Frequently Asked Questions About the Williamson County Jail

Please call us so that we may answer your questions and inform you of the bond process and the part we play in the court system. Our telephone numbers are (512) 930-3040 or (800) 766-7002 any time, day or night. Our professional licensed bond agents will be happy to help. The call is free, with no obligation. Whether your loved one was arrested on a previous warrant or on sight for a DWI, assault, probation revocation or any other charges, we’re here for you. We can help you with friendly, efficient, and non-judgmental service.

How do I know if someone has an outstanding warrant for arrest in Williamson County, Texas?

We can help you track down this information. Just give us a call any time day or night at (800) 766-7002 or (512) 930-3040. You can also look at the Williamson County Sheriff’s public records search site: http://judicialsearch.wilco.org/judsrch.htm or contact the Sheriff’s office directly at (512) 943-1300.

Where do I go to get information on whether bail has been set for my loved one and for how much? How can I find out when my loved one will see the magistrate? How can I find out more information about the charges?

Go on line to http://judicialsearch.wilco.org/SherSearch/jailfrmd.htm to see what the criminal charges are and if there is a bond set. The quickest way to be informed about when someone will be magistrated (seen by the magistrate Judge) is to call Freedom Bail Bonds and one of our licensed agents will go across the street, to the jail, and have your loved one call us immediately after they are magistrated and we can forward the call or information directly to you.

If a person was arrested on a warrant or has been in jail several days then you can get the information from either the Williamson County Clerk or from the District Clerk, depending on the case. If the defendant is charged with a misdemeanor, the case will go to the County Clerk. If it’s a felony charge, the case will go to the District Clerk. Contact the Williamson County Clerk at (512) 943-1150 or the District Clerk at (512) 943-1212. If you’re not sure which one to call, you can always call our agents to ask for help. We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, just a phone call away. Our numbers are (800) 766-7002 or (512) 930-3040. The call is confidential.

How do I bail or bond someone out of jail?

If you want to pay the bond yourself without using a bail bondsman, you can bring a cashier’s check to the jail at 306 West 4th Street in Georgetown. Remember, though, that Williamson County will not accept personal checks or credit cards, and that they will require you to pay the full amount of the bond. You may not get this money back for many months. Freedom Bail Bonds, on the other hand, is happy to accept personal checks and credit cards. Our fee is just a fraction of the full bond amount. For more information, please read our Bail Bond Services Frequently Asked Questions.

I have the money for the bond, or I’ve contracted with a Williamson County bail bondsman. Why can’t my loved one be released immediately?

At Freedom Bail Bonds, we can secure the jail release of your loved one as fast as the law allows. Every arrested person must first appear before a magistrate to determine the bail amount. If the defendant was arrested during the evening hours, this often means that he or she must wait until 8 a.m. to appear before the magistrate to have the bail amount set.

What is a cash bond?

A cash bond is different from a surety bond, because the full amount of a cash bond must be paid by cash, cashier’s check, or money order. (You can’t pay just a percentage of the bond amount, which is allowed with surety bonds.) If the defendant fails to appear in court when scheduled, the entire cash bond amount is forfeited.

If a cash bond is required, can I still use a bail bondsman?

Call us at (800) 766-7002 or (512) 930-3040 any time day or night to discuss your case, and we can help you determine whether bail bond services will work for you.

How can I get a refund for a cash bond that I’ve posted?

Cash bonds won’t be refunded until the case has been fully disposed, meaning the defendant has appeared on all court dates and has complied with all of the conditions of the bond. This can take many months, sometimes more than a year. After the criminal case has concluded, the fund order is signed by a judge and processed through the system, and the check is mailed. When you use a bail bondsman, such as Freedom Bail Bonds, it’s our money that’s tied up until the case has been resolved. We put up the money for bail. In exchange for that service, our professional fee is just a fraction of the bail amount. Please see our Bail Bond Services FAQs for more information. Or better yet, call us at (800) 766-7002 or (512) 930-3040 and we can explain the process to you over the phone. We’re available 24/7, and there’s no obligation with the call.

Where do I go to pick up an inmate released from the Williamson County jail?

When an inmate is released, you can pick up him or her outside the Williamson County jail reception area at 306 West 4th Street in Georgetown, TX. If Freedom Bail Bonds arranged for the persons release they will walk across the street from the jail to our office (307 S. Rock Street) and will be waiting there.

Where do I go to deliver medication for an inmate at the Williamson County jail?

Prescription medication may be delivered to the Williamson County jail reception desk at 306 West 4th Street in Georgetown, TX. Call (512) 943-1365 and speak to a "medical officer" to be directed on exactly how and when to do this process.

What's the difference between jail and prison?

In Texas, jails are administered by the county, while prisons are administered by the state. Inmates are in jail for periods up to about a year. Prisons house convicted criminals for longer periods than that, sometimes much longer.

What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case?

A criminal case centers on an alleged illegal action by the defendant, whether a felony or a misdemeanor. Some examples include DWI, Sexual Assault, Motion to Revoke Probation (MTRP), Theft, Criminal Mischief, Child Abuse, Assault and Battery, etc. The police arrest the defendant in a criminal case. The person can either await trial in jail, or if a magistrate sets a bond amount, the person can pay a bail bond in order to be free until the case is adjudicated. A civil case centers on disagreements between citizens. A defendant cannot be arrested on a civil matter. (Sometimes, an action leads to both a criminal case and a civil case, but only the criminal case can lead to arrest.)

What cities are a part of Williamson County?

We’re located at 307 S Rock Street in Georgetown, Texas, right across from the entrance to the Williamson County jail and just a block away from the courthouse. When someone is arrested for a crime in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor, Liberty Hill, and parts of north Austin, they are brought to the jail for processing. We can provide bail services for anyone being detained on a warrant that is in custody somewhere else.

What if I don’t see the answer to my question here?

Call us at (512) 930-3040 or (800) 766-7002. The consultation is free and we feel it is our job to educate you about the bail system and help you understand every option. This is how we earn our clients' trust. We’re available 24 hours a day to answer all your questions. Click here to read what some of our clients say about Freedom Bail Bonds.