Cobb County 72 Hour Booking Records

Cobb County 72 hour booking records track all arrests processed through the Adult Detention Center in Marietta. The Cobb County Sheriff Office runs the jail and posts booking data on its online inmate search tool. You can search by name to find recent bookings and check current charges for anyone held at the Cobb County jail. The roster updates on a regular basis, so new arrests show up fairly quickly. If you need Cobb County booking records that go back more than 48 hours, the Clerk of Superior Court can help with older files. This page covers how to search Cobb County 72 hour booking records and what to expect from the process.

Cobb County Sheriff Booking Office

Sheriff Craig D. Owens Sr. runs the Cobb County Sheriff Office. The office sits at 1825 County Services Parkway in Marietta, GA 30008. All 72 hour booking records for Cobb County go through this location. The jail sits right next to the sheriff office on the same campus. Call (770) 499-4200 for the main line. Jail admin picks up at (770) 499-4221, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Bonding questions go to the main number as well.

The Cobb County Sheriff Office describes its mission as "Making Cobb County Better and Safer Everyday with Truth, Trust, and Transparency." That goal extends to how they share booking data with the public. The Cobb County Sheriff homepage links to the inmate search tool, adult detention info, and other jail services. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, booking records are public in Georgia. The Cobb County Sheriff Office follows this law and makes 72 hour booking data available to anyone who asks. You do not need to give a reason to search Cobb County booking records.

The Cobb County Sheriff website is the starting point for all booking and jail information in Cobb County.

From this page you can reach the inmate search tool, the adult detention center details, and contact info for the Cobb County jail.

Search Cobb County 72 Hour Booking Records Online

The fastest way to find 72 hour booking records in Cobb County is through the online inmate search. The tool is hosted at inmate-search.cobbsheriff.org and lets you search by name. Type in a first or last name and the system pulls up matching inmates held at the Cobb County detention facility. Results show the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond status. The Cobb County booking roster updates on a regular cycle, so recent arrests appear within hours of processing.

The Cobb County inmate search portal is free to use and open to the public.

Enter a name to pull up current Cobb County inmates along with their booking details and charges.

For records that go past the most recent 48 hours, the Clerk of Superior Court handles certified copies and older case files. The online search tool covers current inmates only. If someone has been released from the Cobb County jail, their record may no longer show on the live roster. In that case, you can call the jail admin line at (770) 499-4221 during business hours to ask about past bookings in Cobb County. The Georgia Sheriffs Association directory also has contact info for every sheriff office in the state if you need to check bookings in other counties near Cobb.

Note: The Cobb County online inmate search only shows people currently held at the detention center, not those who have already bonded out or been released.

Cobb County Adult Detention Center

The Cobb County Adult Detention Center is where all bookings take place. Every person arrested in Cobb County gets processed at this facility. That means fingerprints, photographs, and a record of the charges all get logged here. The 72 hour booking clock starts the moment the person is processed into the Cobb County jail system. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-26, a person arrested on a warrant in Georgia must see a judge within 72 hours of booking. For warrantless arrests, O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62 sets a 48-hour window instead. The Cobb County jail follows both of these deadlines.

The Adult Detention Center page on the Cobb County Sheriff site has details about the jail and its services.

This page covers visitation rules, inmate services, and how booking works at the Cobb County jail.

Families looking for someone recently arrested in Cobb County should start with the online inmate search. If that does not return results, the person may not have been fully processed yet. Booking can take several hours, especially on busy nights or weekends. Once the intake process is done, the record shows on the Cobb County roster. You can also call (770) 499-4200 to ask whether a specific person has been booked into the Cobb County jail.

Cobb County Jail Inmate Services

While searching for 72 hour booking records in Cobb County, you may also need to send money to an inmate. The jail accepts several methods for depositing funds into an inmate's account. Each method has its own rules and fees. Cash is only accepted in person at the facility during set hours.

There are several ways to add money to a Cobb County inmate account. You can mail a US Postal Money Order to the jail. In-person deposits accept cash only and are available from 9 AM to 7 PM daily at the detention center. Phone deposits go through (888) 988-4768 using Site ID 153. Online deposits are handled through ConnectNetwork.com. A GTL kiosk is also located on-site for quick deposits. Withdrawals are processed on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 7 PM at the Visitor's Center, which is at 1877 County Services Parkway in Marietta.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 sets standards for how county jails operate across the state. The Cobb County jail follows these guidelines for both booking procedures and inmate services. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers state prison inmates if the person you are looking for has been transferred out of the Cobb County jail to a state facility.

Note: The Cobb County Visitor's Center at 1877 County Services Parkway handles in-person withdrawal requests on Wednesdays only.

Cobb County 72 Hour Booking Records Access

Booking records in Cobb County are public. Georgia's Open Records Act makes sure of that. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, you have the right to see arrest and booking data held by any Georgia law enforcement agency. The Cobb County Sheriff Office follows this law. You can ask for records in person, by phone, or by written request. There is no need to explain why you want the records.

The 72 hour booking window matters for more than just the jail roster in Cobb County. It ties directly to a person's right to see a judge. If the Cobb County jail holds someone past the legal time limit without a court hearing, the person may have grounds for release. That is why these booking records note the exact date and time of processing. Defense lawyers use this data when they argue that the time limit has passed. The records also show what charges were filed at the time of booking in Cobb County, which sometimes differ from what the prosecutor ultimately decides to pursue.

You can also use VINELink to track an inmate's custody status in Cobb County. This free tool sends alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change. You sign up with a phone number or email address. VINELink covers Georgia jails including Cobb County and can help you stay informed about someone who was recently booked.

Cities in Cobb County

Cobb County includes several cities and towns across the metro Atlanta area. All arrests within Cobb County are processed at the Adult Detention Center in Marietta. The sheriff office handles 72 hour booking records for the entire county regardless of which city the arrest took place in.

Other communities in Cobb County include Acworth, Powder Springs, and Austell. All booking records for these areas are held by the Cobb County Sheriff Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cobb County. If you are not sure where someone was booked, check the arresting agency on the report. Each county runs its own jail and keeps separate 72 hour booking records.