Cobb County GA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Find Cobb County Jail Records and Verify the Criminal Case

Search a recent Cobb County booking, check charges and bond, locate misdemeanor or felony court records, arrange a video visit, request an arrest record and find legal help without treating an arrest entry as proof of conviction.

Search by name or SOID number Check bond and custody details Verify State or Superior Court records
An arrest is not a conviction. Match the name, date of birth, SOID, booking date and court disposition before relying on a record.
Fast answer

Use the Record Source That Matches Your Question

Recent jail booking

Use the Sheriff’s Office inmate search for current custody, charges and displayed bond amounts.

Detention information

Call the Cobb County Adult Detention Center at 770-499-4200.

Jail location

1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, Georgia 30008.

Misdemeanor case

Search Cobb State Court for traffic and criminal cases below felony grade.

Felony case

Use the Cobb Superior Court Clerk’s public inquiry by name or case number.

Bond information

Call 770-499-4255 or use the Sheriff’s official bonding page.

Inmate visitation

Call 770-499-4359 and register before scheduling a visit.

Court-appointed lawyer

Contact the Cobb Circuit Defender’s Office at 770-528-1950.

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Urgent route

Someone Was Arrested in Cobb County Today

Do not send money because of an unexpected call. Confirm the person, booking, charge, bond and approved payment method through the jail or court.
1 Arrest Agency takes custody
2 Booking Photo, fingerprints and SOID
3 Bond Amount, method and conditions
4 Release or hold Payment, warrant or transfer
5 Court case Misdemeanor or felony route
Identify the arresting agency Determine whether the arrest involved the Cobb County Sheriff, Cobb Police, Marietta Police, Smyrna Police, Kennesaw Police, Acworth Police, Powder Springs Police or another agency.
Open the official inmate search Use the Cobb County Sheriff inmate search.
Search with fewer details first Enter the last and first name. Avoid adding several filters until you know the record is available.
Allow time for intake A recent arrest may not appear while identification, fingerprints, medical screening and booking paperwork are being completed.
Call the detention center when necessary Call 770-499-4200 with the person’s full name, approximate age, arresting agency and arrest time.
Save the SOID and court information The SOID, booking date, charge and court route help with visits, mail, money, bond and court searches.
Timing tip: A missing record shortly after arrest does not prove release. Search again after booking has had time to process.
Official jail lookup

How to Search Cobb County Jail Records

Open the Sheriff’s inmate-search page Go to the Cobb County inmate search.
Enter the legal name Start with the last and first name. Try the surname alone or remove the middle name when the expected record does not appear.
Open the likely result Compare the complete name, date of birth, SOID, booking date, charges and bond entries.
Check whether custody is current Read the status or release information. A historical booking does not necessarily mean the person remains detained.
Save the identifiers Record the SOID, booking date, case number, court and charge description before leaving the page.
Use the detention-center page as a fallback When the direct search times out, open the Adult Detention Center page and select “Inmate Search.”
How to interpret a Cobb County booking result
Field
What it helps confirm
What it does not prove
Best next check
SOID
The Sheriff’s identifying number for the person
A conviction or final court outcome
Use it for jail communication and records questions
Booking date
When the person entered Cobb custody
That the person remains in jail
Read the current status or release entry
Booking charge
The allegation recorded during intake
That the same charge was filed or resulted in conviction
Search State or Superior Court
Bond amount
The displayed bond connected with a charge
Immediate release or absence of another hold
Call bonding information
Release information
Release from the Cobb booking
That no other county, federal or supervision matter exists
Review the court case and other custody systems
Bail and release

How to Check Cobb County Bond Information

The Sheriff’s Office lists cash bond, property bond, out-of-county property bond, professional bond, driver’s-license collateral and pretrial release as possible methods. The method available depends on the charge and court order.

Bonding information

Call 770-499-4255 for the dedicated bonding line.

Visitor’s Center

1877 County Services Parkway, Marietta, Georgia 30008.

Bond instrument fee

The Sheriff’s page lists a non-refundable $20 fee for each bond instrument, in addition to applicable surcharges.

