Cobb County, Georgia · Jail booking, arrest report and court-case guide
Connect a Cobb County Jail Booking to the Correct Report and Court Outcome
A Cobb County arrest can create several separate records. The Sheriff maintains custody and incarceration records, the arresting agency controls its police report, Magistrate Court handles early proceedings, and State or Superior Court maintains the filed criminal case.
This guide brings the important search fields, court-routing rules, report procedures, copy fees, bond options, visitation instructions, inmate services and Georgia record-restriction steps into one page. Official portals are used only for the final live action.
Do not identify someone from a name or mugshot alone. Match the date of birth, SOID, arrest date, arresting agency or court case number. A booking charge is an allegation—not a finding of guilt.
Current custody
Use the Cobb Sheriff inmate search.
Jail switchboard
Adult jail
1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta.
Court routing
Magistrate, State, Superior or Municipal Court.
Source review
Official information checked July 27, 2026.
Choose the Cobb County record that answers your question
SHERIFF INMATE SEARCH
Is the person in jail now?
Use the current-custody search to check criminal charges, bond amounts and custody information.
Best for: custody, booking, SOID, bond and release status.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What allegedly happened?
Request the incident or arrest report from the Sheriff, Cobb Police or municipal police department that created it.
Best for: incident narrative, report number, photographs and releasable recordings.
COURT RECORD
What was filed or decided?
Search Magistrate Court for early activity, State Court for misdemeanors and Superior Court for felonies.
Best for: filed charges, hearings, pleas, judgments and dismissal.
CRIMINAL HISTORY
What appears beyond one arrest?
Use a Cobb Sheriff background check, Georgia Felon Search or a purpose-specific GAPS fingerprint check.
Best for: Georgia history, felony convictions or required fingerprint screening.
Most reliable workflow: Find the inmate, save the SOID and case identifiers, identify the arresting agency, search the correct court, and request only the specific report or certified disposition still needed.
How to search current and previous Cobb County bookings
Open the official Cobb Sheriff inmate system
Use the Sheriff-hosted search rather than a commercial mugshot or people-search website.
Choose the current-custody search
Select In Custody when the immediate question is whether the person is detained now.
Search by the strongest identifier available
Use the SOID or serial field when known. For a name search, follow the displayed name format and begin with the legal surname.
Use fewer fields when no result appears
An exact spelling, middle name or suffix can unintentionally exclude a valid result.
Open every plausible match
Compare birth information, sex, race, arrest date, arresting agency and custody status.
Save the SOID
The Sheriff’s Office Identification number is useful for mail, deposits, calls, visitation and record requests.
Record each charge and case separately
One inmate can have multiple charges, warrants, courts, bond amounts or holds.
Use Inquiry for broader research
When the person is no longer listed in current custody, use the broader inquiry or previous-booking information offered by the system.
Continue to the correct court
The booking describes intake allegations. The court record shows the filed charge and later disposition.
What the Cobb County inmate-search fields mean
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOID | The Sheriff’s internal identification number associated with the inmate. | It does not show the final result of the criminal case. | Save it for mail, deposits, visits and record questions. |
| Booking or arrest date | When the person was arrested or processed into Cobb detention. | It may differ from the alleged offence or court-filing date. | Use it to distinguish separate custody events. |
| Arresting agency | The Sheriff, Cobb Police or city police department responsible for the arrest. | That the Sheriff owns the underlying police report. | Request the report from the named agency. |
| Warrant number | A warrant-related reference connected with the custody event. | That the warrant remains active after booking or court action. | Confirm through the issuing court or Warrant Unit. |
| Case number | A court or agency matter associated with the charge. | That every number shown belongs to the same court division. | Try it in Magistrate, State or Superior Court search. |
| Charge | The alleged offence recorded at arrest or intake. | That the prosecutor filed the same charge or that the person is guilty. | Find the accusation, indictment or final disposition. |
| Charge type | A classification such as felony, misdemeanor or another hold. | Which court has accepted a formal filing. | Use the court router below. |
| Bond amount | The currently listed amount or release condition for a charge. | That payment will clear another charge, warrant or hold. | Confirm every bond instrument before paying. |
| Bond status | Whether the listed bond is active, posted or otherwise processed. | That physical release is complete. | Call the jail when release is time-sensitive. |
| Location or custody status | The facility or operational status shown by the system. | That the location will remain unchanged. | Confirm before visiting or delivering court clothing. |
Fast-changing fields: Bond, court time, housing, release and transfer information may change after first appearance, classification, prosecutor review or receipt of another hold.
