Williamson County Jail Bookings | Recent Intake Records

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Williamson County, Texas · New jail intake, bond, release and court follow-up

Find a WilCo Booking Before You Drive to the Jail

If someone was arrested recently in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor or elsewhere in Williamson County, start with the county’s Jail Records search. Use the person’s first and last name or booking number, then save every identifying number and case detail before moving to bond or court records.

A new booking can change quickly after magistration, bond review or release. This page shows the shortest route from intake to bond, the first court record, visitation, mail, phone service, trust deposits, arrest reports and appointed counsel without sending you through a maze of unrelated county pages.

Search official jail records Check Jail Bond Records Arrest happened today?
First + last name Booking number if known Approximate arrest time Arresting agency SO number when found
WILCO INTAKE DESK STATUS CHECK
JAIL RECORDS BOOKING
MAGISTRATE RIGHTS BAIL
BOND / STATUS CASH SURETY / PR
SO #
INTAKE → MAGISTRATE → BOND
A jail booking is not a finding of guilt. A booking shows that a person entered the county custody process. Charges can be rejected, changed, dismissed or resolved differently after prosecutor and court review.
Official search

Use Williamson County Records Inquiry → Jail Records.

Jail information

Call 512-943-1365 for current inmate questions.

Jail reception

306 W. 4th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626.

First appearance

Magistrate bail hearings operate 7 days a week.

Reviewed

Official county procedures checked August 16, 2026.

Get the answer first

What happened after the arrest?

NEW ARREST Is the booking posted yet?

Search Jail Records by first and last name. Use the booking number if a police officer, lawyer or family member already gave it to you.

Search recent intake
NO RESULT Was the person actually taken to jail?

Processing delay, quick release, another county or Williamson County’s cite-and-release process can explain a missing result.

Check the possibilities
BOND What must happen before release?

Use the separate Jail Bond Records option and confirm every case before paying a bondsman or expecting release.

Check bail and holds
FIRST APPEARANCE Has the magistrate reviewed the arrest?

Williamson County magistrates advise defendants of charges and rights and address bail and release conditions.

Understand magistration
FAMILY HELP Can I visit, call or send money?

NCIC handles visits and phone accounts; Access Corrections handles local inmate trust deposits.

Help someone in custody
COURT CASE What happened to the charge?

Move from Jail Records to Criminal Case Records, then use the correct clerk for misdemeanor or felony copies.

Follow the case

Go straight to the Williamson County task

Do not misread the result

Booking number, SO number, charge and bond are different things

Use each item for the job it actually performs
Item
Why it matters
Do not assume
Best next use
Booking number
Used by the county as a jail-record search identifier.
That it is identical to the inmate’s SO number.
Reopen the intake record quickly.
SO number
Sheriff’s Office identifier used for services such as inmate mail and some pretrial functions.
That a family member can substitute a case number for it.
Mail, service accounts and jail-related identification.
Booking/intake date
Helps identify the relevant custody event.
That it is the exact time the alleged offense occurred.
Compare with the arrest report and court filing.
Charge
Shows the allegation associated with the jail intake.
That the prosecutor will file the same charge or that it proves guilt.
Compare with Criminal Case Records.
Bond
Shows a release condition tied to a charge or case.
That paying one amount clears another charge or hold.
Open Jail Bond Records and verify every case.
Court case number
Links the booking to the court proceeding after filing.
That jail information shows the final disposition.
Search Criminal Case Records.
Release
Shows the custody event has ended or is ending.
That the criminal case was dismissed.
Check court date and release conditions.
Identity check: Before sending money or repeating an allegation, match more than a name. Use the booking number, SO number, approximate arrest date, known agency or court case to reduce same-name mistakes.
What happens after intake

A fresh Williamson County booking can change several times

Arrival and booking The person enters the jail process and jail records are created or updated. A very recent arrest may not be immediately useful to a family member searching online.
Magistrate bail hearing Williamson County magistrates operate at the jail seven days a week, 365 days a year. The arrested person is advised of rights, charges, bail and release conditions.
Bond or continued custody The record may reflect cash, surety or personal-bond options, or conditions that must be resolved before release.
Release conditions begin Some defendants released on surety or personal bond may be supervised by Williamson County Pretrial Services and may have monitoring or other conditions.
The criminal case moves into court records Class A and B misdemeanor records are associated with the County Courts at Law and County Clerk. Felony district-court records are maintained by the District Clerk.
The court outcome becomes the important record Do not use a booking page to claim that someone was convicted. Search the later criminal case for the filed charge and disposition.
Arrest happened but no booking appears

