Williamson County Arrest Log | Daily and Recent Bookings

Williamson County, Texas · Booking dates, releases, SO numbers, charges and bond records

Check Today’s Williamson County Jail Bookings Without Guessing the Name

If you are trying to find someone arrested today or yesterday, you do not have to depend on a third-party mugshot page. Williamson County’s own records system lets you open Jail Records and search recent activity by a person’s name, booking number, Date Booked or Date Released.

Start with the booking date when you want a daily arrest log. Once you find the right person, save the booking or SO number, charges and custody information before checking bond or the criminal court case. If nothing appears, this guide shows what to check next and who to call.

Booking date First + last name Date of birth Booking / SO number Approximate arrest time
WILCO DAILY BOOKING LEDGER DATE FILTER ACTIVE
DATE BOOKED
16
RECENT ACTIVITY
JAIL RECORDS LIVE LOOKUP
BOOKING DATE → PERSON → BOND → COURT
A booking is not a conviction. The Williamson County arrest log records a custody or booking event. Charges can be changed, rejected, dismissed or resolved differently in court. Verify the criminal case before describing someone as convicted of an offense.
Daily booking log

Use Date Booked in Jail Records.

Recent release

Search with Date Released.

Jail information

512-943-1365

Jail reception

306 W. 4th St., Georgetown.

Source review

Checked August 16, 2026.

Start with the question you actually have

Choose the shortest route instead of searching everything

BOOKED TODAY Use Date Booked

Open Jail Records and narrow the search to the booking date you want.

See the daily-log steps
RELEASED RECENTLY Switch to Date Released

A person who is no longer in custody can still be located through a recent release search.

Search recent releases
STILL IN JAIL? Confirm the latest booking

Use the newest jail entry, then call Jail Information if the status is not clear.

Check current custody
BOND AMOUNT Open Jail Bond Records

Do not assume the first dollar amount clears every charge or hold.

Understand bond and release
POLICE REPORT Identify the arresting agency

The county jail may house someone arrested by a city police department.

Request the correct record
FINAL CASE RESULT Move from jail to court

Misdemeanor and felony records have different clerk custodians.

Verify the court outcome
VISIT / CALL / SEND MONEY Use the current jail rules

NCIC handles communications; Access Corrections is used for inmate trust funds.

Help someone in jail
COURT-APPOINTED LAWYER Use Indigent Defense

A request can begin after arrest, online before court or from a jail kiosk.

Request appointed counsel

Go directly to the Williamson County task

You do not need every section. Use the link that matches what happened.

Daily arrest log

How to pull Williamson County bookings for a specific day

You do not need a person’s name to start a recent-booking search. Williamson County’s records system supports booking-date searches. That makes the official database useful when your question is “Who was booked today?” rather than “Was John Smith arrested?”
Open Williamson County Records Inquiry Use the official county Judicial Records system.
Open Williamson County Records Inquiry
Select Jail Records The opening menu contains several court and jail databases. Choose Jail Records for bookings and custody activity.
Use Date Booked for the day you want Enter the booking date rather than beginning with a name when you are building a daily or recent booking list.
Review the returned bookings Do not assume every arrest occurred on the same date as booking. Intake can occur after the underlying incident.
Open the individual record Verify the person’s identity and record the booking or SO number before checking bond or court information.
Refresh later when the day is still in progress A “today” list can change as additional people are processed, data is corrected or release information is added.
Useful distinction: “Date Booked” is the date the person entered the county booking process. It is not automatically the same as the offense date, arrest time or court filing date.

For yesterday or the last few days

Repeat the same Jail Records search for each booking date you need. This is more reliable than assuming a third-party “recent arrests” page contains every intake or reflects later corrections.

Search one person

Find a Williamson County jail record by name or booking number

Choose Jail Records Do not select a civil docket or court calendar when your first question is whether someone was booked.
Enter the first and last name Williamson County’s Corrections Bureau directs users to search jail records by first and last name or booking number.
Add date of birth when the results are broad A matching date of birth is a stronger identity check than a name alone.
Use the booking number when you already have it This is the best shortcut back to one particular intake event.
Compare the newest entries Someone with prior Williamson County arrests may have more than one jail record.
Write down the identifiers before leaving the page Save the booking number or SO number, booking date, release date if present, charge and case information.
Common-name warning: Do not use a matching name or photograph alone. Compare date of birth, booking number, arrest timing and associated court information before treating a record as belonging to a specific person.
Booking result decoder

