Find Booking Reports in Williamson County
Williamson County booking reports are managed by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau in Georgetown, Texas. The county offers online inmate search tools through its jail roster page, making it easier to find recent arrests without calling the office. The Texas Public Information Act governs public access to these records. You can also use the TDCJ Offender Search for individuals who have been moved to a state prison. Williamson County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, north of Austin along the I-35 corridor.
Williamson County Overview
Williamson County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office runs the Corrections Bureau, which oversees the county jail and all booking operations. The Corrections Bureau is headed by the Chief of Corrections and handles intake, housing, and release for everyone booked into the Williamson County Jail. The Sheriff's Office is at 508 S. Rock Street in Georgetown.
The Williamson County Jail is located at 306 W. 4th Street in Georgetown and has a bed capacity of 1,104 inmates, though the average daily population runs closer to 600. This reflects the scale of law enforcement activity in a county that has grown significantly over the past two decades. City police departments in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and other parts of the county all rely on the county jail for booking and housing. All arrest records flow through the Corrections Bureau.
The Williamson County Attorney's Office handles open records requests and can be reached at (512) 943-1158 at 405 MLK St, Box 7, Georgetown, TX 78626.
| Office | Williamson County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Address | 508 S. Rock Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Jail Address | 306 W. 4th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Sheriff Phone | (512) 943-1300 |
| Jail Phone | (512) 943-1365 |
| Open Records | Williamson County Attorney's Office, (512) 943-1158 |
Williamson County Inmate Search and Booking Portal
Williamson County offers several online tools for searching current booking data. The Corrections Bureau page on the county's official website is the best place to start for official information about the jail and how to contact the department.
This official county page covers the Corrections Bureau and links to services for inmates and the public. It is maintained by the county and updated regularly.
The Williamson County Jail Roster is another online tool you can use to look up current inmates. It shows who is currently booked into the facility and typically includes charge information and booking date.
The jail roster is a quick way to check on a recent arrest without having to call the office. It is updated on a regular basis and accessible to the public at no cost.
The Williamson Records inmate search offers another searchable database for Williamson County booking data. This tool indexes arrest information for the county and may be useful as a supplementary source when looking up less recent records.
Use multiple tools together when searching for older records or when a name returns no results in one database.
How to Search Williamson County Booking Reports
Start with the online jail roster at williamsoncountycourt.org for current inmate information. This is the fastest option for recent bookings. You can search by name and see charges and booking dates without needing to contact the office.
If you need older records or a certified copy, you must submit a written request to the Williamson County Attorney's Office. The address is 405 MLK St, Box 7, Georgetown, TX 78626, and the phone is (512) 943-1158. Put your request in writing and include the full name of the person, the approximate arrest date, and your contact information. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the office has 10 business days to respond. They will tell you whether the records are available, explain any exemptions, or ask for more time if the request is large.
VINE is another resource available in Williamson County. The county uses the VINE system so you can register to get alerts when an inmate's status changes. This is useful if you need to know when someone is released or transferred. NCIC handles mail and video visitation for the Williamson County Jail, so inmate mail goes to a centralized processing address rather than directly to the jail.
Note: All inmate mail must be sent to NCIC-Williamson County Jail, Inmate Name-So Number, PO BOX 591, Longview, TX 75606. Legal mail goes directly to the jail.
Williamson County Booking Record Details
Every person booked into the Williamson County Jail gets a booking record created at the time of intake. These records are public under Texas law and cover the basic facts of the arrest and booking.
A standard Williamson County booking record includes full name, booking number, mugshot, charges filed, bond amount, court dates, housing location, physical description, date of birth, and arrest and release dates. The county's jail roster and online search tools make most of this information available directly. Records with active investigation exemptions may have some details withheld, and juvenile records are not public. The Corrections Bureau can provide certified copies of booking records for a fee per page if you need documentation for court or legal purposes.
Note: Booking records reflect charges at arrest, not final dispositions. A person may be released or charges may change after booking.
Williamson County Jail
The Williamson County Jail at 306 W. 4th Street in Georgetown holds up to 1,104 inmates. The average daily population is around 600. This is a large facility by Texas county standards, reflecting the significant population the county now serves.
Intake at the Williamson County Jail includes identification, health screening, and personal property logging. After booking, inmates are classified and assigned to housing. Bond is set by the court. Those who make bail are released; those who cannot stay until their case is resolved or they are transferred to another facility. The Corrections Bureau manages day-to-day jail operations under the leadership of the Chief of Corrections.
Visitation at the Williamson County Jail is handled through video rather than in-person contact visits. The jail offers both onsite video terminals and remote video visits through NCIC. You get two free 20-minute visits per week. Visitors under 14 must be with a parent or guardian. Visitors between 15 and 16 must be with an adult. To put money on an inmate's account, use the NCIC customer portal online, call 800-943-2189, use the lobby kiosk at the jail, or mail a money order to Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 1939, Georgetown, TX 78627.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates and inspects the Williamson County Jail regularly to ensure it meets state standards for housing, staffing, and inmate care.
Public Records Access in Williamson County
The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request booking and arrest records from any government office in Texas, including the Williamson County Sheriff's Office and the Williamson County Attorney's Office.
Written requests go to the Williamson County Attorney's Office at 405 MLK St, Box 7, Georgetown, TX 78626. Include as much detail as possible about what you need. The office typically responds within 10 business days. If records are denied, they must explain which legal exception applies. If you disagree with a denial, you can ask the Texas Office of the Attorney General to review it. Standard state-set copy fees apply for paper records.
For full criminal history background checks, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. That is a separate process from requesting booking records held at the county level. The DPS maintains statewide criminal history data, while county booking records reflect what happened locally at the time of arrest.
Statewide Texas Records Tools
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide access to criminal history data and arrest information covering all Texas counties, including Williamson County.
Use this portal for comprehensive background checks and full criminal history reports. For state prison inmate lookups, the TDCJ Inmate Search covers people currently in Texas Department of Criminal Justice custody.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jails across Texas, including the Williamson County Jail.
The Commission publishes compliance reports and sets the standards that county jails must meet. It is the right contact if you have unresolved concerns about jail conditions that local channels have not addressed.
Cities in Williamson County
Williamson County includes several large and fast-growing cities. Georgetown is the county seat. Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, and Taylor are among the other significant cities in the county. Arrests in any part of Williamson County are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Georgetown.
No cities in Williamson County currently have a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
If you are not certain whether a booking falls under Williamson County or a neighboring jurisdiction, check which agency made the arrest. These surrounding counties all have their own sheriff's offices and booking records.