Cherokee County DUI Bail Guide

Ingram Towing & Impound Services Inc. serves as a primary custodian for vehicles seized by the Canton Police Department (CPD). The lot is located at 2025 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock, GA 30189.

Cherokee County DUI Bail: What You Need to Know

Being arrested for DUI in Cherokee County, Georgia, can trigger a complex process, beginning with your vehicle and potentially leading to time spent in the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center (ADC) located at 498 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA. Understanding the bail process and related logistics is crucial.

Getting Your Vehicle Back

The immediate aftermath of a DUI arrest often involves your vehicle being impounded. Where your car is towed depends on who made the arrest:

• Canton Police Department (CPD) Arrests: Your vehicle is likely at Ingram Towing & Impound Services Inc., 2025 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock, GA 30189. Note the location is in Woodstock, not Canton. Their administrative release office operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This creates a "Weekend Trap," where a Friday night arrest means you can't access your vehicle until Monday, and storage fees accrue.

• Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Arrests: Mauldin Towing frequently handles these, with their "South Location" at 105 Neese Farm Dr, Woodstock, GA 30188. However, CCSO uses a rotation list, so verify the specific tow log through the Sheriff's Office.

Important Considerations for Vehicle Release:

• "Tow Only" Designation: If your vehicle has expired registration, no valid insurance, or safety defects, it cannot be driven off the lot and will require a second tow.
• Absent Owner Dilemma: If you are incarcerated, the towing company requires a Notarized Authorization Letter for someone else to pick up the vehicle. This necessitates a trip to the jail, navigating visitation rules, finding a notary (available within the jail administration or brought in), and then returning the notarized letter to the tow lot.
• Payment Restrictions: Personal checks are generally not accepted. Cash or certified checks are typically required.

Posting Bail at the Cherokee County ADC

After arrest, you will be taken to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center (ADC), located at 498 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA.

Booking and Release Timing: The intake process at the ADC can be a bottleneck. Be aware that shift changes (around 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM) can temporarily halt inmate movement and release processing. A bond posted just before a shift change might delay release by 1-2 hours.

Bond Options:

• Cash Bond: Requires the full bond amount in cash. The Sheriff's Office "DOES NOT MAKE CHANGE". Exact change is required. An online payment system ("Cash Bond Online" / Allpay) is available but includes fees: a $10 automation fee plus a 5% administrative fee. The cash bond principal is returned at the conclusion of the case.
• Property Bond: Complex process for local property owners only. It requires a warranty deed, paid tax statement, and current mortgage statement. A lien is placed against the property. If the property is in another county, the "Approved Property Bond" must be processed by that county's Sheriff first (paying a $20 fee there), sealed in an envelope, and physically transported to the Cherokee ADC.
• Professional Bondsman: A non-refundable fee (typically 12-15%) is paid to a licensed bonding company.

DUI Court and Monitoring

ProntoTrak, an alcohol monitoring service, is located at 154 North Street, Canton, GA 30114, the same address as the DUI Court.

DDS License Logistics

If you refused testing or blew over the legal limit, the officer seizes your license and issues a DDS-1205 Form, which is a temporary permit for 45 days.

To save your license, you must request an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) Hearing within 30 days by mailing to: Georgia Department of Driver Services, P.O. Box 80447, Conyers, GA 30013. The filing fee is $150.

The local DDS is located at 220 Brown Industrial Parkway, Suite 200, Canton, GA 30114. This DDS location is closed on Mondays. Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.