What to save from the Williamson County arrest log

Booking information is a starting point—not the final court result
Item
Why it matters
What it does not prove
Next move
Booked name
Shows the identity used for the jail record.
That a same-name result is your person.
Compare DOB and booking number.
Booking / SO number
Provides a useful local jail identifier.
That every prior arrest has the same booking number.
Save it for calls, mail and jail questions.
Date booked
Places the person in the booking log for that date.
The exact offense time.
Compare with the police report.
Date released
Shows that the displayed custody event ended.
Dismissal or acquittal.
Search the criminal court case.
Charge
Shows an allegation associated with the booking.
That prosecutors filed or proved that charge.
Check County or District Clerk records.
Bond
Shows release information connected with a case or charge.
That paying one amount clears every case.
Check Jail Bond Records and all holds.
Case / cause number
Connects the booking to the court system.
The final disposition.
Open Judicial Records.
Arresting agency
Identifies who likely created the incident or arrest narrative.
That WCSO owns the report.
Request records from that agency.
Best verification chain: booking record → booking/SO number → arresting agency → court cause number → final disposition.
Recent releases

Search for someone who has already left Williamson County Jail

If you checked the jail after someone was released, a current-custody search may not answer your question. Return to Jail Records and use the Date Released information instead.

Search the release date

Use the day the person reportedly left custody when it is known.

Compare the booking date

It helps distinguish a recent arrest from an older Williamson County booking.

Continue to court

Release only ends the jail stay. It does not tell you whether the case remains pending.

Released does not mean dismissed. A defendant can be released on cash, surety or personal bond while the criminal case continues.
Current jail status

When the website does not clearly tell you where the person is

Williamson County’s official FAQ directs callers with questions about people in jail to Jail Information at 512-943-1365.
Use this when you call
I am trying to confirm the current custody status of [full booked name], date of birth [date]. I found a booking dated [date], and the booking or SO number is [number]. Can you confirm whether the person is still in custody, has been released or has been transferred?

Going to the jail reception desk

Williamson County Jail reception entrance
306 W. 4th Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
North end of the Sheriff’s Office
Jail Information: 512-943-1365
Before driving there: Recheck the booking online and call when release or transfer may be in progress. A person’s status can change between the time you view the record and arrive.
Nothing appears

Eight reasons a recent arrest may be missing

Booking is still being processed The online entry may not yet be available.
The person was released quickly Switch from booking or custody information to Date Released.
The spelling is different Try a middle name, suffix, maiden name, former surname or corrected spelling.
The arrest was Cite & Release Williamson County has a local process that can create an arrest without a normal jail stay.
The person was booked elsewhere Search the county where the person was actually taken into custody.
The event was a fine-only matter A Class C case may proceed through a Justice of the Peace or municipal court rather than a county-jail booking.
The record is legally restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged and other confidential information may not appear publicly.
The person was transferred A later state or federal placement may require TDCJ or federal custody searches.
Arrest reports and booking sheets

Ask the Sheriff for a report before filing a formal request

Williamson County specifically tells people seeking an incident report, arrest report or incarceration verification to call the Sheriff’s records line first. A verbal request can sometimes provide the public portion faster than immediately filing a written Public Information Act request.
Confirm WCSO actually owns the report The Williamson County Jail can house someone arrested by another police agency.
Call 512-943-1300 during business hours Follow the Sheriff’s menu to Records/Open Records. The county directs verbal records callers through option 1 and then option 5.
Ask for the exact item Say whether you need an arrest report, public offense report, booking sheet or incarceration verification.
Have the identifiers ready Give the case number, incident date, location, involved names and the exact record requested.
Use a written request only when appropriate The Sheriff specifically warns that submitting a written form unnecessarily can delay a request that could have been handled verbally.
If instructed, file through the official Open Records process A written request triggers the protections and deadlines of the Texas Public Information Act.
Copy-ready Sheriff record request
I am requesting the releasable public portion of the [arrest report / offense report / booking sheet / incarceration verification] concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for an incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. The known case or booking number is [number]. I agree to receive the public version with legally required redactions. Please notify me of any applicable charges before processing if necessary.

If another police department made the arrest

The booking agency and report-owning agency may be different
Situation
Where to start
What to request
Williamson County deputy made the arrest
WCSO Public Records Center
Public arrest/offense report or booking-related Sheriff record.
Round Rock police made the arrest
City of Round Rock Open Records
Police report or public portion of the criminal case file.
Cedar Park police made the arrest
Cedar Park Police Records Division
Police Department public-information record.
Leander police made the arrest
Leander Police Records
Criminal case file or related arrest action.
From booking to court outcome

Use the correct clerk after finding the arrest

This is where arrest-log articles often become misleading: Williamson County does not have one clerk for every criminal case. Class A and B misdemeanors are handled through the County Clerk and County Courts at Law. Felony district-court records are maintained by the District Clerk.
Class A or B misdemeanor

Examples can include DWI, assault or theft cases that fall within misdemeanor jurisdiction.

