Williamson County District Clerk
Lisa David, the Williamson County District Clerk is the clerk
for the 277th Judicial District Court, presiding Judge Ken Anderson; the
368th Judicial District Court, presiding Judge Burt Carnes; the 26th Judicial
District Court, presiding Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield; the 395th Judicial
District Court, presiding Judge Michael Jergins and in family law matters
for the County Court at Law #1, presiding Judge Suzanne Brooks; County
Court at Law #2, presiding Judge Tim Wright; County Court Court at
Law #3, presiding Judge Don Higginbotham; and County Court Court at Law
#4, presiding Judge John B. McMaster.
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The Clerk of the Court
The duties of the District Clerk are to serve in
a administrative capacity for the court. The District Clerk is the
custodian of all court documents that are a part of any case and is
responsible for the security of the records. Additionally, the
District Clerk is responsible for docketing, indexing and recording,
collecting fees, fines and court costs and managing all funds held
in litigation; and performs such other duties as are imposed by
statute or rule. The District Clerk is often present in the
courtroom to file documents, take and administer oaths of
defendants, witnesses and jurors and assist the Judge in the
management of the docket. The duties of the District Clerk are
extensive and interface with each phase of the judicial process.
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Custodian of the Record
The District Clerk maintains the official court record and receives
for filing all documents in the felony criminal, family, juvenile,
delinquent tax and the greater value civil court cases.
After a court case is filed, the District Clerk may be requested
by an attorney or directed by court order to issue certain documents.
Some of the documents issued may include a citation to notify
a party that a case was filed, a capias to have someone arrested,
a protective order to keep someone from harm, a writ to garnish
wages or a bank account, an order to sell property or an execution
to have someone put to death.
The District Clerk performs duties from the time a case is filed
through disposition, appeal and ancillary proceedings that may
occur for many, many years after judgment.
According to statutory requirements, the District Clerk gathers
data and reports to many State and local agencies. This extensive
reporting assists the County, the State and the Texas Legislature
to determine the proper operation of the courts, the effectiveness
of the statutes and the need for changes.
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Records Management
The District Clerk is responsible for managing the records so
they are easily retrieved for court use and public information.
Records in the Williamson County District Clerk's office date
back to 1848. As custodian of these permanent records, the Clerk
must assure that they are preserved and archived. Microfilming
has secured this process along with saving money and reducing
storage problems.
Financial Officer
As a financial officer, the District Clerk collects court costs
and fines set by statute which are deposited in the general fund
of the County. Other fees are collected and allocated to the State
for the benefit of over 10 State agencies. All court ordered child
support is received and disbursed through the District Clerk's
office. Currently, over 55,000 checks totaling over $13 million in child
support are processed annually.
During litigation, money or other valuable items may be placed
in the registry of the court with the District Clerk. The District
Clerk is often ordered to invest the money in interest bearing
accounts for minor children until they reach their majority or
until final judgment. The District Clerk administers numerous
accounts totaling millions of dollars.
Jury Manager
The District Clerk is the officer of the Court in charge of the
jury selection process for Williamson County. Jurors are randomly
selected by the County computer system from a source consisting
of the current voter registration lists from all the precincts
in the county and residents of the county that are holders of
a valid Texas drivers license or a valid personal identification
card or certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety.
Contacting the District Clerk's Office
The District Clerk's office is located on the ground floor of the Williamson
County Justice Center at 405 M.L.K. St., Georgetown, Texas [map].
The mailing address is P. O. Box 24, Georgetown, Texas 78627.
To contact the District Clerk's office, please call (512) 943-1212 from the Austin Metro area,
(512) 352-3661 from the Taylor area, or (512) 259-2090 from the Leander/Liberty Hill area. For automated
child support information, please call (512) 943-1224. For updates on District
Court jury information, call (512) 943-1221. For the answers to the most frequently
asked questions of the District Clerk's office, please see below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the office hours of the District Clerk's office?
The District Clerk's office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
How do I reach the District Clerk's office?
How do I get a copy of my divorce decree or other copies?
All copies are $1.00 for the first page and $.25 for each additional
page. All certified copies are $1.00 per page. Copies of documents
may be obtained upon payment of the appropriate fees either in
person during regular office hours, or by writing or calling the
District Clerk's office to obtain the purchase amount. Please
include the case number and/or names of the parties to the case
when making inquiries.
Do you have the forms to file a divorce?
The District Clerk does not have the papers or forms necessary
for the filing of a divorce or any other law suit or pleading.
Can you tell me how to file my own divorce?
We are not attorneys and are prohibited by law from giving any
legal advice. We cannot give you instructions on filing your divorce or answer any questions
on the accuracy of your papers or how to present your case to
the judge. If you intend to represent yourself Apro se@, without
the assistance of an attorney, you must have the knowledge to
prepare and file the proper pleadings and present your case to
the court. We advise you to consult an attorney if you have any
questions or are unsure as to what you need to do.
How do I file an answer when I have been served with a citation?
The District Clerk does not have a form for filing an answer and
cannot assist you on how to file an answer. We are not attorneys
and are prohibited by law from giving any legal advice. Consult
an attorney for any assistance.
How do I get a case set or get information on a court hearing?
To set your case for a hearing or to appear on the uncontested
docket or to check on a setting, you must call the court administrator
of the appropiate court at one of the following phone numbers:
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(512) 943-1277 |
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(512) 943-1368 |
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(512) 943-1226 |
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(512) 943-1395 |
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(512) 943-3380 |
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(512) 943-1201 |
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(512) 943-1410 |
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(512) 943-1160
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(512) 943-1681
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What do I do about the taxes when a delinquent tax suit has been filed against me?
Contact the appropriate Tax Assessor-Collector regarding the amount
of taxes owed or for information on payment of the taxes. Since
a tax suit has been filed, court costs will also be due in addition
to the taxes. Contact the District Clerk's office for the amount
of court costs and payment information.
Lisa David
District Clerk
Williamson County, Texas
P.O. Box 24
Georgetown, TX 78627
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(512) 943-1212
Taylor: (512) 352-3661
Leander: (512)
259-2090
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