Georgetown Criminal Court Records
Georgetown criminal court records are maintained by Williamson County, where Georgetown serves as the county seat. Felony cases go to the Williamson County District Clerk, which is located in Georgetown. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Williamson County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Georgetown Municipal Court.
Georgetown Overview
Williamson County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Georgetown are filed with the Williamson County District Clerk. Georgetown is the county seat of Williamson County, so the courthouse is located in the city. The District Clerk's office is at 405 Martin Luther King Street in Georgetown. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Georgetown, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Williamson County District Clerk provides online case access through the county's website. You can search by name or cause number. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Williamson County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost. No registration is required. Note that cities like Round Rock and Leander also file their felony cases through this same Georgetown office.
For in-person requests, go to the Williamson County District Clerk at 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, TX 78626. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Williamson County felony cases including those filed in Georgetown and is free to search with no account needed.
| Office | Williamson County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 Martin Luther King Street Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Phone | (512) 943-1212 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Georgetown Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Georgetown are handled by Williamson County Courts at Law and maintained by the Williamson County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below felony thresholds. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Williamson County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Georgetown Municipal Court are city records and are not part of the Williamson County court system. Traffic tickets and low-level city violations go to the municipal court. The county clerk handles everything above the Class C level.
Williamson County has multiple courts at law to handle misdemeanor caseloads from Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and other cities in the county. If you need a specific case, the re:SearchTX portal is a good first step before contacting the clerk's office directly.
Georgetown Municipal Court
The Georgetown Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Georgetown city limits. Traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and similar low-level matters are processed here. The Georgetown Municipal Court is located at 510 W. 9th Street in Georgetown.
You can pay citations and look up fines through the city's online system. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Williamson County court records. Certified copies of municipal court records must be requested directly from the city clerk.
Georgetown Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Georgetown are maintained by the Georgetown Police Department. GPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records through its Records Division. You can submit requests online through the GPD website or in person at 809 Martin Luther King Street.
Arrest records and court case files are two different things. An arrest record shows what someone was charged with at the time of booking. A court case file shows what happened after that in court. For a statewide criminal history, the Texas Department of Public Safety offers a name-based search for $3. The FAST fingerprint program provides a more precise result. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders in Georgetown by zip code.
What Georgetown Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file from Georgetown includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Williamson County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Williamson County District Clerk holds all of these.
Some records may be sealed or restricted. Juvenile records are confidential under Texas law. Cases subject to expunction orders or nondisclosure orders are not available to the public. Personal information in case files may be redacted before records are released.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current state prison inmates statewide. For legal help in Georgetown, Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool helps locate attorneys. Self-help guides are at TexasLawHelp.org.
Williamson County Criminal Court Records
Georgetown is the county seat of Williamson County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Georgetown go through the Williamson County courts, which are located in the city. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Williamson County court system, see the Williamson County criminal court records page.