Woodstock Jail Roster

The Woodstock jail roster is handled through Cherokee County, where all local arrests are booked and processed. Woodstock has a population of about 39,381 and sits in the northern suburbs of metro Atlanta. People arrested by Woodstock Police go to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center for booking. You can search Woodstock jail roster records through the county sheriff's inmate lookup, the GDC offender database, and third-party sites that publish booking data. This page explains where to search and how the system works.

Cherokee County Jail and Woodstock Bookings

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office runs the Adult Detention Center that serves Woodstock and all other cities in the county. When Woodstock Police make an arrest, the person is transported to this facility. The jail roster for Cherokee County includes everyone booked from Woodstock, Canton, and other areas within the county.

The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center is located in Canton, which is the county seat. The facility handles booking, housing, and release for all Cherokee County inmates. The jail roster updates throughout the day as new bookings are processed and people bond out. You can search the roster online for free through the sheriff's inmate lookup tool.

Cherokee County has grown a lot in recent years. The population increase means more bookings and a busier jail roster. Weekend and holiday arrests tend to be higher than weekday numbers. If you are looking for someone recently arrested in Woodstock, check the jail roster first thing in the morning when overnight bookings have been entered.

How to Search the Woodstock Jail Roster

Start with the Cherokee County Sheriff's inmate search. This is the official source for the Woodstock jail roster. Enter a name and the system shows matching inmates with their charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. It is free. No login needed.

If the person you are looking for has been sentenced and moved to a state prison, use the GDC offender search instead. The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks all state inmates after they leave the county jail. Someone sentenced in Woodstock to more than a year will eventually transfer out of Cherokee County and into a GDC facility. The county jail roster will no longer show them at that point.

You can search the GDC tool by name or offender ID. It is free to use. Keep in mind that under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66, people who completed their sentence under the First Offender Act may not appear in the GDC search. The law treats those cases separately from standard convictions.

Woodstock VINE Custody Alerts

If you need to track someone on the Woodstock jail roster, VINE is a free option. It sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. That includes bonding out, transfers, and releases. The service runs 24/7 and covers Cherokee County.

Call 1-800-398-2892 to sign up by phone. You can also register on the VINELink site. You need the inmate's name or booking number. Choose phone, text, or email for your alerts. Set up a PIN and you are all set. The service is confidential and your identity stays private. A live operator is available any time. Hearing impaired users can reach the TTY line at 1-866-847-1298.

Woodstock Jail Records and Georgia Open Records

Under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, jail roster data from Woodstock is public information. You can submit a request to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, inmate lists, and related records. The law says they must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees are based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid staff member who can fulfill the request.

O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37 allows restriction of certain criminal records on the Woodstock jail roster after time passes. Misdemeanor arrests with no conviction get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests take four years. Violent offenses take seven. Once the Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI restricts a record, the county must do the same within 30 days of a written request from the individual.

People whose Woodstock charges were dismissed or ended in acquittal can also seek restriction. The record drops off the public jail roster once restricted. Only law enforcement and courts can still see it. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, agencies that wrongly deny open records requests can be fined. The penalty is $1,000 for a first offense and $2,500 for additional violations within 12 months.

State Resources for Woodstock Inmates

The GDC facility directory lists all active detention centers in Georgia. If an inmate from Woodstock has been transferred to a state prison, this tool helps you find their location. The GDC main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Call (404) 656-4661 for questions about state inmates.

For state-level records, submit a request through the GDC open records page. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association is another resource. They represent all 159 county sheriffs in the state and can help you find contact info for Cherokee County if you need it. For criminal background checks, the GBI handles the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can get your own record for $15 under state law.

Nearby Cities

Woodstock is in the northern part of metro Atlanta. Several nearby cities have their own jail roster pages on this site. Arrests in each city go through the county jail where that city is located. Pick a city below for details on their local jail roster system.

Cherokee County Jail Roster

For full details on the Cherokee County jail system, visit the county page. It covers all facilities, search tools, and contact info for the sheriff's office.