Access Leander Felony Records
Leander felony records are mainly held by the Williamson County District Clerk in Georgetown, since most of Leander falls within Williamson County. Some parts of the city extend into Travis County, so in a small number of cases a felony record may be with the Travis County District Clerk in Austin instead. This page walks you through the right places to search.
Leander Quick Facts
Williamson County Handles Most Leander Felony Cases
The bulk of Leander is in Williamson County, so the Williamson County District Clerk in Georgetown handles most Leander felony cases. Georgetown is about 20 miles north of Leander along US-183. The District Clerk's office maintains all felony case files, criminal judgments, and sentencing records for the county. This is the main place to go for Leander felony records.
Williamson County has several district courts assigned to felony criminal cases. Cases are distributed based on charge type and court schedules. The District Clerk manages the records for all of them. The county has seen rapid growth over the past decade, and the courts handle a significant volume of criminal filings each year.
| Office | Williamson County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 Martin Luther King Street, Box 24 Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Phone | (512) 943-1212 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The Williamson County courthouse is in downtown Georgetown on Martin Luther King Street. Parking is available in the area. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Staff can look up Leander felony cases by name or cause number and pull the file for you. Copy fees are charged per page, and staff can give you the current rates before printing.
How to Search Leander Felony Records
Leander felony records can be found through online tools or in person at the Williamson County courthouse. Because Leander spans two counties, online search tools that cover all Texas courts are especially handy.
Start with the re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration. It covers every Texas district court including those in Williamson and Travis Counties. A name search will pull results from both counties at once. The portal shows case type, status, charge, filing date, and docket activity. It's free to use and updated from live court data.
Williamson County also has its own online access at williamsoncountycourts.org. This portal provides court docket information and is useful for checking hearing dates and case status for Williamson County felony cases. You can also look up the court of record for specific Leander cases here.
For state prison records, the TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows people currently in Texas state prisons or on parole after a felony conviction. Search is free by name or TDCJ number.
For formal criminal background checks, go to Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records. The DPS database covers all Texas law enforcement agencies and is the most complete official source for someone's full criminal history in the state.
Leander Police Department Records
The Leander Police Department keeps arrest records and incident reports for offenses within the city limits. These are separate from the court records at the county. A Leander arrest record can exist even if the case was dismissed or charges were never filed. To see the court outcome, check the Williamson County District Clerk's felony records.
The Leander Police Department Records Division is at 201 N. Brushy St., Leander, TX 78641. Phone: (512) 528-2800. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Their website is at leandertx.gov. Public information requests for incident reports and arrest records can be submitted through the department.
Leander Municipal Court also operates at 201 N. Brushy St. Phone: (512) 528-2801. That court handles Class C misdemeanor cases only, not felony charges. Felony cases go to the district court of whichever county the offense occurred in, which is usually Williamson County for Leander addresses.
Leander has grown quickly in recent years. If you're searching older records from when Leander was smaller, the Travis County District Clerk may hold records for addresses that were previously outside Williamson County boundaries.
State Felony Record Tools for Leander
Texas provides several free state-level tools that work well for Leander because the city spans two counties. These systems let you search both counties at once and provide a broader view of someone's criminal record across the state.
The re:SearchTX portal is the best starting point. It covers all Texas district courts in one search and includes both Williamson and Travis Counties. Enter a name and you'll get results from either county. The portal shows case type, court, filing date, and current status. This removes the guesswork of figuring out which county to check first.
TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows people in Texas state prison or on parole after a felony conviction. Search by name or TDCJ number. It shows conviction details, sentence length, unit assignment, and projected release date.
Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides official criminal history checks from the state's law enforcement database. This is the most thorough option for a complete record and includes agencies that may not report fully to the court portals.
Williamson County Felony Records
Most of Leander is in Williamson County, and the majority of Leander felony cases go through the Williamson County District Court in Georgetown. The county page has details on courthouse access, online resources, and how to request records.