Record custodian: Williamson County Clerk Courts Division.

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

Courts Division: 512-943-1150

Felony case

Felony criminal pleadings and court records are maintained through the Williamson County District Clerk.

District Clerk: 512-943-1212

The county’s Judicial Records website provides filed case information.

How to verify the outcome

Copy the cause or case number from the booking It is more precise than searching a common name.
Open Criminal Case Records Use the Williamson County Records Inquiry search menu.
Match the defendant and filing Compare name, case number, court and dates.
Read later court events Booking information can be followed by formal charging, hearings, bond orders, pleas, dismissal, deferred adjudication, trial or judgment.
Look for the disposition of each count A single case can contain more than one charge with different outcomes.
Request a certified copy when proof matters Do not rely on a screenshot for an employment, licensing, immigration or record-clearing matter when an official disposition is required.

District Clerk copy charges

Current District Clerk FAQ copy charges
Document
Published charge
Delivery note
Non-certified electronic copy
$1 for up to 10 pages
Additional pages are $0.10 each.
Certified copy
$1 per page
Certified copies cannot be emailed.
Current District Clerk timing: beginning August 1, 2026, the office does not accept new walk-in customers after 4:30 p.m. Customers already receiving assistance before 4:30 p.m. continue to be helped.
First appearance after arrest

What happens when the person sees the Williamson County magistrate?

Williamson County associate judges conduct jail bail hearings seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Rights explained

The arrestee is advised of legal rights during the magistrate process.

Charges identified

The judge advises the person of the charges currently presented.

Bail considered

The judge sets bail and conditions of release as applicable.

Protective orders

Emergency protective orders may also be addressed.

The magistrate does not decide guilt or innocence at first appearance. The official county page also states that the magistrate cannot provide legal advice.
Williamson County Magistrate Office
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 512-943-1377
Jail Bond Records

Do not read one bond amount and assume release is automatic

The Williamson County Records Inquiry menu includes a separate Jail Bond Records search. Use it when bond—not simply booking status—is the problem you are trying to solve.
Cash bond

Money is posted as security subject to the applicable court and jail procedures.

Surety bond

A licensed bail-bond company may post the bond under applicable Williamson County rules.

Personal bond

A judge may approve release without requiring the full bond amount up front.

Personal Recognizance bond details

Certain non-violent charges may automatically be considered
Consideration does not guarantee approval
Only a judge can approve a personal bond
A misdemeanor attorney can submit a request to the magistrate
A felony attorney can submit a request to the assigned felony judge
The county currently states a 3% administrative fee for a personal bond
Check every case first. A person can have more than one charge, another warrant or another release condition. Clearing one bond does not necessarily clear the entire custody situation.
Do not choose a bondsman from an unsolicited call. Williamson County’s Bail Bond Board publishes an updated licensed bondsmen list. Verify the company before paying fees or providing collateral.
A very Williamson County-specific situation

A citation can be an arrest even when the person never has a normal jail stay

Williamson County operates a Cite & Release process for qualifying situations. The County Attorney explicitly explains that the citation is an arrest, but the person is diverted from the normal jail intake on the day the citation is issued.

Read the appearance date on the citation The person must appear on the date provided.
Appear at the Williamson County Justice Center The processing location is 405 Martin Luther King Street in Georgetown.
Complete booking at the Justice Center The person is fingerprinted, photographed and processed there instead of through a normal jail stay.
Appear before the magistrate The judge explains rights and the charge and sets bail.
Receive the next court date If there are no warrant or other release problems, the person can leave after completing the process.
The County Attorney currently states that Williamson County Cite & Release participants receive a $2,000 PR bond and pay a $60 processing fee on the appearance date. The Magistrate’s Office does not accept cash for that fee; the county instructs participants to use a money order or cashier’s check.
Do not miss the appearance date. Williamson County warns that failure to appear for Cite & Release processing will result in an arrest warrant.
Cite & Release questions:
512-943-1442 or 512-943-1446
Check current Williamson County Cite & Release instructions
Jail visitation