Verify identity before using a Cobb County record
First and last name match the known legal name
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age is consistent
Arrest date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
SOID or case number matches another official record
Two-identifier minimum: Do not contact an employer, landlord, school, relative or publisher based only on a matching name or photograph.
Same name, different birth date
Treat the records as belonging to different people unless the maintaining agency confirms an error.
Same birth date, different middle name
Compare aliases, SOID, arresting agency and court case.
Similar mugshot
Appearance is not a reliable legal identifier. Use record numbers and demographic data.
No birth information displayed
Confirm the SOID, arrest date, agency and court filing before relying on the result.
No Cobb County arrest result found? Check these causes in order
The arrest happened recently
Identification, medical screening, fingerprinting, property inventory and data entry may still be underway.
The person was released
Use the broader inquiry or previous-booking function rather than only the current-custody search.
The name is entered differently
Try the legal first name, maiden name, hyphen variation, suffix or another known spelling.
The arrest did not result in county detention
A citation, municipal case or summons may create a court record without a Cobb jail booking.
The misdemeanor is not filed yet
State Court states that an arrest case is not available there until the Solicitor General files an accusation.
The case remains in Magistrate Court
Early warrant, first-appearance and pretrial activity may appear there before transfer to the trial court.
The person was transferred
Custody may have moved to another county, Georgia Department of Corrections or federal authorities.
The record is restricted or legally protected
Juvenile, sealed, restricted and confidential information may not appear publicly.
Useful custody call script
“I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Cobb County custody or was recently booked. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [SOID, warrant or case number]. Can you confirm the present status or whether the person was released or transferred?”
What happens after a Cobb County arrest?
Law-enforcement report
The arresting agency creates its incident, arrest, probable-cause and related investigative records.
Booking and SOID identification
Detention personnel process identity, charges, warrants, property and the inmate’s Sheriff identification.
Medical screening and classification
Health, safety, behaviour and operational factors affect housing and services.
First appearance
Magistrate Court may address probable cause, counsel, bond and release conditions.
Pretrial review
Eligible in-custody defendants are reviewed for conditional release, recognizance, bond reduction or a 10% cash-deposit recommendation.
Prosecutor filing
The District Attorney handles felony prosecution. The Solicitor General handles Cobb State Court misdemeanors.
Trial-court record
The Clerk records the accusation or indictment, hearings, motions, plea, judgment, sentence and disposition.
Release or transfer
A person may post bond, receive court-approved release, remain because of another hold or transfer to another agency.
Why the jail charge and court charge can differ: The arresting agency records the original allegation. The prosecutor decides what to file and may reduce, amend, combine or decline charges.
Cobb County Adult Detention Center contacts and responsibilities
Adult Detention Center
1825 County Services Parkway
Marietta, GA 30008
Marietta, GA 30008
Main switchboard: 770-499-4200
Jail Administration
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Records and Identification
Arrest, incarceration, fingerprint, photograph and detainee court records.
Medical Unit
Use for appropriate detention medical-information routing.
What the Sheriff controls
Current custody and detention status
SOID and booking identifiers
Incarceration records and booking photographs
Bond processing and physical release
Inmate mail, accounts, calls and visits
Detention housing and operational information
The Sheriff does not decide the final criminal charge. Use the prosecutor and court record for formal filing and disposition.
Cobb County bond options, documents and payment warnings
| Bond method | Main requirement | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Full cash bond | The full bond amount is posted in cash. | Checks and credit cards are not accepted at the jail for an in-person cash bond. |
| Online cash bond | The offence must be bondable through the authorised online system. | The maximum online total is $2,500 including applicable fees and surcharges. |
| Cobb property bond | Residential property must be in Cobb County, with every listed owner present. | Required documents include the deed, current tax bill, mortgage statement and government photo ID. |
| Out-of-county property bond | Georgia property outside Cobb must be processed by the sheriff where the property is located. | Prepared documents must arrive at Cobb in a sealed envelope. |
| Professional bond | Use a company authorised by the Cobb County Sheriff. | Georgia law permits a non-refundable charge of up to 15% or a minimum of $50 per charge under the published rule. |
| Driver’s-licence collateral | Valid Georgia licence, qualifying non-DUI misdemeanor, at least five days in custody and bond of $1,000 or less before surcharges. | Failure to appear may result in licence suspension. |
| Pretrial release | In-custody review, eligibility and judicial approval. | A recommendation does not guarantee release. |
Multiple-bond warning: One detainee may need several bond instruments. Each charge may have a separate amount, condition, surcharge or hold. Cobb publishes a non-refundable $20 fee for each bond instrument written.
