Round Rock Jail Mugshots and Arrest Records

Round Rock jail mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Round Rock Police Department and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. The Round Rock PD makes arrests inside city limits and handles initial booking. After that, most inmates are transferred to the Williamson County Jail, where the Sheriff's Office maintains the official booking photos and inmate roster. This guide covers where to find Round Rock booking records, how to submit a public information request, and what state tools are available for Texas arrest searches.

Round Rock Police Department

The Round Rock Police Department serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Round Rock is a major suburb north of Austin, mostly in Williamson County with a portion in Travis County. Officers make arrests inside city limits and maintain a Records Division for incident reports, arrest documents, and related police files. The department's main website is at roundrocktexas.gov/police. Call (512) 218-5500 for non-emergency matters.

To request records from Round Rock PD, submit your request in writing to the Records Division. Texas Government Code Chapter 552 governs how agencies handle public information requests. The department has 10 business days to respond. Include the full name, date, and location of the incident, plus any report number you have. For city-level records not involving the police, contact the Round Rock city administration directly.

After Round Rock PD makes an arrest, the person is processed and typically transferred to the Williamson County Jail. Once in county custody, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office takes the official booking photo and creates the formal booking record. That is where most Round Rock jail mugshots are stored.

The Round Rock Police Department website at roundrocktexas.gov/police has department contact details, public records request procedures, and information about services the department provides to the community.

The Round Rock Police Department processes city arrests and maintains police reports that can be requested through its Records Division under the Texas Public Information Act.

Williamson County Jail and Round Rock Booking Photos

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and is the main keeper of booking records for Round Rock arrests. After the Round Rock PD transfers an inmate to the county facility, the Sheriff's Office creates the official booking record. That includes the mugshot, the charges, and custody status information. Booking photos are public record once a person is formally booked.

To search current Williamson County inmates, contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. The county has online resources for checking jail custody status. For people who have been released, submit a public information request to the Sheriff's Office for older booking records. Provide the full name, approximate date of arrest, and any booking number you have.

Williamson County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas. The county jail handles bookings from Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, and other cities in the county. For criminal court case records, the Williamson County District Clerk handles felony filings. County court at law handles misdemeanor cases. Those records are separate from the jail and police systems.

Note: A small part of Round Rock is in Travis County. If an arrest occurred on the Travis County side of the city, the inmate may be held at the Travis County Jail rather than the Williamson County Jail.

How to Find Round Rock Arrest Records

Finding Round Rock arrest records means checking different agencies depending on what you need. Round Rock PD keeps police reports. Williamson County Sheriff keeps booking photos and inmate records. Williamson County courts hold case filings. Each system is separate.

For current inmates, contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office and ask about the inmate roster. For released inmates, request the police report from Round Rock PD at (512) 218-5500 and the booking record from the Williamson County Sheriff. For court case data, contact the Williamson County District Clerk. For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ offender search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start.

Some requests can be handled over the phone, but formal records requests must be in writing. The Texas Public Information Act requires written requests so there is a clear record of what was asked and when. Online portals, email, or mail all qualify as written submissions.

Public Information Requests in Round Rock

The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, gives any person the right to request records from Texas government agencies. That includes Round Rock police reports, Williamson County jail booking records, and court files. Agencies must respond within 10 business days of a written request. Large or complex requests can take longer, and agencies must notify you if more time is needed.

For Round Rock police records, contact the Records Division at (512) 218-5500 or submit a written request through the department's website at roundrocktexas.gov/police. For Williamson County records, contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office separately. Each agency handles its own requests on its own timeline. You cannot file one request and expect both agencies to respond.

Records that are commonly withheld include juvenile files, victim identity data, ongoing investigation documents, and certain personnel records. If a denial seems improper, you can appeal to the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division. That office reviews denial decisions and can order an agency to release records if they are improperly withheld.

Texas Statewide Arrest Record Resources

Several state tools can help when local Round Rock and Williamson County records are not enough. The Texas DPS maintains a statewide criminal history database. TDCJ runs the main search for state prison inmates. VINELink provides free custody status notifications for victims and family members.

• TDCJ Offender Search: inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start
• Texas DPS Crime Records: dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records
• VINELink Victim Notification: vinelink.com

Round Rock is one of the largest suburban cities in the Austin metro area. It borders Georgetown to the north and Cedar Park and Pflugerville to the south and east. The city has grown rapidly over the past two decades. That growth has brought more law enforcement activity and larger case volumes for both Round Rock PD and Williamson County Sheriff. For Austin-related arrests, those go through Travis County, not Williamson County.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Williamson County

If you were arrested in Round Rock and your case did not end in a conviction, you may be able to clear the arrest record. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 governs expunction in Texas. Eligible cases include dismissals, no-files, and grand jury no-bills. Once the court grants an expunction order, all agencies holding the record must destroy their copies.

That means Round Rock PD, the Williamson County Jail, and court clerks all must remove the record after an expunction order is issued. Public searches and background checks should no longer show the arrest. Processing takes time after the court order, so a record may briefly still appear while agencies complete the removal.

If you completed deferred adjudication, nondisclosure may be available. That seals the record from public view without destroying it. Contact a Williamson County attorney or a Central Texas legal aid organization to review your options and help you file the petition in Williamson County District Court.

The Texas DPS statewide criminal history database supplements local Round Rock and Williamson County records and covers arrests from across Texas.

Williamson County Jail Records

Arrests in Round Rock are processed at the Williamson County Jail. Visit the county page for inmate search and booking records.

View Williamson County Jail Mugshots

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