Williamson County Mugshots Search | Recent Booking Photos

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Williamson County, Texas · Jail records, booking photos, charges, bonds and releases

Find the Booking First—Then Decide Whether the Photo Tells You Anything Useful

If someone was arrested in Williamson County, start with the county’s own Jail Records search rather than a commercial mugshot website. Search the booked name or booking number, open the matching record and confirm the booking date, date of birth, charges, bond and release information.

A booking photo can help distinguish similar names, but it is not proof that the person committed the offense and it does not tell you how the case ended. If the image you need is not publicly displayed, this page shows how to ask the Sheriff for the booking record instead of hunting through copied mugshot sites.

Search official Williamson County jail records Check the criminal court record Mugshot not displayed?
Full booked name Date of birth Approximate booking date Booking number SO number if known
WILCO BOOKING PHOTO LAB IDENTITY CHECK
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY
BOOKING ID · DATE · SO#
JAIL RECORD MATCH
NAME + DOB VERIFIED
PHOTO IS ONE IDENTIFIER — NOT A VERDICT
A mugshot records a booking—not a conviction. A person can be photographed during arrest processing and later have a charge rejected, reduced, dismissed, resolved through another disposition or found not guilty. Check the court case before drawing a conclusion from the image.
Official search

Use Williamson County Records Inquiry → Jail Records.

Search fields

Name and booking number are official starting points.

Jail information

512-943-1365 for current custody questions.

Jail reception

306 W. 4th Street in Georgetown.

Source review

Official procedures checked August 15, 2026.

Start with the actual problem

Which Williamson County booking-photo question are you trying to answer?

ARRESTED RECENTLY Is the person in Williamson County Jail?

Search the jail database first. A photo is secondary to confirming the actual booking and custody record.

Search recent bookings
PHOTO NOT SHOWING Do you specifically need the official image?

Call Sheriff Records before filing a lengthy request. Ask whether the booking photograph or booking sheet is available.

Request the record
SAME NAME Are you sure this is the correct person?

Compare the date of birth, booking number, SO number, arrest date and criminal case—not the face alone.

Verify identity
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT? Was the person actually prosecuted?

Follow the booking into Williamson County Judicial Records and find the filed charge and disposition.

Check the court case
FAMILY MEMBER IN JAIL Do you need to visit, call or send money?

Confirm custody, then use the correct NCIC or Access Corrections service.

Help someone in jail
OLD PHOTO ONLINE Was the case dismissed or cleared?

Get the final court record before considering correction, expunction or nondisclosure.

Review record-clearing steps
Four records, four different answers

Do not confuse the mugshot with the rest of the criminal record

JAIL RECORD Was the person booked?

Use the Sheriff/Williamson County Records Inquiry for custody, booking and bond information.

BOOKING PHOTO What image was created at intake?

A booking photograph is an identification record from the custody process. Availability online can vary.

ARREST REPORT What did officers report?

The arresting agency maintains its own incident, offense or arrest-report records.

COURT CASE What became of the allegation?

Use Judicial Records plus the County or District Clerk to find the filed charge and final disposition.

The fastest useful sequence: locate the booking → confirm identity → save the booking/SO number → check the court case → request the booking photo only if the image itself is still needed.

Go directly to the Williamson County task

Recent booking photos

Looking for someone arrested today or during the last few days?

Williamson County does not need a separate commercial “recent mugshots” feed to answer the basic question. The county’s own Jail Records search is the correct starting point for a recent booking.

You know the person’s name

Search the first and last name, then compare the date of birth and booking date.

You know roughly when it happened

Use the booking-date information available in the records system to narrow the event.

You have the booking number

Use it directly. This avoids mixing several arrests or similarly named people.