Cash-bond refund rule
The court returns the cash bond to the named surety after the appearance requirements are fulfilled. An online cash bond lists the defendant as the surety, so the refund is payable only to the defendant.
Bonding Visitor’s Center
1877 County Services Parkway
Marietta, GA 30008
Marietta, GA 30008
Commercial Bonding Administration
185 Roswell Street, Second Floor
Marietta, GA 30060
Marietta, GA 30060
How Cobb Magistrate Court Pretrial Services works
Conditional release
Non-financial court-ordered release with conditions and Pretrial supervision.
Personal recognizance
Non-financial release with judicial conditions but no continuing Pretrial supervision.
Bond reduction
An eligible in-custody defendant may be recommended for a lower amount.
10% cash deposit
An approved surety deposits 10% of the bond, including required state fees.
10% refund: After case completion, 90% of the 10% deposit is refunded to the surety by the State or Superior Court Clerk. Keep the jail cash receipt.
Potential 10% surety requirements
At least 18 years old
Georgia resident for at least one year
Valid Georgia driver’s licence or identification card
Proof of US citizenship or legal residence
Not the victim or attorney in the pending case
No felony conviction
Not currently on bond, probation or parole
Not already serving as surety on another bond
Two references available for verification
No current IRS debt
Currently employed
Proof of at least one year of employment
Same-day application timing: The potential surety should contact Pretrial before travelling and be present Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–3 p.m., excluding holidays. The earliest the jail begins a 10% release process is 6 p.m.
Judicial approval is required. All in-custody defendants are reviewed after first appearance, but Pretrial cannot guarantee or order release by itself.
Which Cobb County court holds the criminal record?
| Court or office | Primary criminal role | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
| Magistrate Court | Arrest warrants, first appearances, probable-cause matters and pretrial release. | An arrest is recent and no accusation or indictment appears yet. |
| State Court | Misdemeanors, applicable traffic cases and related criminal filings. | The Solicitor General has filed an accusation or a state-law traffic case is involved. |
| Superior Court | Felony prosecutions, indictments and felony judgments. | The booking charge is a felony or the District Attorney filed the case. |
| Municipal Court | City ordinance, traffic and limited misdemeanor matters within that municipality. | The citation or arrest names Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Austell or another city court. |
| District Attorney | Felony prosecution and felony record-restriction review. | The matter is a Cobb felony or Superior Court case. |
| Solicitor General | Misdemeanor prosecution in State Court and qualifying misdemeanor restriction review. | The matter is a Cobb State Court misdemeanor. |
Fast routing clue: “Felony” usually points to Superior Court; “misdemeanor” usually points to State Court; “warrant” or “first appearance” points to Magistrate Court; a city ordinance points to Municipal Court.
How to search Cobb Magistrate Court after a recent arrest
Magistrate Court issues arrest warrants and handles early criminal activity before a misdemeanor accusation or felony indictment reaches the trial court.
Search by the complete name
Use the legal first and last name, then compare all possible results.
Try the case, warrant or citation number
Use the number copied from the inmate result, warrant paperwork or court notice.
Review the criminal case type
Separate warrant and early criminal matters from unrelated civil records.
Check the filing date and parties
Make sure the date and defendant match the arrest being researched.
Look for transfer or later filing
A misdemeanor may move to State Court after accusation, while a felony proceeds to Superior Court.
Cobb Magistrate Court
32 Waddell Street
Marietta, GA 30090
Marietta, GA 30090
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Division contacts
Criminal Division: 770-528-8917
Pretrial: 770-528-8950
Warrant Division: 770-528-8900
How to search Cobb State Court criminal records
State Court’s Criminal Division processes payable traffic cases, traffic cases requiring appearance or involving an accident, and misdemeanor prosecutions.
Select Criminal Cases
Do not leave the search set to civil records.
Search by case number when known
The portal displays an example format such as
24-A-12345.
Otherwise search by name
Enter the last and first name. Add the middle name, birth year or filing-date range only when needed.
Try phonetic search for spelling uncertainty
The portal offers a phonetic option for the first and last name.
Confirm the filing date
State Court’s online system includes traffic and misdemeanor cases filed from April 26, 1999 through the current year.
Allow for the update delay
Current-day case-management updates are generally available online the following day.
Read the docket and disposition
Check the charge code, offence description, docket entries, disposition date and sentence summary.
Call when the arrest has not been accused
An arrest case is not available through the State Court Clerk until the Solicitor General files and the Clerk dockets the accusation.
