Search Canton Court Records
Canton court records are filed and maintained through Cherokee County Superior Court, which sits right in Canton - the county seat of Cherokee County. As the seat, Canton is home to the main courthouse that handles felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, divorces, and real estate filings for the entire county. This page covers how to find Canton court records online and in person, which courts handle which case types, and what state tools are available for broader searches.
Canton Quick Facts
Cherokee County Superior Court and Canton Records
Because Canton is the county seat, the Cherokee County courthouse is located right in the city. The Clerk of Superior Court for Cherokee County maintains records for all filings in the county's Superior Court - this includes felony criminal cases, civil suits, divorces and family law filings, adoptions, and real estate documents like deeds and liens. The courthouse is part of the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center at 90 North Street, Canton, GA 30114.
You can reach the Cherokee County Court Clerk at 678-714-8778. Staff handle requests for case records, certified copies, and general questions about what documents are on file. The clerk's office maintains an online case search portal at cherokeecourtclerk.com/case-search, which lets you look up case filings by name or case number. Most civil and criminal case entries are searchable through that tool without visiting the courthouse.
Cherokee County also has a Magistrate Court and a State Court. The Magistrate Court handles small claims and civil filings under $15,000, along with bond hearings and some landlord-tenant matters. The State Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and civil matters that don't meet the Superior Court threshold. Each court keeps its own records, so knowing which court handled a case helps you go to the right clerk's office.
For Canton residents dealing with a court matter, the Justice Center on North Street is the central hub. Most county-level judicial business flows through that building, and multiple court offices are accessible there in one location.
Canton Municipal Court Records
The City of Canton operates a Municipal Court that handles traffic violations, city ordinance cases, and local misdemeanor matters within city limits. This court is separate from the county-level courts at the Justice Center, though it sits in the same general area of town. If you received a traffic citation in Canton or were cited for a city ordinance violation, the Municipal Court is where that case would be filed.
Municipal court records in Canton are not the same as county Superior Court records. They cover different case types and are maintained by a different clerk. For ordinance violations, speeding tickets, and other city-level matters, contact Canton's city government directly for case information and filing procedures. The municipal court does not handle felonies, civil lawsuits, or family court matters - those all go to the county level.
Searching Canton Court Records Through State Tools
Georgia's statewide court records database at gsccca.org provides access to real estate filings, UCC documents, and other records from all 159 Georgia counties, including Cherokee. You can search by name or parcel at gsccca.org/search. The system is free to use and includes document images for many filings. If you're looking for a deed, lien, or mortgage recorded in Cherokee County, this is typically faster than contacting the clerk directly.
The GSCCCA homepage at gsccca.org provides access to court and property records from all 159 Georgia counties.
The GSCCCA portal is the primary statewide resource for searching deeds, liens, and other recorded documents from Cherokee County and beyond.
PeachCourt at peachcourt.com is Georgia's electronic filing system for courts, and it provides some public access to civil case documents filed through the platform. If a civil case in Cherokee County Superior Court was filed through PeachCourt, certain documents may be visible there. It's worth checking if the clerk's own portal doesn't have what you need.
The FANS system at fans.gsccca.org lets you set up notifications when new documents are recorded in a specific name in any Georgia county. This is useful for monitoring ongoing matters rather than a single lookup. You can sign up for alerts tied to Cherokee County filings specifically.
Canton Court Records: What You Can Access
Georgia's open records law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes most court records public. This includes criminal case dockets, civil complaints and judgments, divorce filings, and property documents. Anyone can request to view or copy these records. The clerk's office is required to respond to records requests within a set time, and fees for copies are set by state law.
Certain records are not open to the public. Juvenile proceedings, sealed cases, adoption records, and some mental health filings are restricted under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. If a clerk tells you a record isn't available, you can ask them to cite the specific exemption. That said, most standard criminal and civil filings in Cherokee County are public.
Certified copies of court documents cost a fee. The amount varies by document type. If you need a certified copy of a judgment, divorce decree, or deed, contact the clerk's office directly to confirm the current fee schedule and the steps for requesting the document.
Legal Resources for Canton Residents
Georgia Legal Aid has offices serving north Georgia, including Cherokee County. If you're a low-income resident dealing with a civil legal matter, you can check eligibility and contact options at georgialegalaid.org. The State Bar of Georgia's lawyer referral service at gabar.org can connect you with an attorney who handles the specific legal issue you're facing.
For help finding a court clerk in any Georgia county, use the Find My Clerk tool at gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMyClerk.aspx. That tool links to the clerk's website, contact details, and office address for every county in the state. The Cherokee County entry will point you directly to the clerk's portal and contact information for the Canton courthouse.
Cherokee County Court Records
All major court filings in Canton go through Cherokee County Superior Court at the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center, 90 North Street, Canton. The clerk's online case search, phone line at 678-714-8778, and in-person office are available for record requests and certified copies.
Nearby Cities with Court Records
Woodstock is the largest other city in Cherokee County with a court records page.