What visitors need to know before going to the Williamson County Jail

Confirm the person is still in custody Check Jail Records before scheduling or travelling.
Know whether you are family or an approved friend Family can visit during approved times. The inmate can identify up to five non-family friends on a visitation form.
Create an NCIC account for video options Williamson County uses NCIC-Inmate Communications for video visitation.
Arrive 15 minutes early for an on-site visit Allow time to sign in and verify identification.
Bring a current state-issued ID Visitors over 18 must present valid identification.
Take only your ID and keys inside The Sheriff’s rules specifically limit visitors to these items.
Williamson County visitation rules published by the Sheriff’s Office
Rule
Current guidance
Visit length
20 minutes.
Visit frequency
Up to 2 visits per week and 1 visit per day.
Non-family friends
The inmate may identify up to 5 friends.
Under age 14
Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Age 15–16
Must be accompanied by an adult.
Attorney / clergy
May visit 24/7 under the Sheriff’s published rules; attorneys must show a bar card.
Contact visits
Not allowed.
Special visit
May be considered for someone travelling more than two hours; the inmate should submit the request 7 days in advance.

Dress rules that can stop a visit

No sleeveless shirts or blouses
No see-through material
Undergarments must be covered
Shorts and skirts should reach at least mid-thigh
No gang-related clothing
No clothing displaying obscenities
NCIC customer assistance: 800-943-2189
Mail, calls and inmate money

Do not confuse the communications account with the inmate trust account

Two different systems are involved. Williamson County uses NCIC for inmate communications and scanned personal mail, while the Sheriff’s trust-fund instructions link to Access Corrections for money placed into the inmate account.
Regular personal mail → NCIC

Since August 1, 2022, regular inmate postal mail is routed through NCIC for scanning.

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

Clearly print the inmate’s name and booking/ID or SO number on the envelope or postcard.

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

Books and reading material must follow the Sheriff’s publication rules, including retailer-origin requirements.

Do not place these items in ordinary inmate mail

Cash or currency
Money orders in ordinary correspondence
Personal or payroll checks
Blank checks
Commissary-type stationery
Personal hygiene products
Food
Hard-cover books

Put money into the inmate trust account

Online

Use Access Corrections through the link provided by Williamson County.

Phone

Call 866-345-1884.

Lobby kiosk

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

Mail

Use a money order or cashier’s check with the Sheriff’s trust-fund mailing instructions.

Mailed inmate trust deposit
Inmate Trust Fund
Inmate’s Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 1939
Georgetown, TX 78627
Case-discussion warning: Ordinary inmate telephone calls, video visits and non-legal communications should not be treated as confidential attorney-client conversations.
Court-appointed representation

If the person cannot afford a criminal defense lawyer

Williamson County does not automatically appoint a lawyer to every arrested person. A defendant charged with a qualifying misdemeanor punishable by jail or a felony can request appointed counsel and must provide financial information under oath.

Still at first appearance

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

Released before applying

The defendant can use the county’s online Indigent Defense Portal before the first court date.

Still in jail

The person can submit a request through the jail kiosk or make a written request with help from the pod officer.

The judge makes the eligibility decision. Income is important, but the county also considers savings, liquid assets and exceptional financial circumstances.
Williamson County Indigent Defense / Pretrial questions: 512-943-1959
An attorney appointed in Williamson County represents the defendant on qualifying Williamson County charges. A separate charge pending in another county requires a request for counsel in that jurisdiction.
Crime victim assistance

Help is available even when the criminal case is still beginning

Sheriff Victim Services

Provides support, information and referrals following criminal victimization.

512-943-1373

County Attorney victim assistance

Useful for qualifying misdemeanor matters and protective-order assistance.

Protective-order contact: 512-943-1918

District Attorney

The District Attorney handles felony prosecutions in Williamson County.

512-943-1234

Local incarceration verification

Need proof that someone was—or was not—in the Williamson County Jail?

The Sheriff’s Office offers a Character Letter, which is a notarized statement indicating whether a person has been incarcerated at the Williamson County Jail in Georgetown.

Current published fee

$6 per Character Letter.

How to request it

The Sheriff’s current instructions require an in-person request during business hours, a completed request form, valid ID and payment.

This is not a statewide criminal background check. The letter addresses incarceration in the Williamson County Jail. For broader Texas criminal-history information, the Sheriff’s Office directs users to Texas DPS.
Record correction and clearing

Do not confuse an inaccurate arrest record with an accurate record you want restricted

The record is wrong

Identify which system contains the error: Sheriff’s booking record, police report, County Clerk case, District Clerk case or Texas DPS criminal history.

Obtain the controlling document and ask the record-owning agency about correction.

The record is accurate but may qualify for relief

Texas expunction or nondisclosure eligibility depends on the exact arrest, charge, disposition, waiting period and criminal history.

Obtain the complete court disposition before filing anything.

