Cherokee County Court Docket Records
Cherokee County offers a dedicated online case search on the Clerk of Court's website, giving the public a direct way to view court docket entries for civil and criminal cases filed in Canton without traveling to the courthouse. This page covers the Cherokee County Clerk, how to use the online docket search, what information is available, and how to get certified copies of court records.
Cherokee County At a Glance
Cherokee County Clerk of Court: Patty Baker
The Cherokee County Clerk of Court is Patty Baker. The office is at the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center, 90 North Street, Canton, GA 30114. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 678-714-8778 to reach the clerk's staff. The Cherokee County Clerk handles all Superior Court records, including civil, criminal, real estate, and domestic relations filings.
Clerk Baker's office provides an online case search tool specifically designed so attorneys, litigants, and the general public can view docket information without visiting the courthouse. The system was built as a convenience and covers case posture information such as parties, court dates, and judge assignments. It is a straightforward tool for getting a quick look at where a case stands.
All documents filed in Cherokee County Superior Court are maintained by the clerk's office. Many are accessible electronically, both through the county's own case search and through the statewide re:SearchGA portal. For real estate recordings, the GSCCCA statewide index covers Cherokee County filings and lets you search by grantor or grantee name.
The Cherokee County Clerk of Court website at cherokeecourtclerk.com hosts the case search portal where you can view docket entries by case number or party name.
Cherokee County Court Docket Case Search
The Cherokee County case search is available directly on the clerk's website. You enter the case number, the party's name, or a CSE number (used for child support enforcement cases). Once you locate the case, click the plus button to expand the entry and view the full docket details, including parties, judge assignments, court dates, and filed documents.
The clerk's office is clear about what the online docket search does and does not cover. The system shows the overall posture of a case. It is not meant to replace the official file kept by the clerk. If you need the most current or complete record of a specific document or case, contact the clerk's office directly to confirm authenticity. Some documents within the docket are hidden online because they contain sensitive data. To view those documents, you must visit the clerk's office in person.
For questions while using the case search, the clerk's office can be reached at 678-714-8778. Staff are available during business hours to walk you through the system or pull records on your behalf if you prefer not to use the online tool.
Note: If you search the Cherokee County case search and don't find the case you're looking for, try re:SearchGA as well. Different systems index records differently, and re:SearchGA may return results the county's own portal does not show.
Statewide Tools for Cherokee County Court Records
The re:SearchGA portal at researchga.tylerhost.net is a statewide system covering Cherokee County among other participating Georgia counties. You register for a free account and can search by party name or case number. The results show the full docket, and some documents are available to purchase and download directly through the portal. This is a solid backup if the county's case search doesn't return what you need.
The GSCCCA platform covers Cherokee County real estate recordings and civil indexes. If you're searching for a property-related filing, deed, mortgage, or lien in Cherokee County, GSCCCA is the right tool. The FANS alert system through GSCCCA lets you monitor new filings in Cherokee County under a specific name and sends email notifications when matching records are added.
Certified copies of Cherokee County court records are available through the eCertification service at GSCCCA. This service runs around the clock and delivers secured PDF copies by email after you pay the applicable fee. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Standard uncertified copies are $0.50 per page.
Requesting Cherokee County Court Records In Person or By Mail
Visiting the Cherokee County Clerk at 90 North Street in Canton is the best option when you need the complete case file, a document that is hidden in the online system, or a certified copy with a raised seal rather than a secured PDF. Come during business hours with the case number and names of all parties. Staff can locate the file and confirm what fees apply to your request.
For mailed requests, write to the Cherokee County Clerk of Court, 90 North Street, Canton, GA 30114. Include the case number or party names, the specific document or docket entries you need, your return address, and payment by check or money order. Include enough fee to cover at least a few pages; if the actual cost is higher, the clerk may contact you for additional payment or return the request with a fee schedule.
Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74) gives the public the right to inspect court records in Cherokee County. The clerk must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time cost nothing. Records sealed by court order and documents restricted under state law are not available through open records requests. Most Cherokee County docket records are public and accessible without showing cause.
eFiling and Monitoring Cherokee County Court Filings
Electronic filings for Cherokee County Superior Court can be submitted through the GSCCCA eFiling portal. This system connects to the clerk's office and handles the submission of documents along with fee payment. Once the Cherokee County Clerk processes the filing, it appears in the case docket and becomes searchable through the county's case search and re:SearchGA.
If you need to keep track of new filings in Cherokee County under a specific name or on a specific parcel, set up an alert through the FANS system. Alerts go out by email and cover both court filings and real estate recordings in the GSCCCA index. This tool is practical for attorneys, lenders, property owners, and anyone with an ongoing need to monitor Cherokee County records without checking manually each day.
The Georgia Courts E-Access Portal provides statewide access to electronic court records from participating Georgia courts, including Cherokee County. If a case search on the county portal or re:SearchGA doesn't produce results, try the E-Access portal as a final step before contacting the clerk's office directly.
Cities in Cherokee County
Cherokee County includes two qualifying cities with dedicated pages on this site. Court filings from both cities are handled through the county's Superior Court system in Canton.
Nearby Counties
Cherokee County is in north Georgia and borders several other counties. If a matter crosses county lines, these neighbors each maintain their own Superior Court docket.