Open the booking record Note each charge, displayed bond amount, SOID and any hold information.
Confirm every bond Multiple bonds may be required when the person has more than one charge.
Ask about other holds Another jurisdiction, warrant, probation matter or federal hold can delay release.
Review the official bond methods Open the Cobb County bonding page before choosing cash, property, professional or another method.
Verify the payment destination Call the official jail or bonding number before sending funds or signing an agreement.
Allow release-processing time Staff may need to verify payment, paperwork, identity, property and additional holds.
Bond scam warning: Do not pay with gift cards, cryptocurrency or an unfamiliar payment link because a caller claims immediate release is required.
Court verification

Find the Correct Cobb County Criminal Court Record

Cobb County uses different courts for misdemeanors, felonies, warrants and juvenile cases. Start with the charge level or court name shown in the booking record.

Cobb County criminal court routing
Record or issue
Correct court or office
Contact
Official search route
Traffic or misdemeanor case
Cobb State Court Clerk Criminal Division
Felony criminal case
Cobb Superior Court Clerk
Arrest warrant or Magistrate matter
Cobb Magistrate Court
Juvenile matter
Cobb Juvenile Court
Contact the court because juvenile records are restricted
Identify the charge level State Court generally handles misdemeanors and traffic matters. Superior Court handles felony cases.
Open the correct official search Choose the State Court or Superior Court portal rather than searching every court.
Search by case number when possible A case number is safer than a common name. State Court also allows name, filing-date, citation or tag searches.
Compare identifying details Review the filing date, charge, date of birth, case number, attorney and assigned court.
Read the case history Check whether the matter is pending, dismissed, pleaded, convicted, sentenced or otherwise disposed.
Request copies when needed Contact the responsible clerk when you need a certified record or a document not available online.
State Court coverage: The online system states that traffic and misdemeanor cases are available from April 26, 1999 through the current year.
Family and visitor help

How to Register and Schedule a Cobb County Jail Visit

Cobb County uses video-conference visitation. Visitors must complete registration and receive approval before scheduling.

1 Create visitor account
2 Present valid photo ID
3 Receive approval
4 Schedule 1–7 days ahead
Pre-register online or at the kiosk Use the Cobb ViaPath visitation portal or the self-service kiosk at the Visitor’s Center.
Complete in-person identity approval Present a valid government-issued photo ID to Visitation Center staff between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Arrive early for the first approval The Sheriff recommends arriving at least 15 minutes before the first visit to complete registration.
Schedule after approval Visits may be scheduled from one day to seven days before the requested time.
Bring the original ID for every visit Photocopies are not accepted.
Confirm operational availability Call inmate visitation at 770-499-4359 when the schedule or approval is unclear.
Visitor’s Center: 1877 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. Online and kiosk scheduling are available around the clock after registration.
Calls, mail and deposits

Cobb County Inmate Phone, Mail and Money Instructions

Personal mail

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia
Inmate’s Name and SOID#
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Only permitted correspondence, greeting cards and non-Polaroid photographs should be included.

Legal mail and books

Cobb County Adult Detention Center
Inmate’s Full Name and SOID#
PO Box 100110
Marietta, GA 30061

Books and periodicals must come directly from a publisher or online distributor. Hardbound books are not accepted.

Telephone calls

Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. Call GTL AdvancePay at 800-483-8314 to establish or manage a prepaid account.

Billing support: 877-650-4249.

Approved inmate-account routes
Task
Official route
Phone or hours
Important detail
Deposit online
The official page lists site ID 153 and requires the inmate ID
Deposit at the facility
Visitor’s Center kiosk or cash deposit process
Daily, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Confirm the inmate’s identity before completing payment
Mail a deposit
US Postal Money Order using the current official instructions
Call 770-499-4200 if uncertain
Do not send cash through the mail
Resolve a call block
Inmate Telephone Coordinator
770-528-8975, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
After hours, call 770-499-4200 and ask for the supervisor on duty
Mail warning: Do not place cash, contraband, explicit material or items that create a security risk inside inmate correspondence.
Documents and criminal history

Request Cobb Arrest Records or Order a Background Check

Open-records request

Use the Sheriff’s official Open Record Requests page to reach the GOVQA portal for booking photos, arrest records and other Sheriff records.

Open Cobb Sheriff record requests

Open-records phone: 770-499-4728.

Local background check

The Sheriff’s Office offers an in-person Cobb criminal background check at 185 Roswell Street in downtown Marietta.

Fee: $25, plus the published card-processing fee. Cash is not accepted.

Phone: 770-499-4696.

