Established in 1848, Williamson County, named after Rober McAlpin Williamson, a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto, is located in Central Texas and has a population of over 700,000 residents. Williamson County covers an approximate area of 2,937 square kilometers. The county has its seat in Georgetown and is home to Southwestern University, a prestigious liberal arts college in Georgetown.

Courts in Williamson County

The courts in Williamson County comprise District Courts, Constitutional County Courts, County Courts, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts. The 6 Williamson County District Courts have general jurisdiction over criminal and felony cases, including DUIs, child welfare, family matters, personal injury lawsuits, and large-scale commercial disputes. The Constitutional County Court shares jurisdiction with the Justice Courts for civil cases for dispute amounts between $200 and $10,000. They have original jurisdiction over probate cases.

The 5 County Courts at Law handles misdemeanor cases that do not carry incarceration penalties and may preside over health or safety ordinance violations. The Justice Court handles preliminary hearings for some traffic misdemeanors, minor alcohol violation cases, and tobacco violation cases without penalties for incarceration. The civil cases include foreclosures of mortgages, enforcement of liens on property, and small claims. The Municipal Courts handle municipal ordinance violations and violations of city ordinances. 

Where to Find Public Court Records in Williamson County

Public court records are documents from the courts open to the general public in Williamson County. Williamson County public court records are available online. Interested persons may access public court documents using the Williamson County Records Enquiry lookup tool. The tool provides access to all public court records filed and heard in the county. In addition, record seekers may mail requests for public court records or visit the courthouses to view and access the documents.

Types of Public Court Records in Williamson County

Access to public court records ensures fairness and openness in the county’s judicial process. Court records publicly available to Williamson County residents include:

• Civil Court Records: Employment disputes, small claims, property disputes, personal injury claims, contract disputes, and landlord/tenant disputes
• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors records such as aggravated assaults, burglary, petty theft, and trespassing
• Family Law Records: Divorce, annulment, child and spousal support,
• Probate Records: They include guardianship, wills and estates, trust, name change, and conservatorship
• Traffic Court Records: Citations, driving under the influence,  illegal parking, and speeding tickets

Confidential Court Records in Williamson County

Confidential court records are court papers and documents from legal proceedings inaccessible to the general public. Confidential court records contain private or sensitive information where disclosure may threaten one’s safety or result in an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Confidential court records are sealed by federal or state laws or by a court order. Therefore, juvenile court records, adoption records, trade secrets, medical and mental health records, drug and alcohol treatment information, and grand jury proceedings are confidential court records unavailable to Williamson County residents.

Likewise, personal identifying information in public court records is confidential and exempted from public view. Personal identifiers such as date of birth, Social Security numbers, financial account information, tax identification numbers, passport numbers, personal email addresses, and home addresses are redacted from public court records in Williamson County.

Juvenile Delinquency in Williamson, TX

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Williamson County, juvenile delinquency offenses are on the rise. There are many reasons for the inflation in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Texas often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of charges, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 806 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Williamson County. Of that total, 99% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 794 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Williamson County, are focusing on family counseling and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Williamson County juvenile delinquency tallies will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Williamson County, TX

https://texas.gov/

County Seat:	Georgetown
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1848
Total Square Miles:	1,134
2019 Population:	547,545
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	710 S Main St County Courthouse Georgetown , TX 78626-5703 http://www.wilco.org/

Williamson County, TX Courts