Search Williamson County Arrests
Recent arrests in Williamson County are processed at the county jail in Georgetown, the county seat. Williamson County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, with a population over 600,000. The county covers 1,134 square miles north of Austin and includes Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Leander. The Sheriff's Office maintains a free online records inquiry portal. You can also search arrest data by phone or through written requests.
Williamson County Overview
Williamson County Arrest Records
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all arrest records for the county. Their facility in Georgetown has a capacity of 768 inmates. Sheriff Robert Cody heads the office, with Chief Deputy Tim Ryle. Bookings come from a long list of agencies: the Sheriff's deputies, Round Rock police, Cedar Park police, Georgetown police, Leander police, and DPS troopers. Every arrest in the county goes through this one central booking point.
Williamson County's fast growth has pushed arrest numbers up over the years. The county averages about 686 violent crimes per year. Drug arrests, DWI, theft, and assault are all common charges. The jail handles a high volume of bookings each day. The corrections bureau manages day-to-day jail operations, including booking, housing, and release.
The Williamson County Records Inquiry portal is the best tool for looking up arrest data online. You can search by first and last name or by booking number. The system is free and does not require an account. Below is a screenshot of the records lookup page.
The portal shows jail records, booking numbers, charges, and bond information. Results are current and update regularly. You can also use the Court Lookup system for criminal case information tied to arrests. Public access terminals are available at the Justice Center, 405 Martin Luther King Street in Georgetown, for in-person searches during weekday hours.
| Sheriff's Office | 508 S Rock Street, Georgetown, TX |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 306 West 4th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Jail Phone | (512) 943-1365 |
| Sheriff Phone | (512) 943-1300 |
| Fax | (512) 943-1444 |
Searching Recent Arrests Online
Williamson County offers several free options for finding arrest records. The inmate information portal is the most direct. No account or payment is needed to search. You enter a name and the system returns matching records. Results include case numbers, party names, filing dates, case types, and hearing schedules when available.
The county also has arrest records available through other search tools. Below is another view of the Williamson County records system.
Public libraries in the county offer free internet access you can use for records searches if you do not have a computer at home. The Justice Center in Georgetown has public access terminals available Monday through Friday. Complete arrest reports, officer narratives, and witness statements are not available through the free online searches. For those, you would need to file a formal public information request.
The District Clerk's Office at 405 Martin Luther King Street, Box 24, Georgetown, TX 78626 handles felony court records. Call them at (512) 943-1212. The County Clerk's Office at 710 S. Main Street, Suite 110, Georgetown, TX 78626 manages misdemeanor records. Their number is (512) 943-1515. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, with an extra fee for certified copies.
Texas Public Records Law
Williamson County arrest records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Section 552.108(c) requires that basic arrest data be released. Free inspection of records is guaranteed under Section 552.021. Names, ages, addresses, charges, arrest details, bond info, and officers' names are all public.
Formal public information requests may involve fees per the Texas Administrative Code. Basic online searches are free. The Texas Attorney General handles disputes about records access. The Sex Offender Registry through Texas DPS is also available for Williamson County.
Statewide Search Tools
The DPS Criminal History Search covers conviction records from all Texas counties for $3.00 each. The DPS Crime Records Division compiles statewide data. The TDCJ Inmate Search is free for state prison lookups.
The Texas Courts Case Search handles appellate records. Under Government Code Section 411.135, public DPS searches show only conviction and deferred adjudication data.
Cities in Williamson County
Williamson County includes several major cities. Round Rock is the largest. All arrests in these cities go through the Williamson County jail system.