How to obtain the Sheriff’s local background check

Visit the Public Safety Building Go to the basement at 185 Roswell Street, Marietta, Georgia.
Use the published service hours The background-check section lists Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3:45 p.m., excluding holidays, and closes daily from noon–1 p.m.
Bring valid photo identification A Social Security card alone is not accepted as picture identification.
Prepare the requested identity information The office lists name, date of birth, sex, race and Social Security number among the information needed.
Use an accepted payment method Credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments are accepted. Cash is not accepted.
Use Georgia GBI for statewide questions Open the GBI criminal-history guidance when the task goes beyond Cobb County.
Legal help

Find a Cobb County Public Defender or Criminal Lawyer

Cobb Circuit Defender

The Circuit Defender provides indigent criminal defense when a court determines that a defendant qualifies.

Phone: 770-528-1950.

Open the official Circuit Defender page

Private lawyer search

The State Bar of Georgia does not directly refer clients to individual lawyers, but its directory can verify Georgia attorney status and public disciplinary history.

Search the State Bar member directory

Find local bar referral information

Full name and SOID
Booking and case numbers
Charge names and court
Next hearing date
Bond and release conditions
Income and household information
Copies of warrants or court notices
Questions about fees and representation
Public-defender payment scam: Cobb County warns that Superior Court and the Circuit Defender’s Office will not ask an applicant or defendant to pay the Circuit Defender. Verify suspicious requests at 770-528-1950.
Victim notification

Register for Cobb County Custody Notifications

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office uses VINE for automated custody-status and release notifications involving people held at the Adult Detention Center.

Locate the correct inmate Search the Cobb inmate system and confirm the name, date of birth and SOID.
Open the official victim-notification page Review the Cobb Sheriff VINE guidance.
Register through VINELink Use Georgia VINELink to search participating records and choose available notifications.
Keep registration details secure Save the confirmation information and update your phone or email when it changes.
Safety note: Do not confront a person because of an online booking or custody alert. Call emergency services when there is an immediate threat.
Record correction

Restricting or Correcting a Georgia Arrest Record

Georgia generally uses the term “record restriction” rather than expungement. Restriction affects access for qualifying non-criminal-justice purposes but does not necessarily destroy every record.

Confirm the official disposition Search the Cobb court case and obtain the dismissal, acquittal, completion or other final record.
Identify the arrest date The state process differs for arrests before and after July 1, 2013.
For arrests after July 1, 2013 GBI guidance says to contact the prosecutor responsible for the case rather than filing the older application with the arresting agency.
For arrests before July 1, 2013 The state guidance directs applicants to use the restriction application through the arresting agency.
Correct inaccurate criminal-history information Obtain your Georgia record and follow GCIC instructions when identity, charge or disposition information is wrong.
Handle private websites separately Restricting or correcting the official record does not automatically remove every third-party page.

Open Georgia record-restriction guidance

Troubleshooting

Why a Cobb County Arrest Record May Not Appear

Booking is still being processed
The person is held in another county
The arresting agency used another name spelling
The person was released or transferred
The direct inmate-search server timed out
The court case has not yet been filed
The case belongs in a different Cobb court
The record is juvenile or legally restricted
Browser scripts or cookies are blocked
The record uses an alias or different birth information
Search tip: Try the surname and first name without punctuation or middle names. Use the SOID or case number whenever one is available.
Real situations

Fast Routes for Common Cobb County Problems

The arrest happened recently

Allow time for booking, search again and call 770-499-4200 with the arresting agency and approximate time.

Bond is posted but release is delayed

Ask whether every bond is satisfied and whether another warrant, hold or verification step remains.

The inmate search will not load

Open the Adult Detention Center page, use its inmate-search link and try a current desktop browser.

You need the final case outcome

Search State Court for misdemeanors or Superior Court for felonies and review the disposition.

You need the booking photo

Use the Sheriff’s Open Record Requests page and describe the inmate, arrest date and requested record.

You cannot afford a lawyer

Contact the Cobb Circuit Defender at 770-528-1950 and ask about qualification and application procedures.

Contacts and hours

Cobb County Jail and Court Contact Information

Cobb County Adult Detention Center
1825 County Services Parkway
Marietta, GA 30008

Main and detention information: 770-499-4200

Jail Administration: 770-499-4221, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cobb County Visitor’s Center
1877 County Services Parkway
Marietta, GA 30008

Visitation: 770-499-4359

Bonding: 770-499-4255

Cobb State Court
12 East Park Square
Marietta, GA 30090

Main: 770-528-2622

Criminal Division: 770-528-1246

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cobb Superior Court
70 Haynes Street
Marietta, GA 30090

Administration: 770-528-1800

Superior Court Clerk: 770-528-1300

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Map and directions

Cobb County Adult Detention Center Map

Adult Detention Center

1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008.

