delivery where practical.
CD $1 per disc Ask whether secure electronic transfer is available.
DVD $3 per disc Narrow the requested video dates and times.
Non-programming labour $15 per hour Identify one incident, person and date range.
Programming labour $28.50 per hour Avoid requesting a custom database compilation unless necessary.
Overhead 20% of labour costs Request only existing documents and defined fields.
Body-camera recording $10 per recording plus $1 per full responsive minute under the published conditions Provide the exact officer, date, location and time window.
Shipping Actual cost Choose email or electronic transfer when available.
Estimate over $40: The county states that it will provide a written itemised estimate when expected charges exceed $40. The requester must accept the estimate before work begins.
Incarceration character letter

Williamson County Jail character-letter service

A Williamson County character letter is a notarised document stating whether the named person has been incarcerated at Williamson County Jail in Georgetown.

Published fee

$6 per character letter.

How to request

Request it in person at the Sheriff’s Office during business hours.

What to bring

A completed character-letter request form, valid identification and payment.

Not a full criminal history: The letter only addresses incarceration at Williamson County Jail. Use Texas DPS for broader Texas public criminal-history information.
Information line: Call 512-943-1300, select option 1 and then option 7 during business hours.
Court-record router

Use the County Clerk for misdemeanours and District Clerk for felonies

Williamson County criminal court responsibilities
Record Custodian What the office maintains Contact
Class A or B misdemeanour County Clerk Courts Division Cases in County Courts at Law through closure or appeal. 512-943-1150
Felony criminal case District Clerk Pleadings, papers, judgments, court actions and proceedings filed in District Court. 512-943-1212
Class C or traffic matter The relevant Justice Court or municipal court The complaint, plea, hearing and disposition for that court. Use the court listed on the citation or docket.
Arrest narrative Arresting law-enforcement agency Incident and arrest reports rather than the court judgment. Use the agency shown in the booking.

How to read the criminal case

Search by case number first A cause number is more accurate than a common name.
Confirm the correct defendant Compare the name and available identifiers with the jail booking.
Find the filed charging document The prosecutor’s complaint, information or indictment may differ from the original jail charge.
Review amended filings A later document may reduce, replace or reorganise the original counts.
Read the docket in date order Check hearings, continuances, warrants, motions, pleas and orders.
Locate the final disposition Look for dismissal, acquittal, judgment, plea, sentence or another final order.
Do not rely on a “closed” label alone Closed describes the status of the file but may not explain how each charge ended.
Order certified proof when required Formal employment, licensing, court or immigration use may require a certified document.
County Clerk Courts Division
Williamson County Justice Center
405 Martin Luther King Street, 2nd Floor
Georgetown, TX 78626

Phone: 512-943-1150

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

District Clerk
Williamson County Justice Center
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

Phone: 512-943-1212

Mail: P.O. Box 24, Georgetown, TX 78627

District Clerk hours change: Beginning August 1, 2026, no new walk-in customers will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. Customers already being assisted will continue to receive service.
Search criminal cases
Felony court copies

District Clerk criminal-record request fees and delivery

District Clerk record-request instructions
Copy type Published charge Delivery rule
Certified paper copy $1 per page Mailed by regular USPS First Class mail or collected in person.
Non-certified paper copy $1 per page Paper delivery or collection.
Non-certified electronic copy $1 for up to 10 pages, then $0.10 per additional page May be emailed or faxed.

How to submit the District Clerk request

Email or fax

Email: dcrequest@wilco.org

Fax: 512-943-1222

Mail or in person
Attn: DC Records
P.O. Box 24
Georgetown, TX 78627

In person: 405 Martin Luther King Street.

Provide the case or cause number
Provide the party’s full name
Identify each required document
State electronic, paper or certified copy
Complete the payment-authorisation section
Allow up to three days for processing
Payment rules: The request form lists cash, money order and major cards other than American Express. Personal cheques are not accepted. Credit-card transactions include a $2 convenience fee, and the form refers to a $5 minimum service charge.
Restricted records: Documents sealed by court order or statute are not released unless access is permitted by law. The District Clerk does not mail copies to an unrelated third party.
Download the final request form
Active warrant check

