Canton Arrest Records Search
Canton arrest records are available through the Canton Police Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. As the county seat of Cherokee County, Canton has about 38,000 people and sits north of Atlanta along Interstate 575. The city police handle arrests within Canton's limits while the Cherokee County Sheriff covers the rest of the county. Arrest records in Canton are public under Georgia law. You can find them through local law enforcement, the county jail, or statewide databases run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Multiple options are available depending on what you need.
Canton Quick Facts
Canton Police Department Records
The Canton Police Department is at 221 East Marietta Street, Canton, GA 30114. Call 770-720-4883 for non-emergency questions. This is the primary law enforcement agency in the city. Officers patrol Canton and make arrests for crimes from misdemeanors up to felonies. Every arrest creates a booking record that stays in the department files.
To request arrest records from the Canton Police Department, call the station or visit in person during business hours. Give staff the full name and date of birth of the person you want to find. Walk-in requests require a photo ID. Written requests by mail are also accepted. The records division can provide copies of arrest reports for Canton cases. Since Canton is the county seat, the courthouse and county offices are all in town, which makes it easy to check multiple sources on the same trip.
| Department | Canton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 E Marietta St, Canton, GA 30114 |
| Phone | 770-720-4883 |
| Website | cantonga.gov |
Note: Canton shares Cherokee County with Woodstock, so arrests near the city border could be under either city's jurisdiction.
Cherokee County Records for Canton
Canton is the county seat of Cherokee County. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and processes bookings for all of Cherokee County. When Canton police arrest someone, the person is typically booked into the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. The county creates its own booking record alongside the city record.
Cherokee County has seen fast growth in recent years. More people means more law enforcement activity and more arrest records. The county system covers Canton, Woodstock, and all unincorporated parts of Cherokee County. The sheriff's office also patrols areas around Canton that fall outside city limits. If you cannot locate an arrest record through Canton police, try the Cherokee County Sheriff next. Their records cover a broader area.
Georgia Criminal History for Canton
Arrests in Canton get reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center. The GCIC is run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and stores criminal history records from all 159 Georgia counties. The Criminal Justice Information System connects law enforcement from across the state. Data from the Canton Police Department flows into GCIC each month along with records from more than 600 other agencies.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can inspect your own Georgia criminal history record for a fee of up to $15. The record includes arrests from Canton and every other part of the state. If the data has errors, you have 60 days to request a correction. The GBI website has the full steps for requesting a criminal history check.
The GBI contact page lists phone numbers and email for criminal history questions, including those related to Canton arrest records.
Canton Arrest Record Laws
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to arrest records in Canton. Initial arrest reports must be released. Pending investigation files may be exempt, but the first report stays public. Fines for violating the Open Records Act start at $1,000.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal records under false pretenses brings fines up to $5,000 and up to two years in prison. Record restriction applies to certain Canton arrests. If a charge ended in dismissal or was dropped, it can be restricted from public view. Only criminal justice agencies can see restricted records after that point. Guilty outcomes are never eligible for restriction. The GDC offender search covers state prison inmates from Canton cases.
Canton Felony Records Search
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per check. Only felony convictions show up. Misdemeanor arrests from Canton are not in this tool. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex to search. Sealed and restricted records are excluded.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists all county sheriffs. Find the Cherokee County Sheriff there for arrest record questions about the Canton area.
Cherokee County Arrest Records
Canton is in Cherokee County. The county jail, sheriff records, and booking data cover the Canton area. For the full county system and related resources, visit the Cherokee County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Canton in the north metro Atlanta area. Check which city the arrest happened in before you search.