Check these Williamson County possibilities before assuming the search is wrong

The person is still being processed A new arrest may not yet provide enough public information for a useful online lookup.
The person was released quickly Bond or another authorised release can occur before a family member checks the jail database.
The name is different Try the legal surname, remove the middle name, check a suffix and confirm how the name appears on identification.
The booking happened outside Williamson County The arrest location and jail location are not always the same.
The person received Cite & Release Williamson County has a process in which an eligible person receives a citation instead of being taken to jail on the original incident date.
The case exists without a normal jail stay A court record can exist even when the person is not currently occupying a Williamson County jail bed.
Call when the online answer is unclear
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name] is currently booked in the Williamson County Jail. The arrest may have occurred on [date/time] through [agency]. I do not have a reliable online match. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, in custody, released, or listed under another booking or Sheriff’s Office number?
Jail Information: 512-943-1365
Jail reception entrance: 306 W. 4th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626

A Williamson County detail that explains some “missing bookings”

Cite & Release is still an arrest process. Williamson County explains that an eligible person can receive a citation instead of being taken to jail that day. On the appearance date, the person reports to the Processing Center at the Williamson County Justice Center, is fingerprinted and photographed, appears before a magistrate, receives a court date and may be released on the designated personal bond if there is no warrant or other problem.
Current Cite & Release location
Processing Center
Williamson County Justice Center
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Current county instructions

The county currently lists a $2,000 PR bond with a $60 processing fee for this specific cite-and-release appearance process.

The Magistrate’s Office does not accept cash for that fee; current instructions call for money order or cashier’s check.

Cite & Release questions: 512-943-1442 or 512-943-1446
Read Williamson County Cite & Release
Do not pay from one screenshot

Use Jail Bond Records before calling a bondsman

The Williamson County Records Inquiry menu includes a separate Jail Bond Records search. Use it alongside the Jail Records result rather than relying only on a booking charge.
Confirm the person’s identity Use the exact name, booking number or other county identifier.
List every active charge or case One bond amount may not resolve another case.
Open Jail Bond Records From the Records Inquiry menu, choose the dedicated bond search before discussing payment.
Identify the bond type Williamson County describes three types of bond: cash, surety and personal.
Ask whether a personal bond is being considered Certain non-violent charges may be considered automatically, but eligibility is not guaranteed.
Remember that only a judge approves a personal bond An attorney may make an appropriate request, but the decision belongs to the judge.
Verify any private bondsman Williamson County’s Bail Bond Board publishes a current licensed-bondsman list.
Wait for actual release confirmation Posting bond is not the same as walking out of the jail immediately.

Cash or surety bond

Use Jail Bond Records to confirm the current requirement. If using a private bail bond company, verify that company against the county’s licensed list before signing or transferring money.

Personal recognizance bond

A personal bond is the defendant’s sworn agreement to return to court and comply with release conditions. Williamson County currently states that the administrative fee is 3% of the bond.

Felony versus misdemeanor PR requests: Williamson County states that an attorney may submit a personal-bond request to the magistrate in a misdemeanor case. In a felony case, the request may be submitted to the assigned felony-court judge.
Bond call checklist
I am checking bond for [name], booking number [number] / SO number [number]. Can you confirm every active case, the bond type and amount for each one, whether a personal bond is pending or approved, and whether anything else is preventing release?
Open Records Inquiry → Jail Bond Records Open licensed bondsman list Read PR bond rules
First appearance

What the Williamson County magistrate does after booking

Williamson County’s Magistrate Court conducts jail bail hearings seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Rights

The arrested person is advised of legal rights at the hearing.

Charges

The magistrate advises the person of the charges presented at that stage.

Bail

The amount and release conditions are addressed.

Protective orders

An emergency protective order may also be addressed when applicable.

The magistrate is not deciding guilt or innocence. A first appearance is not a trial and should not be interpreted as a final ruling on the allegation.
Read the Magistrate’s Office process
Booking is only the beginning

Follow the charge into Williamson County criminal court records

The same Williamson County Judicial Records system provides Criminal Case Records. Use it after booking when you need the court assignment, court date, filed charge or later case activity.
Open Criminal Case Records Use the county’s official court lookup rather than a third-party background site. Open Williamson County Court Case Lookup
Search the defendant carefully Use the case number when available. Otherwise use the defendant’s name and compare the case to the known booking.
Check court assignment and date The county’s public judicial records provide court assignment and a court date when one has been set.
Identify misdemeanor versus felony This matters when requesting an official copy from the clerk.
Read later court activity Look for the filed offense, bond orders, settings, plea, dismissal, judgment or other disposition.
Do not use the booking charge as the final result A booking record and a court disposition answer different questions.