Recent-arrest problem: When no accusation has been filed, contact Magistrate Court or the Solicitor General rather than assuming no case exists.
Traffic citation timing
- Wait 10–14 business days after receiving the citation before expecting online payment or case information.
- Not every offence is payable online; some require a mandatory appearance.
- Failure to appear may result in a driver’s-licence suspension, bench warrant or both.
- If no citation appears after 14 business days, call State Court Case Assistance at 770-528-2660.
Cobb State Court
12 E. Park Square
Marietta, GA 30090
Marietta, GA 30090
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
State Court contacts
Main: 770-528-2622
Case Assistance: 770-528-2660
Criminal Division: 770-528-1246
2026 drive-through payment option
State and Magistrate Court Clerk’s Office Express
122 Waddell Street NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Marietta, GA 30060
Hours: 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Bring photo ID, the citation or case number, and a credit or debit card.
The window handles eligible payments only—no filing, court appearance or case change.
How to find a Cobb Superior Court felony case
Georgia felony cases are tried in Superior Court in the county where the alleged crime occurred. Cobb Superior Court records include indictments, accusations where applicable, motions, pleas, judgments, sentencing and revocation orders.
Open the Superior Court criminal search
Choose the criminal search rather than civil or real-estate records.
Search by case number first
Use the number shown on an indictment, hearing notice, booking record or attorney document.
Search every reasonable name variation
The Clerk warns that users should test spelling variations to maximise results.
Confirm the defendant and filing date
Compare the arrest date, parties and case events before treating a result as a match.
Locate the indictment or formal charging document
Compare its counts with the initial jail charge.
Review later docket entries
Look for amended counts, plea documents, trial activity, sentencing, revocation or dismissal.
Order a criminal disposition package for formal use
The package can include the final disposition, plea statement, plea questionnaire, indictment and applicable revocation or consent orders.
Superior Court criminal-copy prices
| Order | Regular copy | Certified copy |
|---|---|---|
| Any criminal document requested by mail | $3 | $8 |
| Criminal disposition package by mail | $5 | $14 |
| Copy obtained in person or by courier | $1 | $2.50 |
Mail-order requirements: Send a written request with advance payment by cashier’s cheque or money order payable to Cobb Superior Court Clerk. Personal cheques are not accepted. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Superior Court Clerk
70 Haynes Street
Marietta, GA 30090
Marietta, GA 30090
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Mail copy request
Cobb Superior Court Clerk
Attn: File-room
P.O. Box 3370
Marietta, GA 30061
Attn: File-room
P.O. Box 3370
Marietta, GA 30061
When the case belongs to a Cobb municipal court
City courts handle violations issued within their municipal jurisdiction. A municipal record is not a countywide criminal-history report.
| Court | Address and phone | Useful local detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta Municipal Court |
240 Lemon Street Marietta, GA 30060 770-794-5400 |
Handles Marietta traffic and ordinance matters and limited misdemeanors within its jurisdiction. Records up to 10 pages are free; additional pages are $0.10 each, and certification is $5. |
| Smyrna Municipal Court |
2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 770-431-2804 |
Processes Smyrna traffic, ordinance and qualifying state-law misdemeanor cases issued by Smyrna Police. |
| Kennesaw Municipal Court |
2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue Kennesaw, GA 30144 770-429-4531 |
Allow up to four days for a new citation to post. Court is generally held on Tuesday, when normal office and telephone service may be limited. |
| Acworth Municipal Court |
4408 Acworth Industrial Drive NW Acworth, GA 30101 770-974-0965 |
Office hours are generally Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; payment hours are more limited. |
Read the citation or bond paperwork. It names the court that controls the hearing, payment and disposition. Paying or calling the wrong court does not resolve the case.
