Search Woodstock Felony Records

Felony records in Woodstock are filed through the Cherokee County Superior Court in Canton. Woodstock is in Cherokee County with roughly 39,400 people. The Cherokee County Clerk of Court keeps all felony case files, and you can search them online through the county's case search portal. The Woodstock Police Department makes felony arrests inside city limits, but prosecution happens at the county level. Whether you need to look up a specific case or check for past felony convictions tied to Woodstock, this page covers the main ways to do that.

Cherokee County Felony Cases

Woodstock felony cases are handled by the Cherokee County Superior Court. The courthouse is in Canton, the county seat, about 15 minutes north of Woodstock. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony records for the county, including cases from Woodstock. You can reach the clerk at (678) 493-4511. Their office is at 90 N. Street, Canton, GA 30114.

Cherokee County has an online case search system through the Clerk of Court's website. You can look up cases by name, case number, or CSE number. The system shows case dockets, court dates, party names, and judge assignments. It covers both Superior Court felony cases and State Court records. Keep in mind the site says hidden pleadings with sensitive data are blocked from the public view. If you need the most current info on a Woodstock felony case, the clerk's office recommends contacting them directly for the full file.

Woodstock Police Felony Arrests

The Woodstock Police Department handles law enforcement inside city limits. They are at 12453 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30188. Call (770) 592-6000 for general questions. When Woodstock police arrest someone on a felony charge, the person is booked into the Cherokee County Jail. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 498 Chattin Drive in Canton. You can call (678) 493-4200 for jail information.

Arrest records from the Woodstock Police stay with the department. You can ask for copies through an open records request. But the court file for any felony case goes to the Cherokee County Clerk. This split between city arrest records and county court records is normal across Georgia. It just means you may need to contact two offices to get the full picture on a Woodstock felony case.

The Woodstock Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and some traffic offenses. It is at the same location as the police department. The phone number is (770) 592-6050. This court does not handle felony cases. All felonies from Woodstock go to the Cherokee County Superior Court in Canton.

How to Find Woodstock Felony Records

Start with the Cherokee County case search online. The Clerk of Court website lets you search by name for free. Type in the last name, then first name. You can see the charges, court dates, and case status. This works for any felony case in Cherokee County, including those from Woodstock. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

For a broader search, use the Georgia Felon Search tool. This checks for felony convictions across the entire state. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. Each search costs $15 and results come back right away. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, Georgia makes felony conviction data available to the public through this tool. It will show convictions from Cherokee County and every other county in Georgia.

You can also search the Georgia Department of Corrections offender database. If someone from Woodstock was sentenced to state prison after a felony conviction, they show up in this system. You can search by name or GDC ID. The results show the offense, sentence length, facility, and possible release date. The GDC manages about 51,000 inmates across 35 facilities statewide.

Note: Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction records can be released to anyone without the person's consent.

Felony Record Restrictions in Woodstock

Georgia allows certain felony records to be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Restricted records get sealed from public searches. For felony arrests that did not lead to a conviction, the restriction can happen after four years. Serious violent felonies take seven years before they can be sealed. If a Woodstock felony record has been restricted, it will not appear in a public search. Only law enforcement and certain agencies can still see it.

For arrests after July 1, 2013, you must contact the prosecuting attorney to get a record restricted. For arrests before that date, you apply at the arresting agency. If the arrest happened in Woodstock, that would be the Woodstock Police Department. Agencies can charge up to $50 to process the request. The GBI record restrictions page has more details on the process.

Georgia's First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 also affects felony records from Woodstock. If someone was sentenced as a first offender and completed all terms of their sentence, the record may be sealed. The court discharges them without a formal conviction. These records don't show up on most background checks. But they can still be seen by law enforcement and for certain types of jobs like schools and care facilities.

Nearby Cities for Felony Records

Woodstock is in the same county as Canton, which is the Cherokee County seat. Both cities share the same Superior Court for felony cases. Other nearby cities with felony records pages include Kennesaw in Cobb County and Marietta, the Cobb County seat. If someone has felony cases in more than one county around the Woodstock area, you may need to search multiple court systems.

Cherokee County Felony Records

Woodstock is in Cherokee County. All felony cases from the city go through the Cherokee County Superior Court in Canton. For full details on the county court, fees, and additional search options, visit the Cherokee County page.

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