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Williamson County, Texas · Current custody, SO number, booking, bond and release help

Check Who Is in Williamson County Jail and What to Do Next

If someone was arrested in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor or elsewhere in Williamson County, start with the county’s official Records Inquiry. Select Jail Records and search using the person’s first and last name or booking number.

Once you find the correct person, do not stop at “in jail.” Save the SO number or booking identifier, charges and bond information shown in the record. Those details make it much easier to check bail, schedule a visit, fund the correct account, send mail and match the booking to the criminal court case.

Search Williamson County Jail Records Open Records Inquiry menu Person not showing?
First + last name Booking number if known Approximate arrest date SO number when found Known arresting agency
WILCO CUSTODY SIGNAL LIVE CHECK
SO#
CURRENT CUSTODY CHECKED
Being listed in jail does not mean the person was convicted. A jail record reflects custody and booking information. Charges can be changed, rejected, dismissed or resolved differently after prosecutor and court review.
Jail information

512-943-1365

Jail reception

306 W. 4th Street, Georgetown

Official search

First + last name or booking number.

Visit length

20 minutes under current published rules.

Reviewed

Official sources checked August 14, 2026.

90-second decision guide

Choose the situation that matches what is happening now

ARRESTED RECENTLY Check Jail Records first

Use the first and last name. If you already have a booking number, use it to reduce same-name mistakes.

Follow the lookup steps
IS THE PERSON STILL THERE? Confirm current custody

Online records are useful, but call 512-943-1365 when a release, transfer or very recent arrest makes the result unclear.

Check custody properly
NEED BOND? Open Jail Bond Records

Check every active charge and bond before contacting a licensed bonding company or assuming payment will result in release.

Review bond options
VISIT OR CALL Use NCIC after confirming identity

Save the inmate identifier first. Williamson County uses NCIC for video visitation and inmate telephone services.

Prepare for a visit
SEND MONEY Separate commissary from phone money

Access Corrections is used for the inmate trust fund. NCIC handles communication accounts. They are not the same balance.

Choose the correct account
WHAT HAPPENS IN COURT? Match the booking to the case

Class A/B misdemeanor and felony records are maintained by different clerk offices even though both can be searched through Judicial Records.

Find the correct court

Go directly to the Williamson County task

Start with custody if the arrest is recent. Family-support and court sections are arranged around what normally becomes important next.

Current custody check

Do not confuse a booking record with “still in jail”

Search Find the person in Jail Records and verify the identity.
Read Review the newest custody, booking and bond information displayed.
Cross-check Look at Jail Bond Records when release may depend on several charges.
Call if unclear Jail Information is 512-943-1365.
Fast custody-verification call
I am trying to confirm whether [full booked name] is currently in Williamson County custody. I have [booking number or SO number, if known]. Can you confirm whether the person is still in jail, still processing, released or otherwise no longer in Williamson County Jail?
Useful local detail: Williamson County specifically tells people seeking information about someone who has been arrested to call 512-943-1365.
Before closing the search

Save the identifiers you will need for the next task

Full booked name
Booking number when displayed
Sheriff’s Office number or SO# when displayed
Booking or arrest date
Every charge shown
Every court case number shown
Every bond entry
Release or custody information displayed
Do not identify someone by name alone. Williamson County has many residents and common surnames. Compare the booking identifier, known arrest date and court information before sending money or publicly repeating an allegation.

SO number versus booking number

SO number

Williamson County uses a Sheriff’s Office number as an inmate identifier. The county specifically refers to the SO# in inmate-mail and pretrial instructions.

Booking number

The Corrections Bureau also allows Jail Records searches by booking number. Keep whichever identifiers the official record gives you rather than assuming they are interchangeable.

No-result troubleshooting

Why someone arrested in Williamson County may not appear

The arrest is extremely recent Booking, identification, medical screening and court processing can occur before you successfully locate the person online.
The person was released A previous booking may remain searchable even though the person is no longer in current custody.
The name is different Check spelling, middle names, hyphenation, suffixes and the legal name used by the arresting officer.
You have the wrong county An incident near a county line does not guarantee the person was booked in Williamson County.
It was cite and release Williamson County uses a cite-and-release process for qualifying cases. A person can be arrested without spending a normal booking period in the county jail.
The person has moved to another correctional system A post-conviction state transfer belongs in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system rather than a current county-jail search.
What to say when the search returns nothing
I am looking for [full legal name]. The person may have been arrested on [date] by [agency]. I cannot locate a current jail result. Can you tell me whether the person is still processing, has been released, or has a Williamson County booking or SO number?
Jail Information: 512-943-1365
Sheriff’s Office: 512-943-1300
Non-emergency: 512-864-8282
After booking

What happens at the Williamson County first appearance?