How to identify a warrant in Williamson County court records

Open Criminal Case Records Search by the defendant’s name or known cause number.
Use Soundex or wildcard when necessary A spelling difference can hide a relevant case.
Look for the red W icon The Odyssey help guide states that a red W beside the case number means an active warrant is shown on that case.
Open the case docket Check for warrant issuance, recall, service or later court action.
Confirm the status Contact the issuing court or law-enforcement agency because online records may not reflect the newest action immediately.
Resolve your own warrant safely Contact a Texas criminal attorney, the issuing court or law enforcement for instructions.
Do not confront or detain anyone. Similar names, changed warrant status and safety risks make personal enforcement dangerous.
Payment scam: Williamson County courts will not telephone and demand gift cards or money to clear a supposed failure-to-appear jury warrant.
Texas criminal history

When a Williamson County search is not broad enough

A county jail search, character letter or Sheriff report is not a complete Texas history. Texas DPS provides a public criminal-history name-search system.

Search credit

One DPS search costs one $1 credit.

Card charges

Credit purchases include 2.25% per credit plus a $0.25 transaction fee.

No-match result

A no-matching-records result still consumes the search credit.

How DPS broadens the search

  • Last, first and middle name.
  • Last and first name without a middle name.
  • Name with matching birth month and day.
  • A full date of birth to narrow the results.
Name-search limitation: Similar names, aliases and incorrect birth information can produce false matches or missed records. Fingerprint-based checks are more identity-specific when an authorised process requires them.
Incorrect DPS data: Call 512-424-7256 when a Texas DPS public criminal-history result contains missing or inaccurate information.
Run the Texas DPS search
Correcting and limiting records

Expunction and nondisclosure in Williamson County

Expunction

A court-ordered process that can require qualifying arrest and court records to be destroyed or removed as Texas law directs.

Order of nondisclosure

A separate remedy that restricts public disclosure of qualifying criminal-history information but does not necessarily destroy the records.

Dismissal does not guarantee eligibility. The charge, outcome, waiting period, prior history and exact Texas statute determine whether relief is available.

Prepare these details before filing

Full legal name and aliases
Date of birth and identifying information
Arrest date and arresting agency
SO, booking and report numbers
Every court cause number
Certified final disposition
Addresses and emails for agencies holding records
Correct petition, affidavit and proposed order
Determine which remedy applies Expunction and nondisclosure have different legal effects and qualification rules.
Obtain certified case documents Collect the dismissal, judgment, acquittal, discharge or other disposition.
Identify every record-holding agency The petition may need the Sheriff, arresting police agency, Clerk, prosecutor, DPS and other agencies.
File with the District Clerk Expunctions are civil matters related to criminal records and are processed through the District Clerk.
Pay issuance charges where required The District Clerk currently lists a $25 expunction-certified-mail issuance fee for each included agency that lacks an email address.
Obtain and preserve the signed order Keep certified copies and verify that each named agency processed the order.
Cost-saving detail: The District Clerk states that no expunction-certified-mail issuance fee is required for an agency when its email address is included in the petition and order.
Case-specific legal review matters. Multiple charges, refiled cases, waiting periods and prior criminal history can change eligibility. Consider consulting a Texas criminal-record attorney before paying filing fees.
Review Texas nondisclosure forms
Victim and family support

Williamson County victim assistance and custody notifications

Sheriff Victim Services

Provides crisis support, information and referrals after criminal victimisation.

Phone: 512-943-1373

County Attorney victims

Misdemeanour victims should keep contact and restitution information current with the County Attorney’s Office.

Office: 512-943-1111

Texas IVSS

Provides confidential post-conviction notifications for offenders in TDCJ custody or on parole or mandatory supervision.

Phone: 800-848-4284

Safety planning: Do not rely on one automated notification for immediate protection. Keep contact details current and follow instructions from law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates and the court.
Register for post-conviction alerts
Health and inmate services

Medical, dental, mental-health, education and ministry services

Williamson County states that incarcerated individuals receive food service and access to medical, mental-health and dental care. Education and ministry services are also available.

M
Medical care

An inmate with an urgent need should notify detention staff immediately.

MH
Mental-health care

Classification and treatment needs may affect housing, movement and communication.

D
Dental care

Dental care is included among the county’s listed inmate health services.

E
Education

Educational services are available subject to eligibility and jail operations.

R
Religious ministry

Ministry services are included among available inmate programmes.

