Williamson County Jail Roster Overview
The Corrections Bureau maintains the jail and its records. The bureau houses a daily population of about 600 people, with bed space for 1,104. To look up jail records, the county says to search by first and last name or by booking number in the Williamson County Records Inquiry. The same court and jail lookup system serves both court cases and bookings, so a single search can connect a person to a case and a custody status.
The county roster covers only the local jail. It does not show people in state prison, who are tracked by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, or people in federal custody, who are tracked by the Bureau of Prisons. A person held on a federal hold may sit in the county jail, but the federal case stays in the federal system. For releases and state or federal lookups, see the released inmates page.
The jail is a large operation. Staff provide 24-hour security, transport people to and from court, pick up inmates from other counties and states, and supervise recreation and visitation. The county runs the Corrections Bureau on an annual budget of about $32 million. Bailiffs attached to the bureau also handle security at the Justice Center. All of this sits under the Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Matthew Lindemann.
How to Use the Williamson County Inmate Roster
The roster runs through the county's Public Judicial Records system. You can open it from the county Public Judicial Records page, which the county labels as its Court and Jail Lookup. A name search is the common path, and a booking number pulls an exact record.
- Open the Records Inquiry from the county Court and Jail Lookup link.
- Enter the first and last name, using the full legal name when you can.
- Review the results to find the right person and booking.
- Open the profile to see charges, bond, custody status, and any court date that is set.
Roster Search Fields
The portal accepts a short set of fields. The county confirms name and booking-number searches for jail records. A booking number is the most precise because it points to a single booking event.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Name | Text | Yes | Use the full legal last name. |
| First Name | Text | No | Adds precision to a common last name. |
| Booking # | Text | No | Pulls one exact booking record. |
What an Inmate Profile Shows
A profile ties the booking to a person, a charge, and a custody status. Bond and a court date appear when the magistrate or court has set them. The table below lists the fields you can expect on a county jail record.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Booking / SO Number | The jail's ID number for the booking, used for mail and money too. |
| Booking Date | The date and time the person was booked into the jail. |
| Charges / Offenses | The charges that led to custody, with cause numbers when filed. |
| Bond Amount | The bail set by the magistrate, with type and conditions. |
| Custody Status | Whether the person is in custody, released, or transferred. |
| Court Date | The next setting, shown when the court has scheduled one. |
Williamson County Jail Facilities
The jail complex sits near the Justice Center in Georgetown. A Direct Supervision facility opened in late 2003 and added bed space for a total of 1,104 inmates. The county provides food service, plus medical, mental, and dental care, and offers education and ministry to those in custody. The Sheriff's Office leads the department from a separate office address.
Williamson County Jail (Corrections Bureau)
P.O. Box 2119
Georgetown, TX 78627
512-943-1100
Capacity 1,104 beds; daily population about 600
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
508 S Rock Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
512-943-1300
Non-emergency: 512-864-8282
You can read how the jail operates, including search instructions, on the county Corrections Bureau page.
The Corrections Bureau page lays out jail capacity, daily population, and the rules for mail, money, and visitation.
The Sheriff's Office page is the gateway to reporting a crime, paying a citation, and reaching Victim Services. You can reach it through the county Sheriff's Office page.
The page links the Corrections Bureau, Law Enforcement Bureau, and the public records center for the Sheriff's Office.
Booking Process in Williamson County
The booking process moves fast after an arrest. The person is transported to the jail, booked, identified, medically screened, and classified. Staff record the charges and assign a booking number that follows the person through custody. From there, the person is brought before a magistrate.
The county's magistrates hold bail hearings at the jail seven days a week, every day of the year, under Article 15.17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. At that first appearance, the judge advises the person of the charges, the bail amount, and the conditions of release, plus any emergency protective order. The magistrate does not decide guilt and cannot give legal advice. Bond set here is what often appears on the jail record.
After the hearing, classification staff decide where a person is housed based on charges, history, and safety needs. The county provides medical, mental health, and dental care, plus education and ministry, while a person is in custody. A booking can end in several ways. A person may post bond, have charges dismissed, finish a short sentence, or be transferred to state prison or another agency. Each path changes the custody status you see on the roster.