Which clerk should you contact?

Class A or B misdemeanor

The Williamson County Clerk serves as clerk for the County Courts at Law and maintains Class A and Class B misdemeanor case records.

Court cases:
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

Phone: 512-943-1515

Justice Center court office hours are currently listed as Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Open County Clerk

Felony / District Court

The Williamson County District Clerk maintains criminal records filed in the district courts.

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 24
Georgetown, TX 78626

Phone: 512-943-1212

Effective August 1, 2026, the District Clerk no longer accepts public walk-in customers after 4:30 p.m.

Open District Clerk
Do not miss court while trying to hire a lawyer. Williamson County criminal-court guidance repeatedly warns defendants that they must appear as ordered even when they have not yet hired counsel.
Before driving to Georgetown

Williamson County Jail visitation rules that matter at the door

Confirm that the person is still in the jail Search again immediately before travelling.
Check whether you are an approved visitor Family visitation is allowed during approved times unless prohibited by court order. Inmates may identify up to five friends on their visitation form.
Create the NCIC account when needed The jail uses NCIC for video visitation services.
Arrive 15 minutes early The county specifically instructs visitors to arrive early for check-in.
Bring current state-issued identification Visitors over 18 must provide current valid state-issued ID.
Bring only ID and keys Those are the only items the current county instructions permit visitors to bring into the jail.
Plan for a 20-minute visit The county currently permits two visits per week, no more than one visit per day.
Dress conservatively Sleeveless or see-through clothing, uncovered undergarments, very short skirts or shorts, gang-related clothing and obscene material can result in refusal.
Current Williamson County visitation rules
Rule
Published instruction
Visit length
20 minutes.
Frequency
Two visits per week, one per day.
Adult identification
Current valid state-issued ID.
Age under 14
Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Age 15–16
Must be accompanied by an adult.
Allowed property
ID and keys only.
Contact visits
Not allowed.
Attorney / clergy
May visit 24/7; attorneys must present a bar card.
Traveling more than two hours? Williamson County says a special visit may be facilitated for someone travelling more than two hours to the jail. The inmate should submit the request seven days before the requested visit.
NCIC visitation / communication support: 800-943-2189
Recheck current visitation rules Open NCIC
Three services people often mix up

Mail, inmate money and telephone funds use different routes

Regular personal mail

Regular letters and cards are routed through NCIC and scanned for the inmate to view electronically.

Address exactly as instructed:
NCIC-Williamson County Jail
Inmate Name-SO Number
PO BOX 591
Longview, TX 75606

The inmate’s name and booking/ID information must be clearly printed on the outside.

Legal mail and publications

Legal mail, court documents, books and approved publications continue to go directly to the Williamson County Jail.

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

Books must come from retailers; hardcover books are not accepted under the current rules.

Do not place money inside ordinary inmate mail. Currency, money orders, payroll checks, personal checks and blank checks are not accepted through the personal-mail channel.

Add money to the inmate trust account

Online

Use Access Corrections from the official Corrections Bureau link.

Phone

866-345-1884

Jail lobby

A deposit kiosk is located in the Williamson County Jail lobby.

Mail

Use a money order or cashier’s check through the dedicated Inmate Trust Fund address.

Trust Fund mailing address
Inmate Trust Fund
Inmate’s Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 1939
Georgetown, TX 78627
Access Corrections

Phone and remote-video account

NCIC handles the inmate phone system. Funds for calls are not the same thing as money in the inmate’s commissary/trust account.
NCIC by phone

800-943-2189

NCIC online

Create or fund the communication account through the NCIC customer portal.

Jail lobby

The county also lists an NCIC payment kiosk in the jail lobby.

Do not discuss criminal-case strategy on an ordinary jail call or social video visit. Use an attorney for confidential legal communication.
Need more than the roster?

