Georgetown Mugshots and Arrest Records
Georgetown jail mugshots and arrest records are split between two agencies. The Georgetown Police Department handles arrests inside the city, and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office maintains booking records and inmate rosters for anyone held at the county jail. This guide shows you how to find Georgetown booking photos, search inmate records, request documents under Texas law, and understand the expunction process if your arrest record needs to be cleared.
Georgetown Overview
Georgetown Police Department
The Georgetown Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency within Georgetown city limits. Officers respond to calls, make arrests, and generate police reports that feed into the county system. The department is located at 809 Martin Luther King Jr Street, Georgetown, TX 78626. Their main line for non-emergency calls is (512) 930-3510. You can reach the department online at georgetown.org/police.
After an arrest, Georgetown PD books the individual at the initial point of contact. Most arrests result in a transfer to the Williamson County Jail in Georgetown, which is the main county detention facility. Georgetown PD does not maintain a separate long-term jail. The police department keeps its own set of records including incident reports, arrest logs, and related documents. Those records are available through a formal public information request.
| Department | Georgetown Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 809 Martin Luther King Jr St, Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Phone | (512) 930-3510 |
| Website | georgetown.org/police |
The Records Division handles requests for police reports and related documents. Requests can be submitted in person at the address above or through the city's online portal. For general city records, the city of Georgetown's website at georgetown.org has more details on how to contact specific departments.
Where Georgetown Jail Mugshots Are Kept
Booking photos for Georgetown arrests are maintained by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. When a Georgetown PD officer makes an arrest and the person is transported to the county jail, the Sheriff's Office completes the booking process. That includes taking the mugshot, logging the charges, and creating an inmate record. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office runs a public-facing inmate search tool at wilco.org/SheriffOffice.
The inmate roster is updated regularly and shows current custody status, charges, and booking dates. You can search by first name, last name, or booking number. For people no longer in custody, their records may still appear in search results for a limited time. For older records or historical booking data, a formal records request to the Sheriff's Office will be needed.
Note: Williamson County Jail is at 508 South Rock Street, Georgetown, TX 78626. The Sheriff's Office main line is (512) 943-1300.
How to Find Georgetown Arrest Records
Finding a Georgetown arrest record usually takes a few steps. The county inmate search shows who is currently in custody or was recently booked. For older arrests or dismissed cases, you may need to submit a formal request. State-level databases cover people who ended up in the Texas prison system.
Start with the Williamson County inmate search through the Sheriff's Office portal. If the person is not listed there, check the TDCJ offender database at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start for individuals who received a state prison sentence. For Georgetown PD reports specifically, submit a public information request. The Texas DPS also maintains a criminal history database at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records, though access for full background checks may require fingerprints and payment.
Keep in mind that arrest records and conviction records are not the same thing. An arrest record shows a person was taken into custody. It does not prove guilt. Criminal case outcomes, such as dismissals or convictions, are tracked by the Williamson County District Clerk's office rather than the Sheriff.
Public Information Requests in Georgetown
Texas Government Code Chapter 552, also called the Texas Public Information Act, gives every person the right to request government records. This includes arrest logs, booking reports, incident reports, and jail records held by Georgetown PD or the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. Each agency handles its own requests, so you must contact them separately if you need records from both.
Agencies must respond within 10 business days of receiving a written request. That response can include the records themselves, a cost estimate, or a statement that the agency is seeking a ruling from the Texas Attorney General on whether certain information can be withheld. Common reasons records are withheld include ongoing investigations, juvenile status, or victim identity. If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Attorney General's Open Records Division.
To submit a request to Georgetown PD, contact the Records Division at 809 Martin Luther King Jr Street or call (512) 930-3510. For Williamson County Sheriff records, contact the Sheriff's Office at (512) 943-1300 or visit their office at 508 South Rock Street, Georgetown.
Statewide Jail Record Tools for Texas
Several state and national tools can help when a local search comes up short. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice runs the main offender search for people who received a prison sentence. VINELink provides free custody notification alerts. The Texas DPS keeps a statewide criminal history database for law enforcement and authorized users.
- TDCJ Offender Search: inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start
- Texas DPS Crime Records: dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records
- VINELink Inmate Notifications: vinelink.com
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide access to criminal history data and serves as a supplement to local Georgetown and Williamson County search tools.
TDCJ's offender search covers individuals who were convicted and sent to state prison, which is separate from the county jail records maintained by the Williamson County Sheriff.
Expunction for Georgetown Arrests
If you were arrested in Georgetown and the case was dismissed, you may have the right to expunge that record. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, a person can petition the court to have an arrest record destroyed when the arrest did not lead to a conviction, when charges were dismissed, or when a grand jury returned a no-bill. After a court grants the expunction, agencies must destroy their copies of the record.
You file the expunction petition in the district court of the county where the arrest occurred, which for Georgetown arrests would be Williamson County. There are waiting periods that apply depending on the charge class and outcome of the case. If you completed deferred adjudication, an expunction may not be available, but you might qualify for an order of nondisclosure, which seals the record from public view. A local attorney familiar with Williamson County courts can advise you on eligibility and help you file the petition correctly.
Once the court grants an expunction, agencies including the Georgetown PD, Williamson County Sheriff, and DPS are required to remove the record. It can take some time for all systems to reflect the change. If a record persists after an order is entered, contact the agency directly with a certified copy of the order.
Williamson County Jail Records
Georgetown arrests are processed at Williamson County Jail. Visit the county page for inmate search tools and booking records.