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Office of the Solicitor General
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Mission Statement
To promote the public safety and welfare of the citizens of Cherokee County through investigation, charging and prosecution of criminal misdemeanor, traffic and ordinance violation cases in the State Court of Cherokee County and the Magistrate Court of Cherokee County.
 
Goals and Objectives
Establish a reputation of tough yet fair prosecution and achieve appropriate level of punishment for the crime committed.
 
Ensure victim’s rights are protected and that all persons involved in the criminal justice process are treated in a professional and courteous manner.
 
Location
100 North Street
Canton, GA 30114
(directions)
Days of Operation: M,T,W,Th,F
Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
678.493.6360
(fax) 678.493.6362  
Traffic

Traffic Prosecution Unit

The Solicitor’s Traffic Unit prosecutes all misdemeanor traffic offenses cited by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, as well as cases from the Georgia State Patrol which occur not within the jurisdiction of Canton, Ball Ground, Holly Springs and Woodstock Municipal Courts. 

 
Municipal traffic cases that are bound over to State Court are prosecuted along with other non-traffic related misdemeanor cases and are not part of the Traffic Court Program.
 
 
Contacting the Office of the Solicitor General about Traffic Citations
- The Solicitor’s Office cannot speak with defendants prior to arraignment
- Defendants must appear before the court and be advised of their rights by the Judge
- At arraignment defendants may request a Pre-Trial Conference and speak to a Solicitor
- Please bring with you to court any documentation you feel may help resolve the case
 
 
Rescheduling Court Dates
- The Solicitor’s Office cannot assign new court dates nor give permission to come late to court. 
-Only at the Judges’ discretion may the Clerk of Court issue a new court dates.    
 
 
Links and Information:
 
Emergency Situations or if you see an impaired driver                       911
 
Cherokee County State Clerk of Court                                             770.493.6511
 - Pay Traffic Tickets Online
 - State Court Fine Schedule including Traffic Offenses  
 
Georgia Department of Drivers’ Services (DDS)                                 678.413.8400
                                                                                                    678.413.8500
                                                                                                    678.413.8600
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