Bryan K. Wood, Chief Clerk
90 North Street, Suite 340
Cherokee County Justice Center
Canton, Georgia 30114
678-493-6160
(Take exit 19 off of Interstate 575; then Highway 20 West into Canton)
Hearings Are Held at:
Probate Court Courtroom
Cherokee County Justice Center
90 North Street, Suite 340
Canton, Georgia 30114
OUR NORMAL HOURS ARE 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY
We are closed on designated holidays.
Please have requests to us no later than 4:30 PM
DUTIES OF THE PROBATE COURT:
The Probate Court Judge and This Office Handle The Following Matters:
Estates:
Probate of Will
Administration of Estates
Approvals Pursuant to the Transfers to Minors Act
Twelve Months Support Applications
Guardianship of Incapacitated Adults
Temporary Guardianships of Minors
Permanent Guardianships of Minors (in
absence of living parent or guardian)
Conservatorships of Adults
Conservatorships of Minors
Hearings on Accountings, Appraisals, Inventories, where required
Revocation of Letters in Estates and Guardianships
Licensing:
Marriage Licenses
Firearms Licenses
Business:
Veterans (indigent) Business Licenses
Criminal:
Probable Cause Hearings in Arrest Warrants against Law Enforcement or Educators as to Acts While in Performance of Regular Duties
Writs of Habeas Corpus
Bonds for Good Behavior and to Keep the Peace
Ordering Guards for Transport of Capital Felons in the Absence of a Superior Court Judge
Acceptance of Waiver of Extradition Proceedings
Violations of Comprehensive Litter Prevention and Abatement Act
Civil:
Residency Determinations for other Agencies, Suits to Establish Mutilated, Lost, or Destroyed Public Records
Governmental:
Appointment in Event of Vacancy in Certain County Offices such as Sheriff, Superior Court Clerk, Tax Commissioner, Coroner
Disclosures of Sales to Political Subdivision by Employees or Officials
Grand Jury Panel Selection upon Failure of Superior Court
Historical Data Preservation
Legal Organ Selection, along with Sheriff and Clerk of Court
Swearing in Public Officers and Maintaining Bonds of Public Officials
Ordering Guards for Transportation of Capital Felons in the Absence of a Superior Court Judge
Certification of Publications on Insurance
Company Charters
Establishment of non-UCC Lost Documents Registration of Animal Brands
Registration of Junk Dealers
Health and Safety:
Petitions for Involuntary Outpatient Treatment
Impatient Evaluation Orders in Mental, Drug, and Alcohol Cases
Involuntary Outpatient Treatment Orders in Mental, Drug, and Alcohol Cases
Involuntary Sterilization Proceedings
Habilitation of Mentally Retarded Persons
Protection Orders for Disabled Adults and Elderly Persons
Standby Guardianship for Minors
Orders for Institutionalized Patients to/from Hospitals
Fireworks Permits pursuant to State and Federal laws
Insurance Filings by Itinerant Entertainers
Orders concerning Condemned Gasoline Pumps
Real Estate:
County Boundary Line Changes
Processioning in Land Line Dispute (boundary disputes)
Petitions to Clear Private Ways
Petitions for Orders for Sale of Property Under Execution
You are visitor number since 1/14/99
Cherokee County Probate Court Telephone Information Line
(770) 704-2610
The phone number will provide information regarding matters handled in this Court, including requirements for filing and necessary fees.