Williamson County Magistrate judges conduct bail hearings at the jail seven days a week, 365 days a year. The first appearance is important because the magistrate advises the arrested person of the charge, rights, bail amount and release conditions.

The magistrate does not decide guilt or innocence at this hearing. It is a rights, probable-cause and release-stage proceeding—not the criminal trial.
Booking The person enters the Williamson County custody process.
Magistration The judge advises the person of the charge and rights.
Bail decision Bail and release conditions are set or reviewed.
Release or detention The person either satisfies release requirements or remains in custody.
Williamson County Magistrate Office
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 512-943-1377
Read Magistrate procedures
Bond and release

Check every charge before arranging a Williamson County bond

Williamson County recognizes three primary bond types: cash, surety and personal.
Open Jail Bond Records Use the Records Inquiry menu and select the separate Jail Bond Records search. Open Records Inquiry
Verify the correct inmate Match the booked name and the identifiers you saved from Jail Records.
Check every active charge One payable bond does not necessarily clear another charge, warrant or hold.
Determine the bond type A cash bond, surety bond and court-approved personal bond involve different procedures.
Use a licensed bondsman for surety help Williamson County’s Bail Bond Board publishes an updated list of licensed bondsmen.
Ask about personal-bond eligibility Certain people charged with non-violent offenses are automatically considered, but qualification and approval are not guaranteed.
Do not pay an unsolicited caller Verify the inmate, bond and bonding company through county resources before sending money or collateral.

Personal recognizance bond

Who approves it?

Only a judge can approve release on a personal bond.

How is it requested?

For misdemeanor cases, an attorney can submit a request to the magistrate. For felony cases, an attorney can submit the request to the assigned felony judge.

What is the county fee?

Williamson County currently states that a defendant released on a personal bond must pay an administrative fee equal to 3% of the bond.

What happens afterward?

Release conditions can continue after leaving jail. Pretrial supervision may include reminders or court-ordered monitoring.

Read personal-bond rules Find licensed bondsmen
Never assume a posted bond guarantees immediate release. Release still depends on all cases, court orders, warrants, holds and jail processing being cleared.
Jail location

Where to go for Williamson County Jail information

Williamson County Jail reception
306 W. 4th Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

Jail Information: 512-943-1365

The county identifies the jail reception entrance at 306 W. 4th Street at the north end of the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff’s Office administration
508 S. Rock Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

Main: 512-943-1300

Non-emergency: 512-864-8282

Before driving to Georgetown: confirm current custody, the purpose of your visit and which entrance you need. The Sheriff administration address and jail reception entrance are not the same street address.
Family and friend visits

Prepare for Williamson County Jail visitation

Williamson County offers jail video visitation through NCIC. Visits may take place using facility kiosks or remotely using an eligible smartphone or tablet.
Confirm the person is still in custody Recheck Jail Records before scheduling or travelling.
Confirm your relationship or visitor approval Family visitation is allowed during approved times when no court order prohibits it. Inmates can identify up to five friends as visitors.
Create an NCIC account when needed NCIC manages the county’s video-visitation system. Open NCIC
Arrive 15 minutes early for an on-site visit Allow time for identification and check-in.
Bring a current state-issued ID Adult visitors must provide valid identification.
Bring only your ID and keys Williamson County specifically identifies these as the only items visitors should bring into the jail.
Plan for a 20-minute visit Current county guidance limits visits to 20 minutes.
Williamson County visitation rules worth checking before leaving home
Rule
Current county guidance
Visit frequency
Two visits per week, with no more than one visit per day.
Visit length
20 minutes.
Arrival
Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled visit.
Adults
Visitors over 18 must show current, valid state-issued identification.
Under 14
Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Age 15–16
Must be accompanied by an adult.
Attorney or clergy
May visit 24/7; attorneys must present a bar card.
Contact visits
Not allowed.

Dress code

No sleeveless shirts or blouses
No see-through material
Undergarments must be covered
Shorts and skirts should reach at least mid-thigh
No clothing promoting gang affiliation
No clothing displaying obscenities
Traveling from far away? Williamson County says a special visit may be facilitated for someone traveling more than two hours to the jail. The inmate should submit the request seven days before the requested visit.
Check current visitation rules Open NCIC visitation
Personal versus legal mail

Use the right Williamson County inmate mailing address

Do not send ordinary personal mail to the jail’s Georgetown address. Williamson County routes regular inmate postal mail through NCIC for scanning.