A very fresh arrest may not be visible immediately

Booking is still in progress Fingerprinting, photographs, property intake, classification, medical screening and record entry can occur before the public record is complete.
The person was cited instead of staying in jail Williamson County uses cite-and-release for some qualifying cases. A person can be photographed and processed later at the Justice Center rather than spending the original arrest date in the jail.
The arrest occurred in a neighboring county A Round Rock-area incident, for example, does not guarantee Williamson County was the booking jurisdiction.
The person was released quickly Search the criminal court record even if current custody no longer appears obvious.
Recent-arrest call script
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], was booked into Williamson County Jail on or about [date/time]. I do not have the booking number yet. Can you confirm whether the person is currently in custody, has been released, or is still being processed?
Williamson County Jail Information: 512-943-1365
Photo not displayed

What to do when the jail result has no public booking photo

Do not assume “no photo online” means “no booking occurred.” Williamson County officially tells users to search the jail record; it does not promise that every public result will display a booking image.
Confirm the jail record first Save the booked name, booking number or SO number, booking date and case number before requesting anything.
Call Sheriff Records before submitting a written PIA request Williamson County specifically advises people seeking arrest reports or incarceration verification to call 512-943-1300 and use the records option first.
Ask for exactly what you need If the image itself is necessary, ask whether the booking photograph is releasable. If you need the intake details too, ask about the booking sheet.
Let Records tell you whether writing is required The Sheriff warns that filing the written form when it is not needed can slow down a simpler request.
If instructed, submit a specific written request Include the person’s name, identifying information, case number, incident date, location and exact record requested.
State whether you will accept the public version with lawful redactions This can avoid unnecessary delay when protected material is mixed with releasable information.
Copy-ready booking-photo request
I request the releasable booking photograph and booking sheet for [full legal name], DOB [date], related to the Williamson County booking on or about [date]. Known identifiers are booking/SO number [number] and case number [number]. If portions are confidential, I agree to receive the public version with lawful redactions. Please advise me of any applicable charge before processing if a fee will be assessed.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Public Records Center
Start by phone: 512-943-1300 → records option
Fax for written requests: 512-943-1444
Mail/in person:
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Open Records
508 S. Rock St.
Georgetown, TX 78626
Read the Sheriff’s current records instructions Written-request requirements

Current basic public-record charges

Williamson County Sheriff public-information charge examples
Item
Published charge
What to remember
Standard copy
$0.10 per page
Additional labor or media fees may apply to some requests.
CD
$1 per disc
Usually relevant only when electronic media is needed.
DVD
$3 per disc
Separate video-specific charges may apply.
Non-programming labor
$15 per hour
Not every simple request requires labor charges.
Estimate over $40
Written itemization
The county provides an itemized estimate before work proceeds.
Identity safeguard

A face that looks familiar is not enough

Mugshot searches create an unusual risk: people naturally trust the image more than the written record. Use the photograph only after the record itself matches.

Full legal name matches
Date of birth matches
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Booking date fits the known arrest
Booking or SO number is consistent
Arresting agency fits the incident location
Charge and court case follow the same event
Release timeline makes sense
Before publishing, contacting an employer, sending money or accusing anyone: match at least two independent identifiers beyond the photograph.
Booking record decoder

What the information beside a Williamson County mugshot actually means

Read each field for what it says—not for what it does not say
Field
Useful for
Does not establish
Next check
Booking photo
Visual identification during the intake event.
Guilt, conviction or final case outcome.
Match DOB and booking identifiers.
Booking number
Identifying the custody event.
That every related charge had the same outcome.
Save it for jail and records questions.
SO number
Williamson County inmate-account and custody identification.
One particular case by itself.
Pair it with name, DOB and case number.
Date booked
Showing when the jail intake occurred.
Exact offense time.
Compare with the police report.
Date released
Showing when the displayed custody period ended.
Dismissal or innocence.
Search the criminal docket.
Charge
Identifying an allegation associated with booking.
What prosecutors finally filed or proved.
Open Judicial Records.
Bond
Understanding a release condition.
That paying one amount guarantees release.
Review all cases and holds.
Booking photo → court outcome

Find out what happened after the picture was taken

Williamson County Records Inquiry contains criminal case records in addition to jail records. The correct clerk depends on the court: the County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor County Courts at Law records, while the District Clerk maintains district-court criminal records such as felony cases.
Open Williamson County Records Inquiry Open Judicial Records
Select Criminal Case Records Do not stay inside Jail Records when your question is about prosecution or disposition.
Search the case number when available An exact case is safer than relying on a name match.
Use the defendant name when the case number is unknown The public-access help also supports tools such as Soundex and wildcard searching for uncertain spellings.
Open the case-number hyperlink Review the case details and court events.
Look for the filed offense The court charge may differ from the booking label.
Read the final disposition for every count Look for dismissal, plea, deferred disposition/adjudication, conviction, acquittal or another final court action.
Request a certified copy when proof matters A public web page or mugshot screenshot is not a substitute for an official court record.
Search trick built into the county system: the Odyssey help page allows Soundex for similar-sounding names and an asterisk wildcard when part of a name or case number is uncertain. Do not use Soundex and wildcard at the same time.

