Canton Georgia Court Docket

Canton is the county seat of Cherokee County, and court docket records here cover both the Cherokee County Superior Court and the Canton Municipal Court. This page explains how to access those dockets, which types of cases go to which court, and how to get official copies of court documents when you need them. Because Canton serves as the center of Cherokee County's court system, a large portion of the county's legal proceedings are filed and heard here.

Court Records in Canton

Canton is the county seat of Cherokee County, so the Cherokee County Superior Court is based here. The Superior Court is the main trial court for the county and handles felony criminal cases, civil actions over the jurisdictional threshold, domestic relations matters including divorce and child custody, and appeals from lower courts. The clerk of the Cherokee County Superior Court keeps the official docket and is responsible for public access to all records filed in that court.

Cherokee County Magistrate Court handles small claims, bond hearings, and preliminary matters in criminal cases. The Probate Court handles estate administration, will contests, and guardianship proceedings. Both courts maintain separate dockets from the Superior Court. If you need records from a specific matter, knowing which court heard it will save you time. If you are not sure, start with the Superior Court clerk's office in Canton.

The Superior Court in Cherokee County is part of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. Appeals from this court go to the Georgia Court of Appeals. The clerk's office in Canton is the single best contact point for records at the Superior Court level.

Canton Municipal Court

The Canton Municipal Court is the city's court for local matters. It handles traffic violations issued by Canton Police Department officers, violations of Canton city ordinances, and minor criminal matters within city limits. The municipal court does not handle felonies or large civil actions. Those cases go to the Cherokee County Superior Court or other appropriate county-level courts.

The court is located at 151 Elizabeth Street, Canton, GA 30114. You can reach the court at (770) 704-1500. The city's court page at cantonga.gov has information on hearing schedules, how to pay fines, and what options you have if you want to contest a citation. Canton's municipal court is separate from the county court system, and records from one court are not automatically shared with the other.

If your citation or summons names the Canton Municipal Court as the hearing location, you need to contact that court directly. The county courthouse will not have records of municipal court proceedings unless a case was transferred or appealed to a higher court.

Search Canton Court Dockets Online

The primary online tool for Cherokee County Superior Court dockets is re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net. This portal is operated through the Georgia court system and allows free public searches by name, case number, attorney, or date. Cherokee County is part of the re:SearchGA system, so you can find docket entries for cases heard in Canton without visiting the courthouse. The portal shows filing dates, parties, case types, and hearing schedules.

For a broader search including property records and judgment liens, use the GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org. This system covers all 159 Georgia counties and includes both court index entries and real estate records. If you are researching a person or business and need to know if there are court judgments, liens, or property filings in Cherokee County, GSCCCA is a good tool to use alongside re:SearchGA.

The image below shows the re:SearchGA portal that Canton and Cherokee County residents use to access Superior Court dockets online.

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal provides access to courts using the state's unified case management system. If you do not find a specific case in re:SearchGA, try E-Access as a secondary check before concluding the record is not available online.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

Certified copies of Cherokee County Superior Court records can be obtained from the clerk of court in Canton. You can visit in person during business hours or submit a request by mail. Standard copy fees under Georgia law are $0.50 per page, and certified copies run $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Calling ahead to confirm the office's procedures is a good idea before you make a trip.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org lets you order certified copies of certain document types online. This is useful if you cannot get to the courthouse or need documents sent to a third party. Check the portal to confirm which document categories are available for Cherokee County before placing an order.

Open Records in Canton

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, gives citizens the right to inspect and copy court records and other government documents. Court dockets are public. You do not need to state a reason for your request. Agencies must respond within three business days. If records are withheld, the agency must identify the specific legal exemption that justifies the denial.

Records that remain closed to the public include juvenile court proceedings, cases sealed by order of a judge, and materials involving minor victims where privacy protections apply. These limitations are set by law and cannot be waived without a court order.

Legal Help in Canton

Canton residents who need civil legal help may qualify for services from the Georgia Legal Services Program. Visit glsp.org to see what types of cases they handle and how to apply. The program assists with family law, housing, public benefits, and other civil matters for people who meet income guidelines. For attorney referrals, the State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org operates a referral service that matches you with licensed attorneys in the right practice area.

The Georgia Courts website provides general court information including self-help guides, forms, and contact information for courts across the state. It is a useful starting point if you are handling a legal matter on your own and need to understand how the system works.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Canton have their own court docket pages with local information. Woodstock is just south in Cherokee County and shares the same Superior Court system based in Canton. Kennesaw is in neighboring Cobb County and has an active municipal court. Milton is to the south in Fulton County and has a growing municipal court system of its own. Each of those city pages has court contact details and links to the right online search tools.