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Cobb County, GA Arrests & Jail Inmate Records

How To Search Cobb County Arrest Records?

Georgia records over 30,000 arrests annually, with Cobb County accounting for about 13,000. Under the State's Open Records Act, the public may view certain arrest records and make copies of these records for fees ranging from $0.25 to $25. However, the public may not access certain records in the county due to state laws or court orders.

Exempt records include juvenile, medical, sealed, and investigation information. Generally, the Cobb County District Attorney's Office, counsel to the case, the sheriff's office, the police department, and Cobb County Courts may access these records.

How To Look Up Cobb County Arrest Records?

Individuals interested in Cobb County arrest records may view or request them from authorized government agencies, including police departments, the sheriff's office, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Sheriff Arrest Records

To obtain copies of arrest records from the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, call the headquarters at (770) 499-4600. Individuals may make an open records request through their website or visit the office at:

Cobb County Sheriff's Office

1825 County Services Parkway

Marietta, GA 30008

They may also search for offenders online through the Inmate Search Portal provided by the sheriff's office.

Police Arrest Records

Individuals may reach out to the police departments in the area where they believe an arrest was made. They need to provide additional details, such as the individual's name and the possible arrest date, to access records quickly. Requestors may pay specific fees to procure copies of such documents. You may submit Open Records Requests by mail or in-person to the police departments. Some police departments in Cobb County offer web portals where individuals may request records. Notable police departments in the county are listed below:

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) oversees the Georgia Crime Information Center, which provides access to criminal records, including arrest records. You may access arrest records in person by booking an appointment for records inspection and fingerprinting services. You may call the help desk at (404) 244-2639 to schedule an appointment or seek more information. Individuals may also access arrest records by mailing a request for criminal history records to:

Georgia Crime Information Center

CCH/Identification

P.O. Box 370808

3121 Panthersville Road

Decatur, GA 30034

Users may need to pay specific fees to obtain criminal records from GBI.

Criminal Court Records

Generally, individuals may access arrest records at the various courts where offenders were charged. They may also search judicial records online or visit the clerk's office at the courthouse where the case was filed. After identifying the appropriate court, they must provide background details about the case and may pay a fee to copy the records. The Judicial Council of Georgia provides an online portal that allows access to various court records, including arrest records.

In addition, individuals may obtain Cobb County arrest records through reputable third-party websites, such as InfoTracer. These platforms generally offer enhanced convenience, expedited access, and a broader range of search functionalities for users.

Arrest Statistics

Cobb County has an arrest rate of 1,696 arrests for every 100,000 residents. Below is a summary of the arrest statistics for both adults and juveniles recorded in Cobb County:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Aggravated Assault1,198
Rape213
Arson19
Human Trafficking (Commercial Sex Acts)10
Human Trafficking (Involuntary Servitude)5
Larceny-Theft9,112
Murder28
Burglary1,106
Motor Vehicle Theft1,257
Robbery217
Total Number of Arrests13,165

Source: Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program Georgia Crime Information Center

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Cobb county, Georgia with a total number of 345 employees - 91 female, 127 male officers and 127 civilians. Cobb County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is GA0330000, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Cobb County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Georgia
  • City: Marietta
  • Type: County
  • Address: Public Safety Building Second Floor 185 Roswell Street
  • Phone Number: 770-499-4600
  • Email: Robert.Quigley@cobbcounty.org
  • Website: http://www.cobbsheriff.org/

Police Departments in Cobb County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Kennesaw Police Department2539 J O Stephenson Ave770.422.2505
Marietta Police Department240 Lemon St770-794-5300
Powder Springs Police DepartmentPO Box 46(770)943-1616
Smyrna Police Department2646 Atlanta Road(770) 434-9481

Cobb County Jail

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