P
Post-release supervision

Some felony defendants released on surety or personal bond may receive monitoring and court-date reminders through Pretrial Services.

Post-release contact: Williamson County Pretrial Services is at 405 Martin Luther King Street and can be reached at 512-943-3224.
Contact directory

Williamson County jail and criminal-record contacts

Use the office that controls the record or service
Office Contact Best reason to contact
Williamson County Jail Information 512-943-1365 Current custody, booking identity, release or transfer questions.
Sheriff’s Office main line 512-943-1300 Sheriff records, reports and general law-enforcement routing.
Sheriff report request Option 1, then option 5 Incident report, arrest report or incarceration verification.
Sheriff character letter Option 1, then option 7 Notarised jail-incarceration character letter.
County Clerk Courts Division 512-943-1150 Class A and B misdemeanour cases and County Court copies.
District Clerk 512-943-1212 Felony criminal records, certified copies, expunctions and collections.
Magistrate Office 512-943-1377 Magistration and general bail-hearing office information.
Pretrial Services 512-943-3224 Personal-bond administration and post-release supervision.
Bail Bond Board 512-943-1540 Licensed-bondsman information and written complaints.
Sheriff Victim Services 512-943-1373 Crisis assistance, victim information and referrals.
Map and directions

Williamson County Jail in Georgetown

Williamson County Jail is at 306 West 4th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626. The public reception entrance is at the north end of the Sheriff’s Office.

Confirm before travelling: Check custody, housing, visitation eligibility and the current schedule before leaving home.
Justice Center map

Williamson County criminal courts and Clerk offices

The Williamson County Justice Center is at 405 Martin Luther King Street in Georgetown. The County Clerk Courts Division is on the second floor, and the District Clerk and criminal courts are located in the same justice complex.

Security and parking: Visitors pass through security, and bags may be searched. Free parking is available in the surface lot north of the Justice Center and in the 4th Street garage across from the jail.
Frequently asked questions

Williamson County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search for someone in Williamson County Jail?

Select Jail Records in Williamson County Records Inquiry. Search by first and last name or booking number, then verify the birth date, SO number, booking date and charges.

What should I do when I cannot spell the name?

Use Soundex for similar-sounding names or add an asterisk as a wildcard after the known portion of the name. Soundex and wildcard cannot be used in the same search.

What does the SO number mean?

It is the Sheriff’s Office identifier assigned to the person. Save it because Williamson County uses it in jail, trust-fund and pretrial processes.

Why can I not find a recent arrest?

The person may still be completing intake, the name may differ, a city agency may still hold the person or release or transfer may already have occurred. Call 512-943-1365.

How do I find the final outcome of the charge?

Search the County Clerk case for a Class A or B misdemeanour or the District Clerk case for a felony. Find the dismissal, plea, judgment, acquittal or sentencing document.

Where do I mail a personal letter?

Address it to NCIC-Williamson County Jail, the inmate’s name and SO or booking number, P.O. Box 591, Longview, TX 75606.

Where do I mail legal documents or books?

Use Williamson County Jail, inmate last name, first name and date of birth, P.O. Box 2119, Georgetown, TX 78627. Approved reading material must come from a retailer, and hardcover or prohibited books are not accepted.

How many jail visits are permitted?

An inmate may receive two visits per week but no more than one visit per day. Each visit lasts 20 minutes.

How do I deposit inmate money?

Use Access Corrections online, call 866-345-1884, use the jail-lobby kiosk or mail an eligible money order or cashier’s cheque to the Inmate Trust Fund address.

How do I request a Sheriff arrest report?

Call 512-943-1300, choose option 1 and then option 5. Staff may provide the public portion verbally or instruct you to submit a written Texas Public Information Act request.

How do I recognise an active warrant in the court search?

The Odyssey guide says a red W icon beside a case number indicates an active warrant on that record. Confirm it with the issuing court or law enforcement.

Can I remove a Williamson County arrest record?

Some records may qualify for expunction or an order of nondisclosure. Eligibility is controlled by Texas law and requires the proper petition and court order.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, County Clerk, District Clerk, Magistrate’s Office, Texas DPS or a law firm.

Jail, bond, warrant and court information can change after release, transfer, court action, correction, expunction or nondisclosure. Confirm the person with multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 25, 2026.

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