Find a Williamson County Booking Before You Call or Drive to the Jail
Use Williamson County’s own Records Inquiry first. Select Jail Records and search with the person’s first and last name, or enter the booking number when you already have it. Save the booking or Sheriff’s Office number before you try to post bond, schedule a visit, send mail or deposit money.
If the arrest was recent and nothing appears, do not assume the person was released. Booking, magistration and record entry can happen before the online result is useful. This guide shows the fastest next step, including the separate Jail Bond Records search and the correct County Clerk or District Clerk route for the criminal case.
SO #
Choose Jail Records in Williamson County Records Inquiry.
Use first + last name or the booking number.
Call 512-943-1365 when online custody is unclear.
306 W. 4th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626.
County procedures checked August 14, 2026.
Skip the wrong office and go straight to the answer
Search first and last name. If the arrest was minutes or hours ago, the roster may not be the final word.
Follow the roster stepsWilliamson County places bond information in a separate search option. Check every cause before paying.
Check the bond workflowUse the newest jail record, then call 512-943-1365 when release, transfer or processing status is uncertain.
Troubleshoot custodyThe county uses video visitation. Keep the booking/SO number and arrive early for an on-site visit.
Read visitor rulesMisdemeanors and felonies have different clerk offices even though both can be searched through WilCo records.
Follow the court caseA person can be housed in Williamson County Jail after an arrest by another city or law-enforcement agency.
Request the right recordHow to search Williamson County Jail Records
Save these identifiers before opening another website
Information |
Why it matters |
Do not assume |
Use it for |
|---|---|---|---|
Booking number |
Helps identify the particular jail intake record. |
That an older booking belongs to the present arrest. |
Jail questions and record requests. |
SO number |
Williamson County uses this Sheriff’s Office identifier in local pretrial processes. |
That it is the same as the court cause number. |
Pretrial, custody and account questions. |
Booking date |
Places the jail event on a timeline. |
It is the exact time the alleged offense happened. |
Matching arrest and court records. |
Charge |
Shows the allegation connected to the custody record. |
That the prosecutor will file or prove that exact charge. |
Finding the criminal case. |
Bond |
Shows a release condition associated with a case. |
That paying one amount clears every charge or hold. |
Release planning. |
Court cause number |
Connects the jail event to a court case. |
Every booking entry has already reached the clerk. |
Criminal Case Records. |
Do this before deciding the person is not in Williamson County Jail
Phone: 512-943-1365
Reception: 306 W. 4th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
The first appearance is where bail and release conditions are explained
Check Jail Bond Records before calling a bondsman
710 Main Street, Suite 105
Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 512-943-1540
Do not confuse ordinary jail booking with cite and release
Williamson County uses different clerks for misdemeanors and felonies
Class A & B misdemeanors
Williamson County states that Class A and B misdemeanors are handled by County Courts at Law and that the County Clerk is clerk for these misdemeanor courts.
County Clerk Courts Division405 Martin Luther King Street, 2nd Floor
Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 512-943-1150
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., including lunch.
Open County ClerkFelony district-court cases
The District Clerk is the custodian of pleadings and papers filed in district-court criminal cases.
Williamson County District ClerkP.O. Box 24
Georgetown, TX 78627
Phone: 512-943-1212
Beginning August 1, 2026, the office states that it no longer accepts new public walk-in customers after 4:30 p.m.
Open District ClerkAsk the Sheriff for the exact document instead of “everything”
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office public-information instructions specifically list records such as an offense report, event report and booking sheet. A focused request is easier to identify than a broad request for every record connected to a person.
508 S. Rock Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Fax: 512-943-1444
Sheriff main line: 512-943-1300
Common public-information charges
Item |
Published charge |
|---|---|
Standard paper copies |
$0.10 per page |
CD |
$1 per disc |
DVD |
$3 per disc |
Labor |
$15 per hour |
Body-worn camera recording |
$10 per responsive recording plus $1 per full minute when the county’s stated statutory conditions apply |
Williamson County visitor rules are short—but easy to get wrong
Rule |
County guidance |
|---|---|
Visit duration |
20 minutes |
Visit frequency |
Two visits per week, maximum one per day |
Adults |
Visitors over 18 need current valid state-issued ID |
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; attorneys must present bar card |
Contact visits |
Not allowed |
Special visit |
May be available for visitors traveling more than two hours; inmate must submit the request seven days in advance |
Dress code
Personal mail no longer goes directly to the Georgetown jail
Regular personal mail
NCIC-Williamson County JailInmate Name – SO Number
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 75606
Clearly print the inmate’s name and booking/ID number on the outside of the envelope or postcard.
Postcards, letters and greeting cards are scanned and made available to inmates through jail kiosks.
Legal mail, court documents and approved publications
Williamson County JailInmate’s Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 2119
Georgetown, TX 78627
Books and other reading material must come from retailers. Hardcover books are not accepted.
Do not put these in ordinary inmate mail
Williamson County uses Access Corrections for inmate trust deposits
Use Access Corrections after confirming the correct inmate.
Open Access CorrectionsA deposit kiosk is located in the Williamson County Jail lobby.
Use money order or cashier’s check and the separate Trust Fund address.
Inmate Trust Fund
Inmate’s Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 1939
Georgetown, TX 78627
NCIC handles inmate communication while Access Corrections handles trust money
This distinction can prevent one of the most common family mistakes. Williamson County links NCIC for video visitation and inmate telephone funds, while its trust-fund instructions separately link Access Corrections for inmate account deposits.
NCIC communication account
Used for the jail’s inmate communication and video-visit system.
