Follow a Williamson County Booking From Intake to Release
If someone was arrested in Williamson County, start with the county’s Jail Records search. Use the person’s name or booking number, then save the booking or Sheriff’s Office number before checking charges, bond information or trying to arrange a visit.
Williamson County also gives the public a separate Jail Bond Records search. That matters because finding a dollar amount beside one charge does not always mean the person can walk out after that amount is posted. Another case, warrant, hold or release condition may still have to be cleared.
Choose Jail Records in Williamson County Records Inquiry.
The same portal has a separate Jail Bond Records option.
Call 512-943-1365 when custody or release is unclear.
306 W. 4th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626.
County procedures checked August 16, 2026.
Choose the shortest Williamson County route
Use Jail Records and search the name, date of birth, booked-date range or booking number.
Follow the lookup stepsReview every charge and case before assuming one displayed bond is the full release requirement.
Understand Williamson County bondSearch the custody result first, then call Jail Information if release processing is still unclear.
Check release statusThe jail shows the booking event. The court record tells you what was actually filed and how the case ended.
Verify the criminal caseCall WCSO Records for Sheriff-created reports; city police reports stay with the city agency that created them.
Request the right recordWilliamson County uses different systems for inmate trust money and NCIC communication funds.
Family support stepsHow to search Williamson County Jail Records
What to save from a Williamson County booking result
Record detail |
Why it matters |
What it does not prove |
Next move |
|---|---|---|---|
Booking number |
Tracks one jail intake event. |
That every charge survives prosecution. |
Use it when calling Jail Information or Records. |
SO number |
A Sheriff’s Office identifier used in local jail and Pretrial workflows. |
That every booking under the person is the same incident. |
Save it with the DOB and cause number. |
Date booked |
Places the custody event on the correct timeline. |
The exact offense time. |
Compare it with the incident report. |
Date released |
Shows when that custody event ended when a release date is posted. |
Dismissal or acquittal. |
Check the criminal case status. |
Charge |
Shows the allegation connected with booking or the case. |
The final filed or proven offense. |
Search Criminal Case Records. |
Bond |
Shows a release condition associated with a charge or case. |
That paying one amount guarantees release. |
Review Jail Bond Records and all active cases. |
Court / cause number |
Connects the jail event to a court proceeding. |
That another booking has no separate case. |
Use it in Criminal Case Records. |
Why someone may not appear in Williamson County Jail Records
Phone: 512-943-1365
Reception entrance: 306 W. 4th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Use the court record to see what was actually filed
Williamson County makes this easier than many counties because the same public Judicial Records system includes both jail and criminal court information. The important part is knowing which clerk controls the case after you find it.
Class A & B misdemeanor
Williamson County’s County Clerk is clerk for the Class A and Class B misdemeanor County Courts at Law.
- Start with Criminal Case Records online.
- Save the cause number and assigned County Court at Law.
- Check the docket and disposition.
- Use County Clerk Courts Division for copies or certified proof.
Courts Division: 512-943-1150
Felony case
Felony criminal cases filed in Williamson County district courts are maintained by the District Clerk.
- Search Criminal Case Records.
- Confirm the cause number and district court.
- Review charging documents, settings and disposition.
- Contact District Clerk for certified records.
District Clerk: 512-943-1212
County Clerk misdemeanor copies
Service |
Published amount |
Use |
|---|---|---|
Paper copy |
$1 per page |
Copies of available court-file documents. |
Certification |
$5 certification charge |
When a certified court document is required. |
Certified case-status letter |
$10 |
The County Clerk says it can provide a certified letter regarding whether a case has been filed or the status of a cause number. |
Williamson County Justice Center, 2nd Floor
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 512-943-1150
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; office states it remains open during lunch.
District Clerk felony copies and current hours
Check every Williamson County bond before paying
Three bond types used by Williamson County
The required bond is posted in cash through the approved court or jail process. Confirm the current procedure before arriving with payment.
A licensed bail bond company posts the surety. Use Williamson County’s current licensed-bondsman list rather than an unsolicited caller.
A judge may approve release on the defendant’s sworn promise to return to court and follow release conditions.