Visitation Hours and Rules
Each inmate may receive family visitation during approved times if no court order blocks it. Visitors must arrive 15 minutes early to check in, bring only an ID and keys, and show a valid state-issued ID if over 18. Remote video visits run through NCIC and may be done from home for an added cost. The table below lists the county's published visitation rules.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visit length | 20 minutes |
| Visit count | 2 visits per week, 1 per day |
| Check-in | Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled visit |
| Adult ID | Current valid state-issued ID required |
| Children under 14 | Must be with a parent or guardian |
| Items allowed | ID and keys only |
| Attorney / clergy | May visit 24/7 with a bar card or clergy approval |
Note: The visitation schedule is subject to change, so confirm current times with the jail before you travel.
Jail Visitation Dress Code
The jail enforces a dress code for visitors, and the Sheriff may refuse a visit to anyone judged to be dressed wrong. The rules aim to keep visits orderly and safe. Plan your clothing before you arrive, because a wasted trip is easy to avoid.
- No sleeveless shirts or blouses.
- No see-through material, and all undergarments must be covered.
- Shorts and skirts should reach at least mid-thigh.
- No clothing that depicts or promotes gang affiliation or obscenities.
These rules apply on top of the items limit. Remember that only an ID and keys may be carried into the jail, so leave bags, phones, and other items in your vehicle.
How to Contact an Inmate
Mail rules changed in 2022. Regular inmate mail now goes to a scanning service, not straight to the jail. Send regular mail to NCIC-Williamson County Jail, Inmate Name and SO Number, P.O. Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. That mail is scanned and made available on kiosks. Legal mail, court documents, books, and publications still go directly to Williamson County Jail, inmate last name, first name, and date of birth, P.O. Box 2119, Georgetown, TX 78627.
Some items are never accepted by mail. The jail bars currency, money orders, checks, stationery items, hygiene items, food, and anything sold at the commissary. Books must come from a retailer, with no hardcover and no provocative or true-crime titles. Remote video visit accounts are set up through NCIC, by website or by calling 800-943-2189.
Commissary and Inmate Funds
Money for an inmate account goes through Access Corrections or the jail kiosk. You can deposit online through Access Corrections, call 866-345-1884, use the kiosk in the Williamson County Jail lobby, or mail a money order or cashier's check to the Inmate Trust Fund, inmate last name, first name, and date of birth, P.O. Box 1939, Georgetown, TX 78627. The county does not publish deposit fees, so confirm any service charge with Access Corrections before you send funds.
Account funds let an inmate buy commissary items inside the jail, which is why those same items cannot be mailed in. Sending money is the proper way to help with snacks, hygiene supplies, and other approved goods. Keep your deposit receipt, and confirm the inmate's full name, date of birth, and booking number before you send, since a missing identifier can delay or bounce a deposit.
When to Use TDCJ, BOP, or VINELink
The county roster is only one piece. A person sentenced to state prison moves to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which runs its own online inmate search by name or TDCJ number. Its results show location, offenses, and a projected release date. You can start at the TDCJ inmate information page.
The TDCJ page also links visitation, parole, reentry, and commissary tools for people in state prison.
For an active state search, TDCJ runs an online inmate locator. You can use the TDCJ online inmate search to look up a person by name or number. Federal inmates are found through the Bureau of Prisons locator, and custody-status notifications are available through VINELink. Both tools, plus the sex offender registry, are covered on the released inmates page.
If a county search comes up empty for a sentenced person, the TDCJ locator is the next place to check, and the federal locator covers anyone in Bureau of Prisons custody.
Common Williamson County Inmate Search Questions
A few questions come up again and again from families trying to reach someone in the jail. Short answers help.
How soon does a booking show up? The roster updates as the jail processes a booking, but there can be a short delay during intake and screening. If a recent arrest does not appear yet, wait and search again, or call the jail to confirm custody. Bond and a court date may not post until after the magistrate hearing.
Why can't I find someone who was arrested? The person may have already bonded out, been released, or been transferred. City arrests can route to a municipal hold, and sentenced people move to state prison. Check the TDCJ locator for state custody, and use VINELink to register for a custody-status notification.