Kennesaw Jail Roster Lookup

The Kennesaw jail roster falls under the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, which operates the Adult Detention Center serving Kennesaw and all of Cobb County. Kennesaw has a population of about 37,740 and is located in the northwest metro Atlanta area. When Kennesaw Police arrest someone, the person gets booked at the Cobb County jail. The booking record then shows up on the jail roster with charges, bond info, and custody status. You can search for inmates through the Cobb County inmate search tool, the state GDC database, or third-party sites that collect arrest data. This page explains each option and what to expect.

Kennesaw Inmate Search Through Cobb County

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office runs the Adult Detention Center that holds all inmates arrested in Kennesaw. The sheriff's office is at 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. The main phone number is (770) 499-4200. Jail administration can be reached at (770) 499-4221. Cobb County is one of the largest counties in Georgia and the jail processes a high number of bookings each day.

The Cobb County inmate search tool lets you look up current inmates by name. This is the fastest way to check the Kennesaw jail roster. The tool shows charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and custody status. It is free and open to anyone. No account is needed to search.

Cobb County handles bookings from Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna, Mableton, and other cities in the county. The jail roster updates as new bookings happen and people bond out or get released. Records usually appear within a few hours of intake.

How to Search the Kennesaw Jail Roster

Start with the Cobb County inmate search page. Enter the last name of the person you are looking for. Add a first name to narrow results. If you can't find them, try shorter name fragments or check the spelling.

For state prison inmates who were once in the Cobb County jail, the GDC offender search is the right tool. The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks anyone sentenced to more than a year of prison time. They leave the county jail and enter the state system. Search by name or GDC ID. The tool is free.

Kennesaw VINE Custody Alerts

Crime victims in Kennesaw can track inmates through VINE. This is a free service. It sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. If someone on the Kennesaw jail roster bonds out, gets moved, or is released, you get a notification. Alerts work by phone, text, or email.

To sign up, call 1-800-398-2892 or visit VINELink online. You need the inmate's name or booking ID. Set a four-digit PIN and choose your alert method. VINE is confidential. Your identity stays private. A live operator is available 24/7. Hearing impaired users can call the TTY line at 1-866-847-1298. Cobb County participates in the VINE network, so it covers all inmates at the county detention center.

Kennesaw Jail Records and Open Records Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes most Kennesaw jail roster data public. File a written request with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, inmate lists, and arrest data. The law requires a response within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees depend on staff time at the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle the work.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, some criminal history records connected to the Kennesaw jail roster can be restricted. Misdemeanor arrests with no case outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests wait four years. Serious violent offenses take seven. The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI handles restrictions at the state level.

Once a record is restricted, it comes off the public roster. Only courts and law enforcement can see it. People whose Kennesaw charges ended in dismissal or acquittal can ask for restriction too. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, agencies that wrongly deny records face fines up to $1,000 for the first violation and $2,500 for each additional one within 12 months. O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 covers restriction after completion of a first offender sentence.

State Resources for Kennesaw Inmates

The Georgia Department of Corrections handles state inmates who have been sentenced and left the Cobb County jail. The GDC main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Phone: (404) 656-4661.

Below is the VINE notification system, which allows crime victims to track custody changes for inmates across Georgia.

VINE provides 24/7 monitoring and alerts for inmates in all participating Georgia counties, including Cobb County.

The GDC facility directory lists all active state facilities. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association represents all 159 county sheriffs. For criminal background checks, the GBI runs the Georgia Crime Information Center where you can get your own record for up to $15.

Nearby Cities

Kennesaw sits in Cobb County near several other cities with their own jail roster pages. Some share the Cobb County jail system while others are in neighboring counties. Pick a city below for local details.

Cobb County Jail Roster

For full details on the Cobb County jail system, visit the county page. It covers all facilities, search tools, and contact info for the sheriff's office.