Search Cobb County Felony Records

Cobb County felony records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court, the Sheriff's Office, and the Cobb County Police Central Records Unit in Marietta. With around 787,000 residents, Cobb County is one of the largest counties in Georgia and processes a very high volume of felony cases through its Cobb Judicial Circuit court. The clerk stores all court filings, the sheriff handles jail and arrest records, and the Central Records Unit manages police reports. You can search for felony records in person at the Marietta courthouse, by phone, or through several statewide online databases.

Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary source for felony records in Cobb County. This is one of the busiest clerk offices in the state. Every criminal case filing comes through here. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are all kept on file. The clerk maintains both paper and digital records for felony cases heard in the Cobb County Superior Court.

To search records in person, go to 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090. Bring a valid photo ID and know the name of the person whose record you need. A date of birth or case number will speed up the search. Copies are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies cost more. Call (770) 528-1300 with questions about Cobb County felony case records. The clerk takes walk-in requests and also handles written requests by mail.

Given the size of Cobb County, expect some wait time during peak hours. The office can get busy, especially on Mondays and around court dates. Calling ahead is a good idea if you have a specific request.

Cobb County Sheriff's Office

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of everyone held in the Cobb County jail. These records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant. Cobb County felony arrest records are public under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. Call (770) 499-4200 for inmate information or recent arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks. Cobb County's jail is one of the larger facilities in the metro Atlanta area and processes a high number of daily bookings.

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office website shown above provides details about jail services and inmate searches for people held at the county detention center.

Cobb County Police Central Records Unit

Cobb County has something that many Georgia counties do not: a dedicated Central Records Unit within the police department. This unit keeps all police report files, incident reports, and accident reports. It also operates the NCIC and GCIC computer systems for the county.

Call (770) 499-3900 to request copies of police reports. The unit encourages people to use phone services or the online portal to avoid long wait times. Incident and accident reports are available to the public under the Open Records Act. The Central Records Unit is separate from the clerk's office and the sheriff's booking records, so keep that in mind when deciding where to look for a specific type of record.

The Cobb County Police Central Records page shown above explains how to request reports and what types of records are available to the public.

Searching Cobb County Felony Records Online

Multiple online tools cover Cobb County felony records. State databases are the quickest way to check from home.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all state prison inmates, past and present. If someone from Cobb County received a prison sentence, they show up in this database. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, facility, and possible release dates. With Cobb County's large population, this database will often return many results for common names.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup and searches the GCIC database for all felony convictions in Georgia. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Even a "no record found" result costs $15. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison. For Cobb County felony searches, this is the most thorough paid option short of going to the courthouse.

The Cobb County government website shown above connects to various county departments and services, including the police, sheriff, and court system.

Record Access and Restrictions

Felony records in Cobb County are mostly public. Anyone can request them. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are open under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond within three business days of getting a request.

Some arrest records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, if a case was never prosecuted, the arrest record may be sealed. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles restriction requests. For older cases, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Cobb County felony records still appear in law enforcement searches but not in public ones.

The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, lets first-time offenders seal records after completing probation. Serious violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 require a seven-year wait. Most felony convictions in Cobb County remain public records permanently.

State Resources for Cobb County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all 159 counties, including Cobb. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must maintain complete records. You can request a criminal history check through the sheriff or GCIC directly.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices. Cobb County uses this shared system for case management and e-filing. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole information for offenders convicted in Cobb County. State databases may not always include the most recent filings from the Cobb County Superior Court, so check with the clerk for the latest updates.

Cities in Cobb County

Cobb County is home to several large cities in the metro Atlanta area. Felony cases from all of these cities are processed through the Cobb County Superior Court in Marietta.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Cobb County. Each one keeps its own felony records at their courthouse.