Class A & B misdemeanor record

Start with Williamson County Judicial Records. Official misdemeanor court records are maintained through the County Clerk.

County Clerk – Courts Division
405 Martin Luther King St.
Georgetown, TX 78626

Phone: 512-943-1515

Justice Center court hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Williamson County Clerk

Felony / District Court record

District-court criminal records are maintained by the Williamson County District Clerk.

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

Phone: 512-943-1212

Beginning August 1, 2026, the District Clerk does not accept new walk-in customers after 4:30 p.m.

Williamson County District Clerk

District Clerk copy costs worth knowing

Published Williamson County District Clerk record-request charges
Copy
Published charge
Delivery
Certified or non-certified paper
$1 per page
Certified copies are mailed or picked up.
Electronic non-certified, first 10 pages
$1
Can be emailed or faxed.
Electronic after 10 pages
$0.10 per additional page
Electronic.
Credit-card transaction
$2 convenience fee
Applies to credit-card transactions.
The District Clerk’s current record-request form says to allow up to three days for completion and asks requesters not to call before the completion date. Use the exact case/cause number whenever possible to reduce delay.
Bond and release

If the person is still in jail, a mugshot search is only the beginning

Cash or surety bond

Check the jail record and the Jail Bond Records option in Williamson County Records Inquiry for current bond information.

If using a bail-bond company, verify that it appears on the Williamson County Bail Bond Board’s current licensed list.

Williamson County Bail Bond Board

Personal Recognizance bond

Williamson County states that some people charged with qualifying non-violent offenses are automatically considered for a Personal Bond, but qualification is not guaranteed.

Only a judge can approve a personal bond. The county currently states that the administrative fee is 3% of the bond amount.

Read WilCo PR-bond rules
A listed bond amount does not always mean immediate release. Another charge, warrant, hold, judicial condition or unfinished release process can keep the person in custody.
Bond-check call script
I am calling about [full name], DOB [date], booking/SO number [number]. Can you confirm every active charge, current bond type and amount, whether there are any holds or other cases preventing release, and whether the person has already begun the release process?
Williamson County Jail

Where to go when an online search is not enough

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

Jail Information: 512-943-1365

The county states that the reception entrance is at 306 W. 4th Street on the north end of the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff headquarters / records
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

Parking: the current Corrections page identifies the jail reception entrance but does not publish a specific visitor-parking guarantee. Do not rely on an old map or third-party claim that a particular lot is free. Allow extra time in downtown Georgetown and follow posted parking restrictions.
The Corrections Bureau reports a daily jail population of approximately 600 people and bed space for 1,104. Medical, mental-health and dental care are provided to incarcerated individuals, along with education and ministry services.
Visiting someone you found

Williamson County visitation rules that matter before you drive to Georgetown

Confirm that the person is still in custody Recheck Jail Records or call 512-943-1365 before leaving home.
Confirm that you are an approved visitor Family members may visit during approved periods unless prohibited by court order. The inmate may identify up to five friends on the visitation form.
Arrive 15 minutes early Give yourself enough time to check in.
Bring a current state-issued ID Visitors over 18 must present valid state-issued identification.
Bring only your ID and keys Those are the only visitor items the county says may be brought into the jail.
Expect a 20-minute visit The current rule allows two visits per week, limited to one visit per day.
Dress for the jail’s posted standards Sleeveless tops, see-through material, exposed undergarments, very short shorts/skirts and clothing displaying gang affiliation or obscenities are prohibited.
Use NCIC for remote video Remote visits can be made using a phone or tablet after setting up an NCIC account. Fees apply.
Visitors under 14 need a parent or guardian
Ages 15–16 must be accompanied by an adult
Attorneys may visit 24/7 with bar card
Clergy may visit 24/7
Contact visits are not allowed
Special-visit request: inmate submits 7 days ahead
Travelling more than two hours? Williamson County says special visits may be facilitated for people travelling more than two hours from the jail. The inmate should submit the request seven days before the desired date.
Check current jail and visitation rules NCIC visitation account
NCIC customer service: 800-943-2189
Three different inmate addresses

