Cherokee County Court Records Search
Cherokee County court records are maintained by Superior Court Clerk Patty Baker at the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center in Canton, Georgia, covering civil filings, criminal case documents, real estate instruments, and other public records. The clerk's office provides an online case search tool for public use, and this page walks you through how to use it along with the other official tools available for Cherokee County court records.
Cherokee County Quick Facts
Cherokee County Court Records: Online Case Search
Cherokee County offers a dedicated public case search tool through the clerk's website. You can access the Cherokee County case search at cherokeecourtclerk.com/case-search. This tool lets you search for civil and criminal cases by party name or case number. It is designed for public convenience, but the clerk's office notes that this online search is meant as a convenience tool only and is not intended to replace a certified official case file. Some pleadings may be hidden from public view because they contain sensitive data such as personal identifiers or sealed materials.
This is an important distinction. If you need to confirm the exact content of a case file for legal or official purposes, you should contact the clerk's office directly or request a certified copy of the relevant documents. The online search is a good starting point for locating cases and reviewing docket entries, but it may not show every filing in a case.
Georgia's open records statute at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 governs public access to Cherokee County court records. Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 allow courts to restrict access to specific documents, which is why some pleadings may be blocked from the online search results.
Cherokee County Clerk: Contact and Location
Superior Court Clerk Patty Baker leads the clerk's office at the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center in Canton. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can reach the clerk by phone at 678.714.8778. For in-person visits, the office is located at 90 North Street, Canton, GA 30114. Staff can help with case searches, certified copies, document recording, and general record inquiries.
| Clerk | Patty Baker |
|---|---|
| Building | Frank C. Mills III Justice Center |
| Address | 90 North Street, Canton, GA 30114 |
| Phone | 678.714.8778 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Case Search | cherokeecourtclerk.com/case-search |
| GSCCCA Search | gsccca.org/search |
Certified copies of court records carry a fee set by state law. Bring a photo ID when visiting in person. If you are requesting records by mail, include the party name, case number if known, and a check or money order for the estimated fee. Staff will contact you if the actual amount differs.
Additional Online Tools for Cherokee County Records
Beyond the county's own case search, several statewide tools cover Cherokee County records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority platform at gsccca.org/search is particularly useful for real estate records, UCC filings, and civil case data. Standard subscriptions cost $14.95 per month, with a premium tier at $29.95.
The screenshot below shows the re:SearchGA platform, which covers around 25 participating Georgia counties including some in the Cherokee County area. Check researchga.tylerhost.net to see if Cherokee County is listed.
The re:SearchGA system provides direct docket access for counties on the Tyler Technologies platform, which may include Cherokee County.
PeachCourt at peachcourt.com offers e-filing and public case record access. Cherokee County, as a fast-growing suburban county near Atlanta, likely participates in or will participate in this system. Copies cost $0.50 per page and records go back to around 2005. The FANS alert system at fans.gsccca.org lets you monitor new filings under any name in Cherokee County.
Types of Records in Cherokee County Superior Court
Cherokee County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia, situated just north of the Atlanta metro area. Its Superior Court handles a large volume of cases across all categories: felony criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits, divorce and child custody matters, equity actions, and property disputes. The docket is active and reflects the county's rapid population growth over the past two decades.
Criminal case records available through the clerk include indictments, arraignment orders, plea agreements, and sentencing documents. Civil records cover complaints, answers, discovery orders, rulings, and final judgments. Domestic relations records including divorce decrees, child custody orders, and support agreements are part of the public record unless sealed by a judge's order. Property records, including deeds, mortgages, and plats, are recorded with the clerk and searchable through GSCCCA.
One practical note when using the online case search: if you search a common name and get many results, narrow your search by adding a middle name or initial, or by specifying a date range. The online tool returns results for all matching party names across the county's full case history.
Cities in Cherokee County
Cherokee County includes two cities with notable populations.
Nearby Counties
Cherokee County borders several north Georgia counties in the Atlanta metro area.