How to interpret a Cobb County criminal docket
| Term | Plain-language meaning | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Accusation | A formal charging document commonly used in State Court misdemeanor cases. | Every count and any later amendment. |
| Indictment | A formal felony charging document returned through the grand-jury process. | The defendant, counts and statute sections. |
| Nolle prosequi or nolle prossed | The prosecutor elected not to pursue the identified charge at that time. | Which counts and cases the filing covers. |
| Dead docket | The prosecution is suspended and the case is removed from active trial scheduling without an ordinary final acquittal. | Whether the case was later restored or restricted. |
| Dismissed | The identified charge or case was dismissed. | Whether every count was dismissed. |
| First Offender | A qualifying defendant received treatment under Georgia’s First Offender Act rather than an ordinary conviction at sentencing. | Whether the sentence was completed successfully and discharge was entered. |
| Guilty plea | The defendant admitted the identified charge. | The count, negotiated terms and final sentence. |
| Merged | A count was combined into another for conviction or sentencing purposes. | The surviving count and judgment. |
| Closed | The case is no longer shown as active in the ordinary docket workflow. | The actual dismissal, judgment, plea or final order. |
| Restricted or sealed | Public access is limited under Georgia law or court order. | The restriction approval and whether court documents were separately sealed. |
Request the arrest report from the agency that created it
| Arresting agency | Record custodian | What to request |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb County Sheriff | Sheriff Open Records and Records & Identification | Sheriff arrest, incarceration, fingerprint, photograph or detention records. |
| Cobb County Police | Cobb Police Central Records | Incident report, accident report, police arrest report and qualifying media. |
| Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw or another city police department | That municipal police department | The city incident or arrest report using its report number. |
| 911 Emergency Communications | Cobb County 911 Open Records | 911 audio, call records or dispatch-related records. |
| Court filing | Magistrate, State, Superior or Municipal Court Clerk | Warrant, accusation, indictment, disposition, judgment or certified copy. |
Information that makes an arrest-report request faster
Report or incident number
Date and approximate time
Street address or incident location
Full names of involved people
Arresting officer or agency when known
SOID, booking or court case number
Exact document types requested
Maximum cost approved without another estimate
Copy-ready Georgia Open Records request
Under the Georgia Open Records Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest or probable-cause report, and releasable supplemental reports relating to [full legal name] for the incident occurring on or about [date and time] at [location]. The known report number is [number], Cobb SOID is [number], and court case number is [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the total charge will exceed $[amount].
Cobb County Police report process
- Basic incident information can be searched by report details, location or case number through Police2Citizen.
- A valid government-issued photo ID or foreign passport is required when obtaining a report.
- Accepted methods include cash, money order and business cheque; Mastercard and Visa are accepted only at Central Records.
- Personal cheques are not accepted, and cash should not be mailed.
- Involved parties can obtain many reports at a precinct or Central Records.
- Non-involved parties and requests involving juveniles, domestic violence, rape or stalking must go through Central Records.
Cobb Police Central Records
545 S. Fairground Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Marietta, GA 30060
Central Records hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Closed on county holidays.
Georgia Open Records rules and Cobb County copy charges
Response deadline
The records custodian generally responds within three business days by producing the record, explaining access or identifying the applicable exemption.
Staff time
The charge is based on the lowest-paid qualified employee. The first 15 minutes of search and retrieval time cannot be charged.
Existing records only
An agency is not required to create a new report, summary or compilation that does not already exist.
| Record | Published charge | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb Police incident report of 10 or more pages for a non-involved party | $0.10 per page | Identification and access restrictions still apply. |
| State Court ordinary copy | $0.25 per page | The Clerk does not conduct broad name research for the requester. |
| State Court certified copy | $3 certification plus $0.25 per page | Use when an institution requires a certified court record. |
| State Court exemplified copy | $5 certificate and seal plus $0.25 per page | Order only when exemplification is specifically required. |
| Superior Court mailed criminal document | $3 regular or $8 certified | Advance payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope are required. |
| Superior Court mailed disposition package | $5 regular or $14 certified | Includes key charging, plea and disposition documents when available. |
| 911 record page | $0.10 per page | A written request must include the date, time, address and case number when known. |
| 911 audio CD | $5 per CD | Processing is generally stated as two to three days. |
| 911 download or research | $6 per 15 minutes | The first 15-minute increment is free. |
Control the cost: Request one incident, one date range and specific document types. Ask for electronic delivery and require approval before the office exceeds a stated amount.
Cobb County 911 records
Email: 911OpenRecords@cobbcounty.gov
Non-emergency: 770-499-3911
How to check a possible Cobb County warrant
Search the inmate and court systems
A served warrant may already be connected with a booking or court case.
Determine whether the matter is county or municipal
A city warrant may be controlled by that municipal court or police department.
Record the exact warrant and case number
Do not rely on a matching name without birth information or another identifier.
Confirm active status
A warrant can be served, recalled or changed after an online record was generated.
Use a safe resolution path
A person checking their own warrant should contact the issuing court or a Georgia attorney for case-specific instructions.
Sheriff Warrant Information
Fugitive Unit: 770-499-4652
Magistrate Warrant Division
32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090
Never confront or detain anyone. Give possible warrant information to law enforcement. Online or third-party data may contain a similar name or outdated status.