Williamson County personal-bond rules
A citation can still lead to a booking record
Release can involve more than clearing the bond amount
Post-release supervision may continue after the jail door opens
Williamson County Pretrial Services monitors some felony defendants released on surety or Personal Bond. Depending on the court order, supervision can include court-date reminders, ignition interlock, portable alcohol monitoring, SCRAM, drug testing or location monitoring.
Call WCSO Records before filing a formal written request
508 S. Rock Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Main: 512-943-1300
Fax: 512-943-1444
Open the Sheriff’s Public Records Center
Common Sheriff public-record charges
Item |
Published charge |
|---|---|
Standard copy |
$0.10 per page |
CD |
$1 per disc |
DVD |
$3 per disc |
Labor |
$15 per hour for commonly assessed non-programming labor |
Overhead |
20% of labor cost when applicable |
Body-worn camera recording |
$10 per recording plus $1 per full responsive minute when the county’s stated condition applies |
If city police made the arrest
Do not request a Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto or Taylor police narrative from the Sheriff merely because the defendant was booked into Williamson County Jail. Request the report from the law-enforcement agency that created it.
Agency |
Published phone |
|---|---|
Williamson County Sheriff |
512-943-1300 |
Round Rock Police |
512-218-5500 |
Georgetown Police |
512-930-3510 |
Cedar Park Police |
512-260-4600 |
Leander Police |
512-528-2800 |
Hutto Police |
512-759-5978 |
Taylor Police |
512-352-5551 |
Williamson County Jail visitation has a short checklist
Children and younger visitors
The county states that a person under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The county requires the visitor to be accompanied by an adult.
Dress rules
Do not send ordinary letters to the Georgetown jail address
Regular personal mail
NCIC-Williamson County JailInmate Name – SO Number
P.O. Box 591
Longview, TX 75606
Clearly place the inmate’s name and booking / ID or SO number on the outside of the envelope or postcard.
Legal mail, court documents, books & publications
Williamson County JailInmate Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 2119
Georgetown, TX 78627
Books and reading material must follow the jail’s direct-mail rules.
What the jail says not to send through ordinary mail
Do not confuse inmate trust money with NCIC phone funds
Inmate trust / commissary money
Williamson County links inmate trust deposits to Access Corrections.
- Online through Access Corrections
- Phone: 866-345-1884
- Kiosk in the Williamson County Jail lobby
- Money order or cashier’s check by mail
Inmate Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 1939
Georgetown, TX 78627 Open Access Corrections
Phone / communication account
The Corrections Bureau separately directs telephone and communication deposits through NCIC.
- Phone: 800-943-2189
- NCIC customer portal
- Jail lobby kiosk
Remote video visits use the same NCIC system
Williamson County says visitation-camera kiosks are available at the facility and remote visits may be completed from a smartphone or tablet. Remote service has an additional cost.
Create the account through NCIC and make sure the inmate information matches the current booking.
NCIC support: 800-943-2189
Do not pay for a remote session until you have confirmed the visitor is eligible and the visit can be scheduled.
An inmate does not have to wait until the first court date to ask for a lawyer
Jail reception and court are close—but use the correct entrance
Georgetown, TX 78626
The county says jail reception is at the north end of the Sheriff’s Office.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Public entry is at the corner of 4th Street and Martin Luther King Street.
Visitors entering the Justice Center go through security screening, and bags or packages are subject to search.
Victims do not need to call the jail for case-support services
Georgetown, TX 78626
Victim Services Coordinator: 512-943-1373
Georgetown, TX 78626
Protective Orders: 512-943-1918
Georgetown, TX 78626
Correction, expunction and nondisclosure solve different problems
Information is incorrect
Find which system owns the error: jail, arresting agency, court or Texas DPS.
- Save the incorrect entry.
- Get the correct certified court or agency document.
- Ask the record-owning agency to correct its data.
- Check Texas DPS afterward if the state criminal history is also wrong.
Information is accurate but you want legal restriction
Texas law provides expunction for certain qualifying records and orders of nondisclosure for some other cases. Eligibility depends on the actual disposition and case history.