Visitor’s Center

Visitation, bonding and deposit services may route through 1877 County Services Parkway.

Call before travelling

Confirm current custody, visitor approval, required identification, service hours and the correct building.

Verified official directory

Official Cobb County Jail and Court Resources

Official links and what to do after opening them
Resource
Use it for
Have ready
Next action
Current booking, charges and displayed bond
First and last name or SOID
Save the SOID, booking date and court
Jail, calls, mail, deposits and custody guidance
Inmate name and SOID
Open the relevant inmate-service section
Bond methods, fees and contact details
Charge, bond amount and SOID
Confirm every bond and hold before paying
Visitor registration and scheduling
Valid government ID and inmate information
Complete in-person approval before visiting
Traffic and misdemeanor criminal cases
Name, case number, citation or date range
Review case events and disposition
Felony criminal cases
Last name, first name or case number
Confirm the case and contact the clerk for copies
Booking photos, arrest records and Sheriff documents
Name, date, agency and exact requested record
Open GOVQA and save the request number
Court-appointed criminal defense information
Charges, case number and financial details
Ask about qualification and application
Statewide criminal-history guidance
Accurate identity information
Choose the correct local or state method
Research qualifying restriction procedures
Arrest date, agency, charge and disposition
Contact the correct prosecutor or arresting agency
Direct answers

Cobb County Arrest Records FAQs

How do I search Cobb County arrest records?

Use the Cobb County Sheriff’s official inmate search and enter the person’s first and last name. Open the matching booking, compare the date of birth and SOID, then search the appropriate Cobb court to verify the filed charges and outcome.

What number do I call about someone in the Cobb County Jail?

Call the Cobb County Adult Detention Center at 770-499-4200. Have the person’s full name, approximate age, arresting agency, arrest time and SOID available when possible.

Where is the Cobb County Adult Detention Center?

The Cobb County Adult Detention Center is located at 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, Georgia 30008. Visitation and bonding services may use the Visitor’s Center at 1877 County Services Parkway.

Why is a recent Cobb County arrest not showing online?

The booking process may still be underway, the person may be held by another agency or the inmate-search server may be temporarily unavailable. Search again with fewer name fields and call 770-499-4200 when the arrest is recent.

How do I check bond in Cobb County?

Review the bond entry in the inmate record and call bonding information at 770-499-4255. Confirm every bond, surcharge, additional hold and accepted release method before sending money or signing an agreement.

How do I find a Cobb County misdemeanor or felony case?

Use Cobb State Court Records Search for traffic and misdemeanor cases. Use the Cobb Superior Court Clerk public inquiry for felony cases. Search by case number when available and review the case history and disposition.

How do I visit an inmate in Cobb County?

Register through the Cobb ViaPath visitation portal or the Visitor’s Center kiosk, present a valid government-issued photo ID for approval and schedule the visit one to seven days in advance. Photocopies of identification are not accepted.

How do I send money to a Cobb County inmate?

Use ConnectNetwork, call 888-988-4768 with site ID 153 and the inmate ID, use the facility kiosk or follow the current US Postal Money Order instructions. Do not send cash through the mail.

How do I request a Cobb County arrest record or booking photo?

Open the Cobb County Sheriff’s Open Record Requests page and use its GOVQA portal. Provide the person’s name, arrest date, agency and a clear description of the report, booking photo or record requested.

How can a Georgia arrest record be restricted?

Georgia’s process depends partly on the arrest date and case outcome. For arrests after July 1, 2013, GBI guidance generally directs the person to the prosecutor. For earlier arrests, an application through the arresting agency may be required.

Editorial review: Cobb County inmate, jail, bond, visitation, court, records, background-check, Circuit Defender, victim-notification and Georgia criminal-history resources were reviewed on August 3, 2026.

This website is an independent informational resource. It is not affiliated with Cobb County, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Cobb courts, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, ViaPath, ConnectNetwork, any bonding company or any law firm.

Custody status, charges, bonds, court data, office hours, fees, service providers and visitation procedures can change. Confirm time-sensitive details directly with the responsible official office.

Responsible-use notice: An arrest is not a conviction. Do not use an arrest or booking listing to harass someone or to make employment, housing, credit, insurance or other decisions that require a legally compliant consumer report.