Do not send every type of Williamson County inmate mail to the same place

Williamson County has separate destinations for ordinary personal correspondence, legal/official material and money sent to the inmate trust fund. Mixing them up is an easy way to delay or return mail.

Regular personal letters, postcards and greeting cards
NCIC-Williamson County Jail
Inmate Name – SO Number
P.O. Box 591
Longview, TX 75606

NCIC scans ordinary personal mail so the inmate can view it through jail kiosks.

Legal mail, court documents and approved books/publications
Williamson County Jail
Inmate Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 2119
Georgetown, TX 78627

Books and publications must follow the jail’s retailer and content restrictions.

Money order or cashier’s check for inmate trust fund
Inmate Trust Fund
Inmate Last Name, First Name, DOB
P.O. Box 1939
Georgetown, TX 78627
Do not put money inside ordinary inmate correspondence. Currency, money orders, payroll checks, personal checks and blank checks are not accepted as personal mail.

Other items the jail says will not be delivered through ordinary mail

Blank paper, envelopes or stamps
Pens or pencils
Blank cards or postcards
Personal hygiene products
Food items
Other items available through commissary
Avoid the two-account mistake

Access Corrections and NCIC do different jobs

Access Corrections → inmate trust / commissary

Use this route when you want to place money into the inmate’s trust account for eligible jail purchases.

  • Online through Access Corrections
  • Phone: 866-345-1884
  • Kiosk in the Williamson County Jail lobby
  • Money order/cashier’s check by mail
Access Corrections

NCIC → calls and remote video

NCIC handles the jail’s inmate communication system and remote video visitation.

  • Phone deposits/support: 800-943-2189
  • Online NCIC customer portal
  • Jail-lobby kiosk where applicable
NCIC communications
Before paying: verify the inmate’s booked name and SO/booking identifier. Do not assume money placed into a telephone account can be spent on commissary—or vice versa.
Old booking photo or corrected history

Start with the case outcome—not with a removal company

Find the original jail record Save the booking/SO number and arrest date.
Find the complete criminal court case Determine whether the charge was dismissed, rejected, deferred, convicted or otherwise resolved.
Obtain a certified disposition if proof matters This is the document most useful when correcting a private background report.
Separate an inaccurate record from an accurate old record Wrong data requires correction. An accurate record may require legal relief such as expunction or nondisclosure if eligible.
Identify every agency connected to the arrest Expunction petitions can involve the Sheriff, arresting police department, prosecutor, clerk, DPS and other record holders.
Use current Texas eligibility guidance Do not rely on a mugshot-removal company to determine legal eligibility.
Williamson County District Clerk states that expunction inquiries should include the cause number and full applicant name. The office also notes a $25 issuance fee for each agency in an expunction petition that does not have an email address listed for service.
Williamson County District Clerk Texas expunction guidance Texas court forms
No longer in the county jail?

When the Williamson County booking is old but custody continues elsewhere

If the Williamson County jail record shows release or transfer and the person later entered Texas prison custody, move to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice search instead of repeatedly checking the old county mugshot.

TDCJ’s current offender search supports name, SID number and TDCJ number and can show state-prison location, offenses and projected release information.
Open official TDCJ inmate information
Contacts worth saving

Williamson County jail, records and criminal-court contacts

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

512-943-1365

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

512-943-1300

Non-emergency: 512-864-8282

WCSO Public Records

Call 512-943-1300 and choose the records option.