Get the booking sheet, arrest report or incarceration verification

Williamson County gives callers a faster route before submitting a formal written request. If you need a Sheriff-created incident report, arrest report or incarceration verification, call the Sheriff’s records line first.
Confirm that WCSO owns the record Multiple agencies operate inside Williamson County. The Sheriff is responsible only for Sheriff’s Office records.
Call during business hours Dial 512-943-1300, choose option 1 and then option 5 under the current public-record instructions.
Ask whether the public portion can be provided verbally Williamson County says some records can be handled this way with a significantly shorter turnaround.
Submit a written request only when appropriate The Sheriff specifically warns that completing a written open-records form when staff did not ask for one can delay receipt of a report.
Be specific Include the case number, incident date, location, names and the record type—such as booking sheet, offense report or event report.
State whether the public version is enough Agreeing to the releasable public portion and necessary redactions may avoid an unnecessary Attorney General ruling process.
Copy-ready Sheriff record request
I am requesting the releasable public records concerning [full name] and the incident/arrest on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are booking number [number], SO number [number], case or event number [number], and arresting agency [agency]. I am seeking [booking sheet / arrest report / offense report / incarceration verification]. I agree to receive the public version with legally required redactions. Please advise me of any applicable charge before processing.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office records: 512-943-1300 → option 1 → option 5
Fax for written Open Records requests: 512-943-1444
Typical public-information costs can vary. Williamson County currently lists standard paper copies at $0.10 per page and may assess permitted labor, media, shipping or other statutory charges depending on the request.
Open Sheriff Public Records Center Read written-request instructions

Need proof of prior Williamson County incarceration?

Williamson County offers a Character Letter. It is a notarized document stating whether the person has been incarcerated in the Williamson County Jail in Georgetown. The current fee is $6 per letter. Requests must be made in person with the completed request form, valid ID and payment.
Character Letter information: 512-943-1300 → option 1 → option 7
Review Character Letter requirements
After the booking is confirmed

Request appointed counsel if private counsel is not affordable

Ask at magistration

A person can request a court-appointed attorney when meeting with the magistrate shortly after arrest.

Still in jail

The inmate may submit a court-appointed-attorney request using the jail kiosk or a written request. A pod officer can help with the kiosk procedure.

Released before applying

The defendant may apply through Williamson County’s online Indigent Defense Portal before the first court date or request counsel at a later court appearance.

Appointment is not automatic. The defendant must provide sworn financial information, and the trial-court judge determines eligibility.
Williamson County Office of Indigent Defense / Pretrial Services: 512-943-1959
Request a court-appointed attorney

Victim or survivor assistance

Sheriff’s Victim Services Unit
508 South Rock Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

Phone: 512-943-1373

Open Sheriff Victim Services
Why this can matter immediately

Victim advocates can connect affected people with support resources and information after criminal victimization rather than requiring them to navigate the jail and court process alone.

After release

A release from jail may come with continuing requirements

Do not treat a release date as the end of the case. Williamson County Pretrial Services supervises some defendants released on surety or personal bond, particularly in felony matters.

Court reminders

Some supervised defendants receive reminders about upcoming court dates.

Alcohol monitoring

A judge may order ignition interlock, portable alcohol monitoring or SCRAM.

Location monitoring

Release can include GPS or another location-monitoring condition.

SO number remains useful

Pretrial payment instructions identify the SO number as the number assigned while the defendant was in custody.

Review Post Release Supervision
Local planning

Williamson County Jail, Justice Center and parking

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

Jail Information: 512-943-1365

The jail reception entrance is at the north end of the Sheriff’s Office.

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office

Main records / Sheriff line: 512-943-1300

Use the Public Records Center for WCSO-created reports.

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

County criminal courts, magistrate-related functions and clerk offices are concentrated in this area.

County Clerk
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1515

Class A and B misdemeanor court records.

District Clerk

512-943-1212

District Court criminal records and felony clerk assistance.

Pretrial / Indigent Defense
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1959

Where can I park near the jail and Justice Center?

Williamson County courts list several free parking options around the Justice Center. The closest published options include the surface lot on 4th Street just north of the Justice Center and the parking garage on 4th Street across from the Williamson County Jail.
Going to court? The public entrance to the Justice Center is at the corner of 4th Street and Martin Luther King Street. Visitors go through security screening, and bags or packages are subject to search.

Map to Williamson County Jail

Map to Williamson County Justice Center

Check the online custody status again before leaving home. A new intake can turn into a release, transfer or court movement between the time you first find the record and the time you arrive in Georgetown.
Fast local reminders

Six Williamson County details worth saving

Jail Information is 512-943-1365

Use it when the public search does not answer whether the person is currently there.