Use TDCJ only after a state-prison transfer
Williamson County Jail Records should be your first stop for a recent local booking. If the defendant has been convicted and transferred into Texas Department of Criminal Justice custody, use TDCJ instead for the current state location, offense information and projected release data.
Williamson County booking and court phone numbers
Georgetown, TX 78626
Georgetown, TX 78626
Georgetown, TX 78626
Georgetown, TX 78626
Georgetown, TX 78626
Georgetown, TX 78626
Remote visitation / communication account help.
Inmate trust / commissary deposit help.
Details worth knowing before you call or drive
Do not assume the jail-search screen contains everything needed for a bond decision.
It is used in jail correspondence and Williamson County Pretrial payment workflows.
WCSO says some public report requests can be handled faster verbally.
A person can be booked later at the Justice Center without having spent the original arrest date in the county jail.
Access Corrections handles inmate trust money; NCIC handles communication-related funds.
The county lists the 4th Street surface lot and the garage across from the jail among the closest options.
Williamson County booking-record questions answered
How do I search Williamson County Texas booking records?
Open the Williamson County Records Inquiry and choose Jail Records. The county says you can search by first and last name or booking number. The public jail search also provides fields for date of birth, date booked and date released. Open the matching record and save the booking number or SO number before checking charges, jail bond records and the criminal court case.
Can I search Williamson County jail records by booking number?
Yes. Williamson County specifically lists booking number as a jail-record search option. A booking number is usually the fastest way to return to one custody event. When searching by name instead, add the date of birth and compare the booking and release dates before assuming the result belongs to the correct person.
Where do I find bond information for a Williamson County inmate?
The Williamson County Records Inquiry includes a separate Jail Bond Records option. Check the jail record first, then open Jail Bond Records and verify every case or charge. A displayed bond does not by itself prove that the person can be released because another case, warrant, hold or court-ordered condition may still apply.
How can I tell if someone has been released from Williamson County Jail?
Search Jail Records and use the date-released information when available. If the online result is unclear or a release is still being processed, call Williamson County Jail Information at 512-943-1365. A jail release ends the custody event but does not mean that the criminal charge was dismissed.
Why is a recent Williamson County arrest not appearing online?
A recent arrest may still be in booking, the name may be entered differently, the person may have been released quickly, the event may have been handled through cite and release, or the person may have been booked in another county. Try the surname with the date of birth, broaden the booked-date range and call Jail Information at 512-943-1365 if the status remains unclear.
How do I request a Williamson County booking sheet or arrest report?
For a Williamson County Sheriff’s Office incident report, arrest report or incarceration verification, call 512-943-1300 and follow the records prompts. The Sheriff’s Public Records Center advises callers to begin with a verbal request when possible. If staff says a written request is needed, submit it through the Sheriff’s official open-records process and include the case number, incident date, location, names and exact record requested.
What types of bond are used in Williamson County Texas?
Williamson County Pretrial Services identifies three basic bond types: cash, surety and personal bond. Certain people charged with qualifying nonviolent offenses may automatically be considered for a personal bond, but only a judge can approve one. The county states that a personal bond carries an administrative fee equal to 3 percent of the bond.
How do I visit someone in Williamson County Jail?
Check the inmate’s current status, then follow the Corrections Bureau visitation process. Visitors should arrive 15 minutes early with a current valid state-issued ID and bring only their ID and keys. Visits last 20 minutes. The county permits two visits per week and one per day, and nonfamily friends must be placed on the inmate’s approved visitor list.
How do I send mail or money to someone in Williamson County Jail?
Regular personal mail is sent through NCIC-Williamson County Jail at P.O. Box 591, Longview, Texas 75606 and must show the inmate’s name and SO number. Legal mail, court documents, books and publications use the Williamson County Jail address in Georgetown. Inmate trust money can be deposited through Access Corrections, by calling 866-345-1884, at the jail lobby kiosk or by approved mailed money order or cashier’s check.
Which clerk has the criminal case after a Williamson County booking?
The County Clerk handles Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in the County Courts at Law, while the District Clerk maintains felony criminal cases filed in the district courts. Start with Williamson County Judicial Records to identify the cause number and court, then request certified records from the clerk responsible for that case.