Fax: 512-943-1444

County Clerk – misdemeanor courts
405 Martin Luther King St.
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1515

District Clerk
405 Martin Luther King St.
Georgetown, TX 78626

512-943-1212

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

Indigent Defense: 512-943-1959

Pretrial Services: 512-943-3224

Access Corrections

Inmate trust / commissary deposits

866-345-1884

NCIC

Calls and remote video visitation

800-943-2189

Map to Williamson County Jail reception

Map to Williamson County Justice Center

Before driving: recheck custody, office hours and the exact destination. The jail reception entrance, Sheriff records office and Justice Center are different stops.
Williamson County shortcuts

Six details that prevent the most common mistakes

Call Records before filing the form

The Sheriff itself says a written request can delay something that might be handled more simply by phone.

Keep the SO number

It appears in several Williamson County inmate processes and is useful after the original search.

Do not mail ordinary letters to the jail

Personal correspondence is scanned through NCIC in Longview.

Access Corrections ≠ NCIC

One handles inmate trust money; the other handles communications and remote visits.

Misdemeanor and felony copies use different clerks

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

A photo is not the case result

If you need to know what happened legally, spend your time in Judicial Records—not on a mugshot page.

10 practical questions

Williamson County mugshot and recent-booking FAQs

How do I search Williamson County Texas mugshots and recent bookings?

Use the official Williamson County Records Inquiry and select Jail Records. Search by the person’s first and last name or booking number. Open the matching jail record and verify the name, date of birth, booking date, release date, SO or booking identifier, charges and bond information before relying on any booking photo.

Does every Williamson County jail record show a mugshot?

No public county instruction guarantees a booking photograph on every result. Williamson County officially directs users to Jail Records, but image availability can vary. If no image appears and you genuinely need it, ask Sheriff Records whether the booking photograph or booking sheet is releasable.

How can I find someone booked into Williamson County Jail today?

Open Jail Records and search the person’s name. Booking date and release date can help identify the correct event. If the arrest is extremely recent and nothing appears yet, call Jail Information at 512-943-1365.

What should I verify before treating a Williamson County mugshot as the correct person?

Match the full name with at least one additional identifier such as date of birth, booking number, SO number, booking date or associated criminal case. A face alone is not enough for reliable identification.

How do I request a Williamson County booking photo that is not online?

Call the Sheriff’s Public Records Center at 512-943-1300 and use the records option first. If staff tell you to submit a written request, identify the person, date, case number and specifically request the booking photograph or booking sheet, subject to applicable public-record restrictions.

Does a Williamson County mugshot mean the person was convicted?

No. It documents a custody or booking event. Check Williamson County Judicial Records and the appropriate County Clerk or District Clerk record for the filed charge and disposition.

Where is Williamson County Jail in Georgetown?

Williamson County Jail is at 306 W. 4th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626. The county says the reception entrance is on the north end of the Sheriff’s Office. Jail Information is 512-943-1365.

How do I visit someone in Williamson County Jail?

Confirm that the person remains in custody and that you are an approved visitor. Arrive 15 minutes early with current state-issued ID and bring only your ID and keys. Visits last 20 minutes, with two visits per week and no more than one per day. NCIC provides remote video visitation.

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

Use Access Corrections for inmate trust and commissary funds. Ordinary personal mail goes through the NCIC scanning address in Longview. NCIC also handles phone and remote-visitation accounts. Legal mail and approved publications go directly to the jail, so use the correct address for the type of item being sent.

Can a Williamson County mugshot or arrest record be expunged or sealed?

Some Texas arrest records may qualify for expunction and some cases may qualify for an order of nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the charge, final disposition and case history. Obtain the complete Williamson County court record first and use current Texas legal guidance or a qualified attorney.

Primary-source checklist

Official resources used for this Williamson County page

Jail and Sheriff
Courts and release
Legal and custody help
Accuracy, identity and fair-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational website. It is not the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Williamson County Jail, County Clerk, District Clerk, District Attorney, County Attorney, Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a law firm.

Booking photographs and jail records can be misunderstood when separated from the related court record. Verify identity using multiple identifiers and check the current disposition before using an arrest record for employment, housing, publication, financial, legal or safety decisions.

A booking photo is not evidence that a person was convicted. Every accused person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Jail status, booking images, bond, visitation, providers, mail addresses, fees, court hours and public-record procedures can change. Recheck the linked official source before completing a live action.

Last official-source review: August 15, 2026. No VideoObject was added because no sufficiently useful title-specific official video with fully verified upload metadata was identified during the source review.

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