Leander Arrest Records and Jail Mugshots
Leander jail mugshots and arrest records are held by the Leander Police Department and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. Leander spans parts of both Williamson and Travis counties, and the county that handles booking depends on where within the city the arrest took place. This page explains how to find Leander booking photos, search county inmate rosters, file a public records request under Texas law, and review your options if an old arrest needs to be cleared from your record.
Leander Overview
Leander Police Department
The Leander Police Department serves as the city's primary law enforcement agency. Officers respond to calls, investigate crimes, and make arrests within Leander city limits. The department is at 200 West Willis Street, Leander, TX 78641. The non-emergency number is (512) 259-3600. The department's general information is accessible through the city of Leander at leandertx.gov.
Leander has grown rapidly and its city limits now cross into both Williamson and Travis counties. Most of the city falls within Williamson County, so most arrests are processed through the Williamson County Jail in Georgetown. For parts of Leander in Travis County, the Travis County Sheriff's Office in Austin handles booking. If you are unsure which county applied to a specific arrest, you may need to check both systems.
| Department | Leander Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 West Willis St, Leander, TX 78641 |
| Phone | (512) 259-3600 |
| Website | leandertx.gov |
Leander PD maintains its own records for police incident reports and related documents. After an arrest, the person is transferred to the county jail. Police reports go to Leander PD's Records Division, while booking records and mugshots are maintained by the applicable county Sheriff's Office.
Where Leander Jail Mugshots Are Stored
For the majority of Leander arrests, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office handles booking and maintains the inmate records including mugshots. The Williamson County Sheriff provides inmate search services through their website at wilco.org/SheriffOffice. Searches can be done by name, and results show current custody status, charges, and booking dates.
The Williamson County Jail is at 508 South Rock Street, Georgetown, TX 78626. The Sheriff's main line is (512) 943-1300. For Leander arrests in the Travis County portion of the city, the Travis County Sheriff's Office maintains separate records. The Travis County Sheriff's website is at tcsheriff.org. Travis County Jail is in Austin.
Note: If you are not sure which county handled a specific arrest, start with Williamson County since the bulk of Leander falls there. If you do not find a record, check Travis County next.
How to Search Leander Arrest Records
To find a Leander arrest record, start with the Williamson County inmate search on the Sheriff's website. If that does not turn up results, check Travis County. For state prison records, use TDCJ. For Leander PD police reports, submit a records request to the department.
For state prison inmates, the TDCJ offender database at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start is the correct tool. The Texas DPS crime records page at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records covers statewide history. For Leander PD reports, contact the Records Division at (512) 259-3600 or visit the department on West Willis Street.
Criminal case records are separate from jail booking data. The Williamson County District Clerk tracks court proceedings and outcomes for cases prosecuted in Williamson County. Contact that office at (512) 943-1212 if you need to know how a case was resolved after arrest.
Public Information Requests in Leander
Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Texas Public Information Act, gives every person the right to request government records. Leander PD, the Williamson County Sheriff, and the Travis County Sheriff all must respond to written requests within 10 business days. Arrest logs, booking photos, incident reports, and related documents are generally available through this process unless a specific legal exemption applies.
To request Leander PD records, contact the Records Division at 200 West Willis Street or call (512) 259-3600. For Williamson County Sheriff records, contact that office at (512) 943-1300 or visit 508 South Rock Street in Georgetown. For Travis County Sheriff records, contact the Travis County Sheriff's Office at (512) 854-9770. Submit a separate written request to each agency if you need records from more than one of them.
If a request is denied and you think the denial is not justified, you can file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division. The AG can issue a ruling ordering an agency to release records that do not fall under a valid exemption. This process is free and accessible to any member of the public.
Statewide Jail Record Resources for Texas
Beyond the local Leander and county systems, several state-level tools can help with arrest record searches. TDCJ covers state prison inmates. VINELink provides free custody change notifications. Texas DPS keeps statewide criminal history data.
- TDCJ Offender Search: inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start
- Texas DPS Crime Records: dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records
- VINELink: vinelink.com
TDCJ's offender search is the right resource when someone received a state prison sentence after a Leander arrest, since those records are maintained by the state rather than the county jail system.
VINELink lets you sign up for free alerts tied to a specific inmate at Williamson County Jail or Travis County Jail so you receive a notification when their custody status changes.
Expunction for Leander Arrests
Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, you may be able to have a Leander arrest record expunged if the case did not result in a conviction. Expunction is available when charges were dismissed, a grand jury no-billed the case, or you were acquitted. After a court grants expunction, agencies are required to destroy all records tied to the arrest.
You file the petition in the district court where the case was prosecuted. For most Leander arrests, that is Williamson County. For arrests in the Travis County portion of the city, file in Travis County. Waiting periods apply depending on the charge type. If you completed deferred adjudication, expunction is generally not an option, but an order of nondisclosure may be available to seal the record from public view. A local attorney or legal aid organization serving the Williamson County area can advise you on eligibility and assist with filing.
Once expunction is granted, Leander PD, the applicable county Sheriff, and DPS must all remove their records. The process takes time. If a record still appears after the order is entered, send the agency a certified copy of the expunction order and ask them in writing to remove it.
Williamson County Jail Records
Leander arrests are processed at Williamson County Jail. Visit the county page for inmate search tools and booking record details.