Williamson County District Clerk handles expunction-related district court filings and instructs filers to include the relevant agency contact information in the petition and order.
Addresses, phones and parking

Williamson County jail and criminal-record contacts

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

Jail Information: 512-943-1365

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

Main: 512-943-1300

Non-emergency: 512-864-8282

Fax: 512-943-1444

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

County and district criminal courts are located in this courthouse complex.

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

512-943-1150

Published courts hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

District Clerk
P.O. Box 24
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1212

New walk-in customers are not accepted after 4:30 p.m. beginning August 1, 2026.

Magistrate Office
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1377

Pretrial Services
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

Main: 512-943-3224

Indigent Defense questions: 512-943-1959

Bail Bond Board
710 Main Street, Suite 105
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1540

Parking near the Justice Center and jail

Williamson County’s court information identifies several free parking options around the Justice Center. The surface lot on 4th Street just north of the building and the parking garage on 4th Street across from the Williamson County Jail are listed as the closest options to the public courthouse entrance.
Justice Center visitors enter at the corner of 4th Street and Martin Luther King Street and pass through security screening. Bags and packages are subject to search.

Map to Williamson County Jail reception

Map to Williamson County Justice Center

Before you close the booking record

Save these details now—you may need them later

Exact booked name
Date of birth
Booking date
Release date, if displayed
Booking or SO number
Every listed charge
Every bond entry
Cause or case number
Arresting agency
Court assignment
These identifiers reduce repeated searching when you later call the jail, request a report, schedule a visit, send mail, fund an account, contact a lawyer or order a certified court disposition.
10 Williamson County arrest-log questions

Daily and recent booking questions answered

How do I see today’s Williamson County arrest log?

Open the official Williamson County Records Inquiry, select Jail Records and use the Date Booked field to narrow the results to the date you want. You can also search by first and last name or booking number. Open each matching record and verify the name, date of birth, booking information, custody status and charges before relying on it.

Can I search recent Williamson County bookings by date?

Yes. Williamson County’s jail records system supports Date Booked and Date Released searches in addition to name-based searches. Date Booked is the useful starting point for a daily booking log, while Date Released can help locate someone who recently left custody.

How do I find out if someone is currently in Williamson County Jail?

Search Jail Records through Williamson County Records Inquiry and review the person’s most recent booking. If the online status is unclear, call Williamson County Jail Information at 512-943-1365. The jail reception entrance is at 306 W. 4th Street in Georgetown.

Why can’t I find a recent Williamson County arrest online?

The booking may still be processing, the person may have been released quickly, the name may be entered differently, the arrest may have resulted in Cite & Release rather than a normal jail stay, or the person may have been booked in another county. Search by booking date, alternate name spelling and release date, then call Jail Information at 512-943-1365 if needed.

Does the Williamson County arrest log show bond information?

Williamson County Records Inquiry includes both Jail Records and Jail Bond Records. Check every charge and bond entry before assuming a person can be released. Williamson County recognizes cash, surety and personal bonds, and only a judge can approve release on a personal bond.

Does a Williamson County booking record show the final court outcome?

No. A booking record documents a jail or arrest event and should not be treated as proof of conviction. Class A and B misdemeanor court records are maintained through the Williamson County Clerk, while felony district-court records are maintained through the District Clerk. The county Judicial Records system can be used to locate case information.

How do I request a Williamson County arrest report or booking sheet?

For a Williamson County Sheriff’s Office incident report, arrest report or incarceration verification, call 512-943-1300 and follow the records prompts. Some public portions can be requested verbally during business hours. If staff instruct you to make a written request, use the Sheriff’s official Open Records process and include the case number, incident date, location, names and exact record type.

How do I visit someone in Williamson County Jail?

Williamson County allows approved family visitation and permits an inmate to identify up to five non-family friends. Visitors should arrive 15 minutes early with a current valid state-issued ID and bring only their ID and keys. Visits last 20 minutes, with up to two visits per week and no more than one visit per day. Video visitation is available through NCIC.

How do I send mail or money to a Williamson County inmate?

Regular personal mail is sent through NCIC-Williamson County Jail, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606, with the inmate’s name and SO or booking number. For inmate trust funds, Williamson County lists Access Corrections, phone deposits at 866-345-1884, a jail-lobby kiosk and mailed money orders or cashier’s checks to the Inmate Trust Fund.

What is the difference between a Williamson County arrest log and a criminal background check?

The Williamson County jail log focuses on local bookings, releases and custody records. A Williamson County Sheriff’s Character Letter only states whether a person has been incarcerated in the Williamson County Jail and currently costs $6. For a broader Texas criminal-history search, the Sheriff’s Office directs users to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Official sources used

Where the Williamson County information on this page comes from

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