Regular personal mail

NCIC-Williamson County Jail
Inmate Name – SO Number
P.O. Box 591
Longview, TX 75606

The inmate’s name and booking/ID number must be clearly printed on the outside of the envelope or postcard.

Regular letters, postcards and greeting cards are scanned and made available to the inmate through jail kiosks.

Legal mail, court documents and publications

Williamson County Jail
Inmate Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 2119
Georgetown, TX 78627

Legal mail and court documents continue to go directly to the facility. Books and publications must follow the current jail requirements.

Do not put these in ordinary inmate mail

Cash or currency
Money orders
Payroll or personal checks
Blank checks
Stationery the inmate can buy through commissary
Personal hygiene products
Food items
Hard-cover books
Reading material sent directly to the jail must come from a retailer. Williamson County also prohibits hard-cover books and certain provocative, true-crime or suggestive material.
Avoid the wrong account

Commissary money and communication money are different

Inmate trust / commissary

Williamson County links the inmate trust account to Access Corrections.

  • Online through Access Corrections
  • By phone: 866-345-1884
  • Jail lobby kiosk
  • Qualifying money order or cashier’s check by mail
Open Access Corrections

Phone / communication account

Williamson County uses NCIC Inmate Communications for inmate telephone and video services.

  • NCIC online customer portal
  • Phone: 800-943-2189
  • Jail lobby kiosk where applicable
Open NCIC
Common family mistake: money placed into a phone or video account is not the same as money placed into the inmate’s trust/commissary account.

Deposit by mail to the inmate trust fund

Inmate Trust Fund
Inmate Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 1939
Georgetown, TX 78627

Williamson County lists money order or cashier’s check as the qualifying mailed deposit methods for the trust fund.

Verify deposit instructions Deposit through Access Corrections
Phone and video communications

Set up Williamson County inmate calls through NCIC

By phone

Call NCIC at 800-943-2189 to add funds or get account assistance.

Online

Create and manage the communication account through NCIC’s customer portal.

Open NCIC
At the jail

Williamson County lists a jail-lobby kiosk as another option for NCIC communication funding.

Do not discuss legal strategy on an ordinary jail call or video visit. Normal inmate communications should not be treated as confidential attorney-client conversations.
Booking to criminal case

Use the charge level to find the correct Williamson County clerk

The same Williamson County Records Inquiry also contains Criminal Case Records and individual court dockets. Use the booking identifier and case information to make sure the court record belongs to the same person.

Class A and Class B misdemeanors

Williamson County’s County Clerk serves as clerk for the county courts at law handling Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases.

County Clerk Courts Division:
512-943-1150

405 Martin Luther King Street
2nd Floor
Georgetown, TX 78626

Felony cases

Filed felony criminal cases are maintained by the Williamson County District Clerk and the district courts.

District Clerk:
512-943-1212

Williamson County Justice Center
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Open Criminal Case Records Start from the county’s Judicial Records menu. Open Williamson County Records Inquiry
Search using the defendant or case number Exact case numbers are safer when they are available.
Use the portal’s search tools when spelling is uncertain Odyssey provides Soundex and wildcard tools for supported court-record searches.
Open the case-number hyperlink That takes you from a search result into the detailed case record.
Look for the red “W” carefully Williamson County’s Odyssey help page says a red W next to a case number indicates an active warrant on that case record.
Read the newest docket activity Check the actual case outcome instead of assuming release from jail means the criminal charge ended.
Current District Clerk walk-in change: beginning August 1, 2026, the District Clerk does not accept new walk-in customers after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Customers already being assisted at 4:30 continue to receive service.
Important exception

Why a Williamson County arrest can exist without a normal jail stay

Williamson County operates a Cite and Release process for qualifying cases. A citation in lieu of jail is still treated by the county as an arrest, but the person reports to the Williamson County Justice Center on the appearance date for processing rather than being taken through a normal jail stay at the time of the citation.

Appearance location
Williamson County Justice Center
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX
Questions about cite and release

Magistrate Court: 512-943-1442 or 512-943-1446

If a person received a qualifying citation, searching only for a traditional jail stay can give you the wrong impression that no arrest-related case exists.
Defense help

How to request appointed counsel or find a private lawyer

Person is still in jail

  • Request an attorney during magistration.
  • Use the jail kiosk to submit a Request for Court Appointed Attorney.
  • A written request can also be submitted while incarcerated.
  • Ask the pod officer for help with the kiosk when needed.

