Smyrna Felony Records
Smyrna felony records are processed through the Cobb County Superior Court. Located just northwest of Atlanta, Smyrna has a population of about 57,200 and falls under Cobb County jurisdiction for all felony matters. The Smyrna Police Department handles arrests in the city, but the Cobb County District Attorney takes over felony prosecution. You can search for Smyrna felony case data using the Georgia Felon Search tool, the GDC offender database, or by visiting the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office also keeps booking and jail records for anyone held on felony charges.
Smyrna Quick Facts
Cobb County Handles Smyrna Felony Cases
Felony cases in Smyrna are prosecuted through the Cobb County court system. The Cobb County Superior Court in Marietta is the main felony trial court for the area. City police make arrests, and the Cobb County District Attorney decides whether to file charges. The Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case records.
The Cobb County courthouse is in Marietta, the county seat. The clerk office accepts walk-in requests for case lookups and certified copies. Cobb County is one of the larger counties in Georgia, so it handles a high volume of felony cases from Smyrna and other cities in the area. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office maintains jail records and can provide booking information. For full details on the county court system, visit the Cobb County felony records page.
Smyrna Police Department Records
The Smyrna Police Department is at 2649 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080. Call (770) 434-6666 for general questions. The department handles all law enforcement within city limits, including felony arrests. After an arrest, the case transfers to the Cobb County system.
Smyrna Municipal Court is at the same address. Call (770) 434-6640 for court questions. The municipal court handles city ordinance cases and some misdemeanors. Felony cases are not heard here. All felony charges go to the Cobb County Superior Court in Marietta.
If a case begins at the municipal level and is bound over to the Superior Court, the file moves to the county system. The municipal court may keep early records from the first hearing. But the full felony case file will be at the Cobb County Clerk office. Police arrest reports are separate from court records and can be requested from the Smyrna PD directly.
How to Search Smyrna Felony Records
Use the Georgia Felon Search to check for felony convictions. The fee is $15 per search. You need the person's first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results are returned right away. O.C.G.A. 35-3-34 allows felony conviction data to be released to the public without consent.
The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a free offender search tool. This shows inmates who are or were in state prison. Search by name or GDC ID. Results show charges, sentence length, current facility, and release dates. Use this to find Smyrna cases that led to prison time.
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority has a statewide case search tool. You can look up records from Cobb County and other Georgia counties in one place. For the most detailed records, visit the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court in person at the Marietta courthouse.
Cobb County also has a Central Records division. The Cobb County Central Records unit can help with police records and background checks at the county level. This is separate from the court clerk's office but can be useful if you need arrest records that are not part of a court case.
Record Restrictions
Some criminal records in Georgia can be restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37, felony arrest records may be sealed if no charges were filed within four years. The GBI record restrictions page lists all the conditions and time frames.
Georgia's First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. 42-8-60) allows some first-time felony offenders to have their conviction sealed after completing their sentence. This is at the judge's discretion and does not apply to all cases. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses are not eligible. If you think you qualify, talk to a lawyer or contact the Cobb County Clerk.
State Resources
- Georgia Felon Search: $15 per name-based search for felony convictions
- GDC Offender Search: Free, current and past state inmates
- GCIC Criminal History: About $15, through local law enforcement
- GBI Open Records Portal: gbigeorgia.govqa.us
- State Board of Pardons and Paroles: (404) 656-4661
Under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70), you can request records from any government agency. Agencies must respond within three business days. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. There are penalties for agencies that refuse valid requests.
Legal Help for Smyrna Residents
Georgia Legal Services Program offers free legal help for low-income residents. Call (404) 206-5175. The Cobb County Bar Association may offer referrals as well. For a private lawyer, call the State Bar of Georgia at 1-800-334-6865.
To get help reading your criminal history report, call the GCIC at 404-244-2639, option 5. Hours are 9 AM to 2 PM on weekdays. Email gacriminalhistory@gbi.ga.gov for record questions.
Cobb County Felony Records
Smyrna is in Cobb County, and all felony cases go through the Cobb County Superior Court in Marietta. For full county court details, fees, and all related resources, visit the Cobb County page.