Woodstock Arrest Records
Woodstock arrest records are filed with the Woodstock Police Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. This fast-growing Cherokee County city has about 39,400 people and sits north of Atlanta along Interstate 575. The police department handles arrests inside city limits and keeps records at the station. Cherokee County also maintains booking data through the county jail. Arrest records from both sources are public in Georgia. You can search them through the city police, the county system, or statewide databases run by the GBI.
Woodstock Quick Facts
Woodstock Police Department Records
The Woodstock Police Department is at 12453 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30188. The non-emergency phone number is 770-592-6000. This department has been serving the city for decades as the primary law enforcement agency. Officers patrol the city and make arrests for offenses from minor violations to serious crimes. Every arrest creates a booking record on file with the department.
To get arrest records from Woodstock police, you can call the station or visit during regular business hours. Staff will need the full name and date of birth of the person you want to look up. Walk-in requests require a photo ID. Written requests also work if you cannot visit in person. The records division can provide copies of arrest reports for Woodstock cases.
The Woodstock city website has police department details and public safety information.
The site lists contact info for the police department along with other city services in Woodstock.
| Department | Woodstock Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 12453 Hwy 92, Woodstock, GA 30188 |
| Phone | 770-592-6000 |
| Website | woodstockga.gov |
Cherokee County Arrest Records for Woodstock
Woodstock is in Cherokee County. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles bookings for the area. People arrested by Woodstock police may be booked into the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. The county keeps its own record of each booking alongside the city record.
Cherokee County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia. With more people comes more law enforcement activity. The sheriff's office processes a growing number of arrests each year. Records from the county cover Woodstock, Canton, and all unincorporated areas of Cherokee County. If you cannot find what you need through Woodstock police, the county sheriff is the next place to look.
Note: The Cherokee County Sheriff and Woodstock police both patrol parts of the city, so check both agencies when looking for arrest records.
Georgia State Records for Woodstock
The Georgia Crime Information Center holds arrest records from all 159 counties. Every arrest in Woodstock gets reported to this statewide system. The GCIC operates under the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and connects law enforcement agencies through the Criminal Justice Information System. Data from Woodstock flows into GCIC each month.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can inspect their own criminal history record for up to $15. The record shows arrests from Woodstock and all other locations in Georgia. If there are mistakes, you have 60 days to ask for a fix. Visit the GBI website for the full process.
Arrest Record Laws in Woodstock
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 is the law behind public access to arrest records. Initial reports from the Woodstock Police Department must be released. Active investigation files can be held back, but the first report is always public.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal records under false pretenses can bring fines up to $5,000 and prison time up to two years. Record restriction plays a role too. If a Woodstock arrest ended in a dismissal or nolle prosequi, the charge can be restricted from public view. Only law enforcement can see restricted records. Guilty outcomes stay public and can never be restricted under Georgia law. The GDC offender search covers state prison inmates from Woodstock arrests.
Woodstock Felony Search
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per check. It shows felony convictions only. Misdemeanor arrests from Woodstock will not come up. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex to search.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory has contact info for every county sheriff. Find the Cherokee County Sheriff there for Woodstock-area arrest record questions.
Cherokee County Arrest Records
Woodstock is in Cherokee County. The county jail, booking data, and sheriff records cover the Woodstock area. For more on the county system and other resources, visit the Cherokee County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Woodstock in the north metro Atlanta area. Check the arrest location first.