Indigent Defense questions: 512-943-1959

Person has already been released

Someone who cannot afford counsel may use Williamson County’s online Indigent Defense Request before the first court date or make the request at a later court appearance.

Open Williamson County Indigent Defense
A Williamson County court-appointed lawyer handles eligible Class A/Class B misdemeanor or felony charges pending in Williamson County. The appointment does not automatically cover cases pending in another county.

Finding private defense counsel

State Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Williamson County is served by the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral & Information Service.

Phone: 800-252-9690

The State Bar currently states that a referred lawyer provides an initial consultation of up to 30 minutes for no more than $20.

Open Texas LRIS
Before hiring
  • Confirm the lawyer’s Texas licence status.
  • Ask who will actually handle the case.
  • Ask about Williamson County criminal-court experience.
  • Get fees and payment terms in writing.
  • Do not confuse a bondsman with criminal defense counsel.
Booking documents and Sheriff records

Request records when the online jail page is not enough

A jail lookup is designed for quick public information. If you need an offense report, arrest-related record or another Sheriff-maintained document, use the Williamson County Sheriff’s official Public Information Act process.

Identify the exact record State whether you want a booking-related record, offense report, incident record or another identifiable document.
Provide useful identifiers Include the person’s name, arrest or incident date, booking/SO number and case or report number when known.
Submit to the designated WCSO channel The Sheriff’s page warns that a Public Information Act email sent to another address is not considered received under the county procedure.
Understand the response possibilities The Sheriff may release the information, provide a date for production, seek an Attorney General ruling or withhold information under an applicable prior authorization.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office – Open Records
508 S. Rock Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Fax: 512-943-1444
Read WCSO open-record instructions
Copy-ready Sheriff record request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable records concerning [full legal name] for the arrest or incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include SO number [number], booking number [number], court cause number [number] and report or incident number [number]. Please provide the records electronically when available and advise me of any applicable cost before processing if necessary.

Need proof of whether someone was jailed locally?

Williamson County Sheriff also offers a Background/Character Letter stating whether the requester has been incarcerated at the Williamson County Jail in Georgetown. The current county fee is $6 per letter, and the request must be made in person with the county form, valid identification and payment.
Read Character Letter requirements
Safety and victim assistance

Williamson County help for victims and families

Sheriff Victim Services
508 S. Rock Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1373

Assistance after crisis, trauma or criminal victimization.

County Attorney Victim Services
405 M.L.K. Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

Protective-order assistance: 512-943-1918

District Attorney
405 M.L.K. Street, Suite 265
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1234

Felony prosecution and victim-assistance questions.

Immediate danger is not a records-search problem. Call 911 when there is an ongoing emergency or threat of violence.
After release

A release from jail may come with ongoing conditions

Williamson County Pretrial Services can remain involved after release. The county’s Post Release Supervision Unit monitors certain defendants released on surety or personal bond, particularly in felony matters.

Court reminders

Defendants released on personal bond may receive reminders intended to help prevent missed court dates.

Monitoring conditions

Depending on the court order, supervision may include ignition interlock, portable alcohol monitoring, SCRAM or location monitoring.

Do not rely on the old jail screen

After release, use the criminal docket and Pretrial instructions to understand current obligations.

Williamson County Pretrial Services
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Main: 512-943-3224
Keep these numbers handy

Williamson County jail and criminal-justice contacts

Williamson County Jail Information
306 W. 4th Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1365

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
508 S. Rock Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1300

Sheriff Non-Emergency

512-864-8282

Magistrate Office
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1377

Pretrial Services
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-3224

Indigent Defense Questions

512-943-1959

County Clerk Courts Division
405 Martin Luther King Street, 2nd Floor
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1150

District Clerk
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1212

NCIC Inmate Communications

800-943-2189

Phone and video account assistance.

Access Corrections

866-345-1884

Inmate trust-fund deposit assistance.

Map to Williamson County Jail reception

The Williamson County Corrections page identifies 306 W. 4th Street as the public jail reception entrance. The Sheriff’s administrative office uses the nearby 508 S. Rock Street address.
Local shortcuts

Williamson County details that can save a wasted trip or payment

Save the SO number

Williamson County repeatedly uses the SO# in jail, mail and pretrial processes. Record it when the official system provides it.