Cobb background checks, Georgia Felon Search and fingerprint screening
| Check | Cost or requirement | What it is best for | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb Sheriff criminal background check | $25 plus 3.5% payment processing | In-person criminal-history request through the local Sheriff. | Ask the office to confirm the geographic scope and whether it meets the receiving organisation’s requirements. |
| Georgia Felon Search | $15 per search or rap sheet viewed | Instant possible matches for Georgia felony convictions. | No misdemeanors, juvenile felony history, restricted, sealed or expunged records. |
| GAPS fingerprint check | Depends on the authorised service code and purpose | Employment, licensing or another authorised fingerprint-based check. | The requesting agency generally supplies the registration information or service code. |
| Georgia Department of Corrections search | Public online search | State-prison and Georgia correctional information. | It is not a Cobb County current-jail roster. |
Cobb Sheriff in-person background check requirements
Appear in person
Bring valid government-issued picture identification
Provide name and date of birth
Provide sex and race
Provide Social Security number as required by the office
Pay by credit, debit or mobile payment
A Social Security card is not acceptable photo identification. Cash is not accepted for the Sheriff background check.
Cobb Sheriff Public Safety Building, Basement
185 Roswell Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Marietta, GA 30060
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Closed daily: noon–1 p.m.
Georgia Felon Search warning
The search requires the first and last name, date of birth and sex. It is name-based and can return possible matches rather than positive identification. The $15 fee applies even when the result says no record found, and each additional possible record opened can create another $15 charge.
Cobb County inmate mail addresses and content rules
Personal and ordinary mail
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia
Inmate’s Name and SOID#
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Inmate’s Name and SOID#
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal mail and books only
Cobb County Adult Detention Center
Inmate’s Full Name and SOID#
P.O. Box 100110
Marietta, GA 30061
Inmate’s Full Name and SOID#
P.O. Box 100110
Marietta, GA 30061
Ordinary correspondence rules
Write the inmate’s full name exactly as listed
Include the correct SOID
Use the Phoenix processing address for personal mail
Greeting cards and ordinary photographs are permitted subject to review
Do not send Polaroid photographs
Do not include unauthorised objects or valuables
Returned-content risk: Material that is offensive, sexually explicit or considered a facility-security risk can be returned to the sender.
Books and publications
- Books, magazines and periodicals must be ordered directly from the publisher or an online distributor.
- Hardbound books are not accepted.
- Do not place a privately purchased book inside ordinary correspondence.
Court clothing: Civilian clothing may be left at the judicial complex for court only when a judge orders that the inmate be dressed in civilian clothing.
Depositing money and handling Cobb County inmate calls
Inmate-account deposit options
| Method | Required information | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| US Postal Money Order by mail | Inmate’s full name and SOID | Do not send cash through the mail. |
| Cash at the facility | Correct inmate identity | Cash deposits are processed daily from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Telephone deposit | Site ID 153 and inmate ID | Call 888-988-4768 and verify the recipient before authorising payment. |
| ConnectNetwork online | Account, facility and inmate identifiers | Review all service fees before paying. |
| On-site kiosk | Inmate identity and payment | The kiosk accepts cash or cards under the provider’s rules. |
Withdrawing inmate funds
An inmate may consent to one account withdrawal each month. The authorised recipient picks up the funds on Wednesday from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center, 1877 County Services Parkway.
Payment verification: Confirm the SOID and current custody before depositing. Save the amount, date, provider and confirmation number.
Inmate telephone rules
- Inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls.
- Eligible inmates can place calls at selected times unless an administrative or disciplinary restriction applies.
- Recipients may need a prepaid or collect-call account through the facility provider.
- GTL AdvancePay support: 800-483-8314.
- GTL billing support: 877-650-4249.
- Unwanted calls can be blocked through the Inmate Telephone Coordinator at 770-528-8975, Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- After hours, call 770-499-4200 and ask for the supervisor on duty.
How to register and schedule a Cobb County inmate visit
Confirm current custody and SOID
Check that the person remains at the Cobb Adult Detention Center before registering or travelling.
Pre-register online or at the kiosk
Use GTL Visit Me or the self-service kiosk at the Visitation Center.
Complete identity registration
Present valid government-issued photo identification to Visitation Center staff between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Allow extra time for the first visit
Arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete registration. Visitors aged 18 and older are photographed.
Schedule one to seven days in advance
Visits are scheduled through the online system or the self-service kiosk.
Arrive before the scheduled hour
Visits are scheduled on the hour and ordinarily last 30 minutes.
Do not arrive more than 15 minutes late
A late visitor receives only the remaining time. Later arrival can forfeit the visit.
