Woodstock Booking Reports
Woodstock booking reports are held by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail and keeps all detention records for people arrested in Woodstock and the surrounding area. When the Woodstock Police Department makes an arrest, the person is transported to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center and a booking record is created. That record includes charges, booking date, bond status, and the arresting agency. Cherokee County provides an online inmate search tool, and records are available to the public under Georgia law.
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Cherokee County Inmate Search
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search at sheriff.cherokeecountyga.gov. The tool lets you look up people currently in custody at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. Search by name to see who is booked, the charges listed, booking date, and bond status. Woodstock arrests appear in this system once the person has been processed through intake.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office main site is at sheriff.cherokeecountyga.gov. Beyond the inmate search, the site covers jail services, visitation schedules, and contact information for detention staff. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must maintain records on all people held in the jail. That legal duty is what makes these booking reports a reliable public record.
Cherokee County Sheriff inmate search tool showing Woodstock booking reports and jail roster
The Cherokee County Sheriff's inmate search shows current custody data for Woodstock arrests, including charges and bond information updated regularly.
Woodstock Police and County Arrests
Woodstock Police can be reached at 770-592-6000. Officers patrol the city and make arrests within Woodstock's limits. All arrests go to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center for booking, not a separate city lockup. The county handles all jail operations under the sheriff's authority.
The Woodstock Police Department keeps its own incident reports and arrest records. These are separate from the booking records held by the sheriff. If you need a police incident report from a Woodstock arrest, contact Woodstock Police at 770-592-6000. For the booking record itself, contact the Cherokee County Sheriff. In some cases you may need both documents, so it helps to know which agency holds which record.
Cherokee County also has its own county patrol deputies who make arrests throughout the unincorporated county. All arrests, whether by city police or county deputies, feed into the same Cherokee County jail system and appear in the same inmate search database.
Jail Services and Third-Party Access
The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center offers several inmate services. Visitation is coordinated through the JailList platform, which lets approved visitors schedule visits online. Messaging is available through Chirp Info. Commissary services are also handled through third-party providers. These tools are separate from the public inmate search but can help people with a family member or friend in custody.
For financial deposits to an inmate's account, JailATM works with the Cherokee County jail. Securus Technologies provides phone and video services. These are not official record sources, but they do reflect current custody status in many cases. If you are trying to confirm that someone is still in the Cherokee County Detention Center before making a trip, these platforms can be a quick check.
The VINE service covers Cherokee County as well. Register at VINELink.com or call 1-877-846-3592 to receive alerts when a specific inmate's custody status changes. VINE is free and sends notifications by phone, email, or text. It is designed for crime victims but is available to anyone who wants to track a custody status in Woodstock or elsewhere in Cherokee County.
Note: VINE notifications are about status changes only. Charge details and booking data still require a direct inquiry or Open Records request to the sheriff's office.
Requesting Woodstock Booking Records
Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., gives the public the right to request booking records from the Cherokee County Sheriff. Agencies must respond within three business days. Many routine requests for current booking data are handled the same day you call or visit. Written requests create a paper trail and are recommended for older records or specific document types.
Some records are not releasable. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists exemptions that agencies may apply, including active investigation files and juvenile records. Standard adult booking reports from Woodstock arrests are generally public. The sheriff will identify any exemption and explain the reason if a record is withheld.
For court records related to a Woodstock arrest, the Cherokee County court clerk maintains case files. The court clerk search tool at cherokeecourtclerk.com lets you look up case information online. This is separate from the jail booking record. Court records show what happened after the arrest, including filings, hearings, and verdicts.
Booking Photos and Open Records
Georgia's mugshot law at O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 bars commercial websites from posting booking photos and then charging fees to remove them. The law does not stop the Cherokee County Sheriff from releasing a booking photo as part of an open records request. If you need a booking photo from a Woodstock arrest, submit a standard Open Records request to the sheriff's office. The sheriff will advise on whether the photo is available and the applicable copy fee.
Statewide Databases for Georgia Booking Records
The Cherokee County inmate search covers the local jail. For a broader view, two statewide tools are helpful. The GBI Georgia Crime Information Center holds statewide arrest and criminal history records covering all Georgia counties, including Cherokee. A GCIC record may reflect arrests in Woodstock and other jurisdictions together.
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people serving state prison sentences. Once someone is convicted and transferred from Cherokee County to a state prison, they leave the county system and appear only in the GDC database. The county jail roster won't show people who have been sent to state custody.
Georgia's county jails collectively held 25,487 inmates as of January 2026 per the Georgia Sheriffs' Association, with about 67.9% awaiting trial. Cherokee County's numbers fall within that statewide picture. Most people in the Cherokee County jail after a Woodstock arrest are there pretrial, not serving a sentence.
Record Restriction for Woodstock Cases
Some Woodstock residents may qualify to restrict a criminal record under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Restriction applies in cases where charges were dismissed, the person was acquitted, or they completed sentences for certain eligible offenses. A restricted record does not appear on most civilian background checks but remains visible to law enforcement.
The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, lets qualifying first-time offenders avoid a formal conviction if they complete probation. After completion, the original booking record remains with the sheriff, but the case record may be restricted. Cherokee County residents can contact the Cherokee County government offices or consult an attorney to start the restriction process.
Nearby Cities with Booking Record Pages
Other qualifying cities near Woodstock in the Cherokee County area:
Cherokee County Booking Reports
Woodstock arrests are booked into the Cherokee County jail system. The county page covers the full detention center, online search tools, and record request process.