Search Williamson County Criminal Court Records

Williamson County criminal court records are filed and maintained by the District Clerk in Georgetown, Texas. The District Clerk handles felony case files while the County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records. You can search Williamson County criminal cases for free through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, visit the courthouse at 405 MLK Street in Georgetown, or request copies by mail. This page explains how the Williamson County court system works and how to find the records you need.

Williamson County District Clerk

The Williamson County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal court records for the county. The office is located at 405 MLK Street in Georgetown and handles cases from multiple district courts that serve Williamson County, including the 26th, 277th, 368th, and 425th Judicial District Courts. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Williamson County, the case is filed here and remains on record through sentencing and any post-conviction proceedings.

Staff at the District Clerk's office can search records by defendant name or cause number. In-person requests are handled at the counter during regular business hours. The clerk also processes expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 for defendants who qualify to have records removed from public files.

The Williamson County District Clerk page at wilco.org has current contact details, forms, and information about services offered by the clerk's office including electronic case filing options.

For mail requests, send the defendant name, approximate year, and payment to the District Clerk at 405 MLK Street, Georgetown, TX 78626. Call (512) 943-1212 to confirm current fees before mailing.

How to Search Williamson County Criminal Records

The free re:SearchTX portal is the best starting point for most people. It covers district court criminal cases across Texas including Williamson County. Search by name, cause number, or attorney. The portal shows the charge, court, filing date, hearing history, and current status with no account required.

Williamson County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas. The court system handles a high volume of cases, and re:SearchTX is updated regularly to reflect current case activity in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and elsewhere in the county.

For a statewide criminal history check, the Texas Department of Public Safety offers a name-based search for $3. For a fingerprint-based result, the FAST fingerprint program is available through approved providers. In-person searches are available at 405 MLK Street in Georgetown during regular office hours.

Williamson County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Williamson County are filed with the county courts at law and maintained by the County Clerk. These include DWI, assault, and theft charges below the felony threshold. The County Clerk's office is in Georgetown. You can find information about that office at wilco.org/departments/county-clerk.

For misdemeanor case records, contact the Williamson County Clerk directly. They can search by name or cause number and tell you what documents are available. Class C misdemeanors are not kept by the County Clerk. Those minor offenses go through the justice of the peace courts and the municipal courts in cities like Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, and Leander. Contact the relevant local court for Class C records.

Williamson County Arrest Records

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records for the county. When someone is booked into the county jail, the sheriff creates a record with the name, booking date, and charges. Arrest records are separate from court files. They do not show the outcome of a case or whether charges were ultimately filed.

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office maintains a page at wilco.org/departments/sheriff with contact details and services. Contact the sheriff's office directly for current jail roster information or recent booking data.

For state prison records, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search is available free online. The Texas sex offender registry from DPS lists registered offenders living in Williamson County by address and zip code.

What Williamson County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal case files in Williamson County include documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The file starts with the charging document and adds materials as hearings proceed and the case moves toward a verdict or plea.

The Williamson County District Attorney handles felony prosecutions. Information about that office is available at wilco.org/departments/district-attorney. Plea agreements and sentencing recommendations made by the DA become part of the public record held by the District Clerk.

Standard contents of a Williamson County criminal case file:

• Grand jury indictment or information with formal charges
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond paperwork and conditions of release
• Defense and prosecution motions
• Court orders and judge's rulings
• Plea agreement or jury trial transcript
• Final judgment and sentence
• Community supervision conditions if ordered

Expunged records are removed from public access. Juvenile records are sealed. The District Clerk can confirm whether a specific record has been expunged, but they cannot provide access to sealed files.

Fees and Record Access

Copies of court records in Williamson County cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional $5 fee. You can request copies in person at the courthouse or by mail. Send mail requests with the defendant name, case year, and payment to the District Clerk at 405 MLK Street, Georgetown, TX 78626.

Online access through re:SearchTX is free. The DPS name-based search costs $3 and covers all Texas courts. Official court forms are at the Texas Courts website. For legal help, Lone Star Legal Aid provides free services to qualifying residents. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool helps locate attorneys in Williamson County. Self-help guides on expunctions and record sealing are available at TexasLawHelp.org.

Cities in Williamson County

Williamson County has several major cities. Georgetown serves as the county seat and hosts the District Clerk and other county court offices. Round Rock is the largest city in the county. Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor, and Liberty Hill are other significant communities. All criminal cases filed in Williamson County go through the courts in Georgetown regardless of where in the county the offense occurred.

Cities in Williamson County with their own pages include Round Rock, Georgetown, and Leander. Cedar Park, Hutto, and Taylor are mentioned as communities in the county but do not have separate pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

Williamson County is north of Austin in central Texas. If you are not sure which county holds a record, check where the offense occurred. Neighboring counties with their own court records include Travis County, Bell County, Milam County, Burnet County, and Bastrop County.