Identification and visitor rules
Bring original, valid government photo ID
Photocopies of identification are not accepted
Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Up to four visitors may be scheduled under the general visit rule
No food, drinks or cellular phones in the visiting area
The detention property is tobacco-free
Dress-code examples
- No halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps or see-through clothing.
- No clothing exposing the midriff.
- Shorts and skirts cannot be more than two inches above the knee.
- Shoes are required.
Inmate Visitation
Visitor’s Center: 1877 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Register for a Cobb County inmate release alert
The Cobb County Sheriff partners with Appriss to provide automated registration and notification for people held in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.
Who can register
Crime victims, family members and other people concerned about custody changes.
Primary alert
The system can notify a registered user when the inmate is released from Cobb custody.
Information to save
Full legal name, date of birth, SOID and booking details.
Do not depend on one notification method for personal safety. Keep registration details current and independently recheck the inmate result when release timing matters.
How to correct an inaccurate Cobb or Georgia criminal record
| Incorrect information | Responsible office | Evidence to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong Cobb booking identity | Sheriff Records and Identification | Government ID, SOID, booking details and proof of the mismatch. |
| Wrong police-report information | The arresting Sheriff or police agency | Report number and the official document supporting the requested correction. |
| Missing or wrong court disposition | The appropriate Magistrate, State, Superior or Municipal Court Clerk | Case number, certified order and exact docket entry. |
| Wrong GCIC criminal-history entry | The contributing agency, court or prosecutor first; GCIC after source correction | Corrected agency letterhead, court disposition and identifying information. |
| Wrong Georgia prison information | Georgia Department of Corrections | GDC number, identity documents and controlling court or release record. |
| Private mugshot website | The private publisher after the official record is corrected | Corrected record, dismissal, restriction or sealing order. |
How GCIC updates work
- GCIC cannot change an arrest or disposition merely because the subject reports an error.
- The arresting agency updates arrest and identification data it submitted.
- The court, prosecutor, probation or parole agency updates disposition information it controls.
- A written correction sent to GCIC must come from the responsible agency on official letterhead.
- The update should identify the person, date of birth, race, sex, arrest date and SID or OTN when available.
Identity dispute
When the person claims that an arrest belongs to someone else, fingerprint comparison may be required. The individual should obtain the current GCIC instructions before submitting fingerprint cards, identification and supporting documents.
Sheriff Records & Identification
GCIC criminal-history questions
The GCIC lobby uses appointments for record inspections and fingerprint services.
Cobb County record restriction and sealing steps
Georgia uses the term record restriction rather than ordinary public expungement. Restriction generally prevents the arrest cycle from being released to private people, businesses and ordinary licensing agencies while preserving access for courts and criminal-justice agencies.
Choose the process by arrest date
Arrest on or after July 1, 2013
No arresting-agency application is required under the standard process. Contact the prosecutor responsible for the case and request review.
Arrest before July 1, 2013
Start with the arresting agency and complete the Request to Restrict Arrest Record application process.
Older three-section application
Applicant completes Section One
Provide the required identity and arrest information and return it to the arresting agency.
Arresting agency completes Section Two
The agency verifies the arrest cycle and forwards the request to the appropriate prosecutor.
Prosecutor completes Section Three
The District Attorney or Solicitor General approves or denies the restriction request.
Approved material reaches GCIC
Follow the current GBI submission and processing-fee instructions.
Check whether the court record also needs sealing
Restriction of the GCIC arrest cycle does not necessarily remove every publicly accessible court document.
Examples of potentially qualifying dispositions
Dismissed
Not presented to the grand jury
No further action anticipated
Nolle prossed or nolle prosequi
Dead docket
No record on file
Guilty outcomes are not ordinarily eligible for arrest-record restriction under the non-conviction process. First Offender, conditional discharge, youthful-offender and other remedies have separate requirements.
First Offender records
A person who successfully completes a qualifying Georgia First Offender sentence is exonerated and discharged under the statute. GCIC can seal the qualifying criminal-history entry after the proper discharge is reported, but court dockets, agency files or private copies may require separate review.
Choose the Cobb prosecutor
Felony or Superior Court matter
Cobb District Attorney
70 Haynes Street
Marietta, GA 30090
70 Haynes Street
Marietta, GA 30090
Cobb Second Chance Desk
The Second Chance Desk works with the Circuit Defender, Solicitor General, District Attorney and Georgia Justice Project to review GCIC history and possible restriction or sealing eligibility.