Use the north-end jail entrance

The county directs jail-information visitors to 306 W. 4th Street at the north end of the Sheriff’s Office.

Do not mix NCIC and Access Corrections

NCIC handles communication services; Access Corrections handles the inmate trust deposit route listed by the county.

Traveling over two hours?

Ask the inmate about a special-visit request at least seven days before the requested visit.

Check both jail sections

Records Inquiry provides separate Jail Records and Jail Bond Records choices.

Misdemeanor versus felony matters

County Clerk handles Class A/B misdemeanor records; District Clerk handles felony district-court records.

10 Williamson County questions

Williamson County jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Williamson County Jail Texas?

Use the official Williamson County Records Inquiry and select Jail Records. The Sheriff’s Corrections Bureau says jail records can be searched by the inmate’s first and last name or by booking number. Open the matching record carefully and save the Sheriff’s Office number or booking identifier, booking information, charges and bond details that are displayed.

Who do I call to check whether someone is currently in Williamson County Jail?

Call Williamson County Jail Information at 512-943-1365. The county specifically directs people to this number for information about people in jail. The jail reception entrance is at 306 W. 4th Street in Georgetown.

What if a recently arrested person does not appear in Williamson County jail records?

Check the spelling of the name, try the booking number when known, and make sure the person was actually booked into Williamson County. A person may still be processing, may have been released, may have received a cite-and-release citation instead of a normal jail stay, or may be held in another county. Call Jail Information at 512-943-1365 when the online result is unclear.

How do I check a Williamson County inmate’s bond?

The Williamson County Records Inquiry includes a Jail Bond Records area in addition to Jail Records. Check every active case and bond entry. Williamson County recognizes cash, surety and personal bonds. Only a judge can approve a personal bond, and the county’s Bail Bond Board publishes the current list of licensed bondsmen.

How does visitation work at Williamson County Jail?

Approved visits last 20 minutes. Visitors should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled visit and adults must bring a current valid state-issued ID. Only keys and identification may be brought into the jail. The county allows two visits per week with no more than one visit per day, subject to the current visitation schedule and any court restriction.

Can I visit a Williamson County inmate remotely?

Yes. Williamson County uses NCIC for video visitation. Visitors can use jail visitation kiosks or an eligible smartphone or tablet. Remote visitation has an additional cost. Create an NCIC account or call 800-943-2189 for current account and scheduling information.

What is the Williamson County inmate mailing address?

Regular personal mail is sent to NCIC-Williamson County Jail, Inmate Name-SO Number, P.O. Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. The inmate’s name and booking or ID number must be clearly printed. Legal mail, court documents, books and qualifying publications continue to go directly to Williamson County Jail, P.O. Box 2119, Georgetown, TX 78627.

How do I put money on a Williamson County Jail inmate account?

For an inmate trust or commissary account, Williamson County links to Access Corrections, accepts deposits by phone at 866-345-1884, provides a kiosk in the jail lobby, and accepts qualifying money orders or cashier’s checks by mail to the Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1939, Georgetown, TX 78627. NCIC is separately used for communication services such as inmate phone and video accounts.

How do I request a court-appointed attorney in Williamson County?

A defendant can request appointed counsel when appearing before the magistrate shortly after arrest. A person who remains in jail can also submit a court-appointed-attorney request through the jail kiosk or in writing. Eligible defendants who are out of jail can use the county’s Indigent Defense Portal before the first court date. Questions can be directed to Williamson County Pretrial Services at 512-943-1959.

Where do I check the criminal court case after a Williamson County jail booking?

Use Williamson County Records Inquiry and select Criminal Case Records. Class A and B misdemeanor cases are maintained through the County Clerk and County Courts at Law, while felony cases are maintained by the District Clerk and district courts. Use the jail booking information to match the correct defendant and case before relying on a court result.

Official resources

Sources to recheck when a rule or status may have changed

Jail and Sheriff
Courts and release
Clerks and legal help
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Williamson County Jail, Williamson County Clerk, District Clerk, Magistrate Court, Pretrial Services or a law firm.

Jail custody, bond, visitation, mail, communication providers, court settings and release conditions can change. Recheck the official county source before travelling, sending money, mailing an item, arranging bond or making a legal decision.

An arrest or jail booking is not proof of guilt. Verify identity using more than a name and use the actual court case to determine what happened to a criminal charge.

Official-source review completed August 14, 2026. No unverified visitation hour, parking instruction, processing-time estimate or unrelated YouTube video was intentionally added.

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