Woodstock Released Inmates
Woodstock released inmates records are handled by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. The county jail in Canton processes all bookings and releases for people arrested in Woodstock.
Woodstock Quick Facts
Cherokee County Sheriff and Woodstock Records
Woodstock is in Cherokee County, north of Atlanta. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Canton, the county seat. When someone gets arrested in Woodstock, they are booked into the Cherokee County jail. The Woodstock Police Department handles law enforcement in the city, but the sheriff takes custody at booking. All released inmates records for Woodstock are kept by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
Cherokee County has grown fast in recent years. The jail handles bookings from the sheriff's deputies, Woodstock police, and other local agencies. Each booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the date of arrest. When the person is released, the record stays. It becomes part of the released inmates data the public can look at.
You can contact the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office at (678) 493-4200. The office is in Canton. For Woodstock police matters, call (770) 592-6000. But for jail records and released inmates data from Woodstock, the Cherokee County Sheriff is the one to contact.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office website is the main portal for inmate data covering Woodstock.
From this page you can get to inmate search tools and find contact info for the Cherokee County jail that serves Woodstock.
How to Search Released Inmates in Woodstock
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office provides ways to look up inmate data online. You can search by name to find current and past inmates. The search pulls from jail records and shows charges, booking dates, and release info. This is the quickest way to check released inmates from Woodstock.
Third-party jail roster sites also list Cherokee County inmates. These sites pull from public records and can be a good backup. The data on third-party sites may be a day or two old. For the most current released inmates info for Woodstock, use the sheriff's own tools or call the jail at (678) 493-4200.
Under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the public has a right to see most jail and booking records. This covers released inmates files at the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. If the online tools are not enough, you can file a formal request. The office must respond within three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
To look up a released inmate from Woodstock, it helps to have:
- The person's full name
- Date of birth or approximate age
- Rough date of the arrest or release
Cherokee County is a growing area with a busy jail. Having specific info will help narrow your search results and find the right person from Woodstock faster.
Georgia State Resources for Woodstock
The Georgia Department of Corrections has a statewide offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender. This covers state prison inmates only. If someone from Woodstock went to state prison after being in the Cherokee County jail, you can look them up there. The search is free.
The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov manages parole for state inmates. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks people on probation and parole statewide, including those from the Woodstock area.
The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov runs background checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. You can request a criminal history check for a fee. It shows arrests and convictions for anyone in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53, the state has rules on how release and parole data gets handled.
If someone from Woodstock was held in the Cherokee County jail and later moved to state prison, check both the county and state systems for the full released inmates record.
Requesting Woodstock Inmate Records
You can request released inmates records from the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. Visit in person at the office in Canton during business hours with a valid ID. Staff can look up booking data, charges, and release dates. Copies are usually available right away.
Mail requests work too. Send a letter to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office in Canton, GA 30114. Include the inmate's name, date of birth if you have it, and what records you want. Add your return address and phone number. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the office has three business days to respond. They can charge for copies but must give you a cost estimate.
For arrest reports from Woodstock police, call (770) 592-6000. The police department keeps its own arrest reports separate from jail records. The booking and release data sits with the Cherokee County Sheriff. Most requests for Woodstock released inmates data are handled quickly.
The Georgia Department of Corrections has an open records form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request. Use that for state prison records if the person was moved from Cherokee County to a state facility.
Cherokee County Released Inmates
Woodstock is in Cherokee County. All jail records go through the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. The county handles bookings for Woodstock, Canton, and other towns in the area. For more on the county jail, search tools, and resources, see the Cherokee County released inmates page.
Nearby Cities
Canton is nearby in Cherokee County and also falls under the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for jail records.