Customer service: 800-943-2189
Open NCICAccess Corrections trust account
Used for depositing money into the inmate’s trust account under the county’s current Corrections Bureau instructions.
Telephone deposit: 866-345-1884
Open Access CorrectionsAn inmate can request an appointed attorney from inside the jail
405 Martin Luther King Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Main Pretrial line: 512-943-3224
Court-appointed attorney questions: 512-943-1959
Release from jail does not always end supervision
Williamson County Pretrial Services supervises some defendants released on surety or personal bond. Conditions can include court-date reminders, ignition interlock, portable alcohol monitoring, SCRAM or location monitoring when ordered.
405 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Box 19
Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 512-943-3224
Use Victim Services when the arrest is connected to a safety concern
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Victim Services Unit assists people affected by crime, crisis and trauma and can connect families with local resources.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Victim Service Coordinator: 512-943-1373
Sgt. Victim Service Unit: 512-943-1374
Georgetown, TX 78626
405 M.L.K. Street, Suite 265
Georgetown, TX 78626
Use 911 for an immediate emergency.
Know when to switch from Williamson County to TDCJ
Williamson County Jail Records
Use for county booking and custody records.
- Fresh county arrest
- Pretrial detention
- County jail booking
- County bond record
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Use after a person enters Texas state-prison custody.
- Current state facility
- Offense information
- Projected release date
- TDCJ/SID-based state search
A jail roster entry and a Texas criminal-history record are not the same thing
WCSO offers a notarized Character Letter stating whether the requester has been incarcerated in Williamson County Jail.
Current published fee: $6.
For broader criminal-history information beyond Williamson County incarceration, WCSO directs users to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Open Texas DPS searchSome eligible Texas records can be cleared by expunction or restricted by an order of nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the actual disposition.
Texas nondisclosure formsWhere to go in Georgetown—and which entrance matters
Georgetown, TX 78626
Jail Information: 512-943-1365
The county says the reception entrance is at the north end of the Sheriff’s Office.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Main: 512-943-1300
Non-emergency: 512-864-8282
Georgetown, TX 78626
County and district criminal courts, clerk offices and Pretrial Services are located here.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Georgetown, TX 78626
Felony district-court records and expunction filings.
Where to park for court business
Map: Williamson County Jail
Map: Williamson County Justice Center
Five details that can save a wasted trip or payment
The county portal has distinct Jail Records and Jail Bond Records options. Search both when release is the question.
Williamson County Pretrial Services uses the SO# in post-release processes, so save it with the booking number.
NCIC handles inmate communication/video. Access Corrections is used for the inmate trust account.
Ordinary inmate correspondence is scanned by NCIC. Legal mail and approved publications still use the Georgetown jail mailing address.
County Clerk handles Class A/B misdemeanor court records; District Clerk handles felony district-court records.
The county specifically identifies the nearby 4th Street surface lot and garage as convenient options.
Williamson County Jail roster questions answered
How do I search the Williamson County Texas jail roster?
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 correct result and save the booking number or SO number before checking bond, visitation, mail or court information.
Can I find a Williamson County inmate without a booking number?
Yes. Williamson County says the Jail Records search accepts the inmate’s first and last name. Use identifying information in the returned record to make sure you have the correct person. If the arrest was very recent and no record appears, call Jail Information at 512-943-1365.
Why is someone arrested in Williamson County not showing on the jail roster?
A recent arrest may still be in booking or magistration, the person may have been released quickly, the name may be entered differently, the event may have been handled through cite and release, or the person may be in another jurisdiction. Try the name search again, check court records when a case may already exist, and call Jail Information at 512-943-1365 if custody remains unclear.
How do I check a Williamson County inmate’s bond?
The Williamson County Records Inquiry includes a separate Jail Bond Records option. Check all cases before arranging payment because each charge can have a different release condition. Williamson County Pretrial Services explains that Texas bonds may be cash, surety or personal, and only a judge can approve a personal bond.
Where is the Williamson County Jail in Georgetown?
The Williamson County Jail reception entrance is at 306 West 4th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626, at the north end of the Sheriff’s Office. Jail Information can be reached at 512-943-1365.
How do I visit an inmate at Williamson County Jail?
Williamson County uses video visitation. Inmates may receive family visits during approved times and may identify up to five friends as visitors. Visitors should arrive 15 minutes early with a current valid state-issued ID and may bring only their ID and keys into the jail. Visits last 20 minutes and the county allows two visits per week, one per day. NCIC also supports remote visits.
What is the Williamson County Jail inmate mailing address?
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 booking or ID number must be clearly written on the envelope or postcard. Legal mail, court documents, books and authorized publications use the separate Williamson County Jail address at PO Box 2119, Georgetown, TX 78627.
How do I add money to a Williamson County inmate account?
The Sheriff’s Corrections Bureau lists Access Corrections online, 866-345-1884, the kiosk in the Williamson County Jail lobby, and mailed money orders or cashier’s checks as trust-fund deposit methods. Mailed trust funds go to Inmate Trust Fund, inmate’s last name, first name and date of birth, PO Box 1939, Georgetown, TX 78627.
How do I find the court case after locating someone on the Williamson County jail roster?
Use the same Williamson County Records Inquiry and select Criminal Case Records. Class A and B misdemeanor court records are maintained through the County Clerk, while felony district-court records are maintained by the District Clerk. Match the case using the defendant’s identity, cause number, charge and filing information rather than relying only on the jail entry.
How do I request a Williamson County booking sheet or arrest report?
For Sheriff’s Office records, submit a written Texas Public Information Act request to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Open Records unit. Include your contact information plus the case number, incident date, location, involved person’s identifying information and the exact record requested, such as a booking sheet, offense report or event report.