Bring case documents for the charges you want reviewed
Bring documents from other criminal cases
Bring employment or housing denials related to the record
Bring occupational-licensing communications
Bring copies of prior record-cleanup requests
Disclose pending cases, probation, parole and out-of-state arrests accurately
Restriction is not destruction. Criminal-justice agencies may retain access, and a separate court-sealing request may be needed. Eligibility depends on the charge, disposition, date and later history.
Call the Cobb office that controls the record
| Office | Contact | Best reason to call |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Detention Center | 770-499-4200 | Current custody, recent booking, bond and release status. |
| Jail Administration | 770-499-4221 | Administrative detention questions during business hours. |
| Sheriff Records & ID | 770-499-4231 | Arrest, incarceration, fingerprint, photograph and detainee records. |
| Sheriff Open Records | 770-499-4728 | Sheriff public-record request assistance. |
| Cobb Police Central Records | 770-499-3900 | Cobb Police incident and accident reports. |
| Sheriff Warrant Information | 770-499-4634 | Possible Cobb Sheriff warrant information. |
| Inmate Visitation | 770-499-4359 | Registration, scheduling and visit-rule questions. |
| Magistrate Court | 770-528-8900 | Warrant, first-appearance and early criminal case questions. |
| Magistrate Pretrial | 770-528-8950 | Release review and 10% surety application instructions. |
| State Court Case Assistance | 770-528-2660 | Misdemeanor or traffic case assistance. |
| State Court Criminal Division | 770-528-1246 | Filed misdemeanor criminal records and copies. |
| Superior Court Clerk | 770-528-1300 | Felony records, certified dispositions and criminal files. |
| District Attorney | 770-528-1800 | Felony prosecution and eligible felony record-restriction routing. |
| Solicitor General | 770-528-8500 | Misdemeanor prosecution and qualifying misdemeanor restriction review. |
Cobb County Adult Detention Center and court maps
Cobb County Adult Detention Center
Cobb Superior Court and District Attorney
Confirm before travelling. The detention centre, Visitor’s Center, Sheriff Records office, Magistrate Court, State Court and Superior Court are separate destinations.
How the information in this guide was verified
Cobb County Sheriff
Custody search, SOID records, detention contacts, bond methods, inmate accounts, mail, calls, visits, background checks, warrants and VINE.
Cobb County courts and police
Magistrate, State and Superior Court roles, court searches, copy charges, Police Central Records and 911 request procedures.
Georgia criminal-history sources
GCIC record content, Georgia Felon Search, GAPS fingerprinting, correction procedures and record-restriction rules.
Why action links remain: Custody, bond, warrant and court data can change. External buttons are retained only where a user must perform a live lookup, submit a request, post an eligible payment, create an inmate-service account or file a current restriction request.
Cobb County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search for a current Cobb County inmate?
Use the official Cobb Sheriff inmate search. Search by the strongest identifier available, open every plausible match, and verify the SOID, date of birth, arrest date, arresting agency and charges.
Can I search a previous Cobb County booking?
Use the broader inquiry or previous-booking information in the Sheriff system. Older incarceration records may also be requested through Records and Identification.
Where is Cobb County Jail?
The Adult Detention Center is at 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. The detention and bonding switchboard is 770-499-4200.
Which court handles a Cobb County arrest?
Magistrate Court handles warrants and early proceedings. State Court handles misdemeanors and applicable traffic cases. Superior Court handles felonies. Municipal matters may remain in a city court.
How do I obtain the arrest report?
Request it from the agency that created it. A Cobb Police report stays with Police Central Records, a Sheriff report goes through Sheriff Open Records, and a city-police report goes to that municipality.
How much is a Cobb Sheriff background check?
The current charge is $25 plus a 3.5% payment-processing fee. The applicant must appear in person with valid government photo identification. Cash is not accepted.
What bond methods are available?
Possible methods include full cash, eligible online cash, Cobb property, out-of-county Georgia property, approved professional bond, limited driver’s-licence collateral and court-approved pretrial release.
How does Cobb County visitation work?
Register through GTL Visit Me or the visitation kiosk, complete identity registration with valid government photo ID and schedule one to seven days ahead. Visits are generally scheduled on the hour and last 30 minutes.
What does Georgia Felon Search show?
It returns possible name-based matches for Georgia felony convictions. It does not show misdemeanors, juvenile felony history, sealed, restricted or expunged records. Each search costs $15.
How do I restrict a Cobb County arrest record?
For an arrest on or after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecutor. For an earlier arrest, begin with the arresting agency’s application. The Cobb Second Chance Desk can help review possible restriction and sealing eligibility.