Booking number and SO number are not labels to guess

Copy each exactly. The jail search uses booking numbers while mail and other services use the SO number.

Bond has its own search

Return to Williamson County Records Inquiry and choose Jail Bond Records.

NCIC is not the trust-fund provider

NCIC handles phone and video communication. Access Corrections handles the local inmate trust-deposit route.

Regular mail goes to Longview

Personal correspondence is scanned by NCIC. Legal mail and approved publications still go directly to the Georgetown jail address.

Ask for the public report before filing a PIA request

The Sheriff says a verbal records request may provide the public portion faster in some situations.

10 booking questions

Williamson County Jail booking questions answered

How do I search recent Williamson County Texas jail bookings?

Use the official Williamson County Records Inquiry Jail Records search. The Sheriff’s Corrections Bureau directs users to search by first and last name or booking number. Open the matching record carefully, save the booking number and Sheriff’s Office number when available, and then use Jail Bond Records or Criminal Case Records for bond and court information.

Why is someone arrested today not showing in Williamson County jail records?

A person may still be going through intake, may have been released quickly, may be listed under a different spelling, may have been booked in another county, or may have received a Williamson County cite-and-release citation instead of being taken to jail that day. Call Jail Information at 512-943-1365 when the current status remains unclear.

What is the difference between a Williamson County booking number and SO number?

The county’s jail search can be searched by booking number, while several jail services refer to the Sheriff’s Office number or SO number assigned to the person. Regular inmate mail specifically requires the inmate name and SO number. Do not assume the two identifiers are interchangeable; copy each number exactly from the official record or jail instructions.

How do I check bond after a Williamson County jail booking?

Open the Williamson County Records Inquiry and select Jail Bond Records, then verify every active charge or case. Williamson County recognizes cash, surety and personal bonds. Certain non-violent defendants may be considered for a personal bond, but only a judge can approve one. The county Bail Bond Board publishes the current licensed bondsman list.

What happens at the first appearance after a Williamson County arrest?

Williamson County magistrates conduct bail hearings at the jail seven days a week, 365 days a year. The magistrate advises the arrested person of rights and charges, addresses bail and release conditions, and may address an emergency protective order. The magistrate does not determine guilt or innocence at that hearing.

How do I visit someone in the Williamson County Jail?

Check the person’s current jail status first. Family may visit during approved visitation times unless a court order prohibits visitation. Approved non-family visitors are placed on the inmate’s visitation list, with up to five friends allowed. Visitors should arrive 15 minutes early with a current valid state-issued ID and bring only their ID and keys. Visits last 20 minutes and the county currently allows two visits per week, one per day.

Where do I send regular mail to a Williamson County Jail inmate?

Regular personal mail is sent to NCIC-Williamson County Jail, Inmate Name-SO Number, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. The inmate’s name and identifying number must be clearly written on the envelope or postcard. Legal mail, court documents, books and publications use the jail’s Georgetown mailing address instead.

How do I add money or pay for calls for a Williamson County inmate?

Trust-account money and telephone funds use different services. The Sheriff’s current Corrections page directs inmate trust deposits through Access Corrections, by phone at 866-345-1884, the jail lobby kiosk or an approved mailed money order or cashier’s check. NCIC handles inmate telephone accounts and remote video services; NCIC customer service is 800-943-2189.

How do I get a Williamson County arrest report or incarceration verification?

For a Williamson County Sheriff’s Office incident report, arrest report or incarceration verification, call 512-943-1300 during business hours and follow the records menu, currently option 1 and then option 5. The Sheriff’s Public Records Center says some public portions can be handled verbally. Submit a written request when staff instructs you to do so or when you need to invoke the Texas Public Information Act.

Which Williamson County clerk handles the criminal case after booking?

Williamson County’s public Judicial Records system is the best place to start online. For copies and clerk assistance, the County Clerk handles Class A and Class B misdemeanor County Court at Law cases, while the District Clerk maintains criminal records filed in the district courts, including felony cases.

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Accuracy and legal-use notice

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

Jail custody, bond, visitation, provider, court, fee and office-hour information can change. Recheck the current Williamson County source before sending money, mailing documents, travelling to the jail or relying on a court date.

A booking or arrest allegation does not establish guilt. Use the later criminal court record when the final disposition matters.

Last official-source review: August 16, 2026. This page intentionally does not invent a universal “24-hour booking list,” fixed booking-posting delay or fixed release-processing time because Williamson County’s current official pages do not publish one dependable number for those situations.

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