Marietta Jail Roster Database

Marietta jail roster records are held at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, which is right here in the city. As the county seat of Cobb County, Marietta is where the main jail sits and where all county bookings are processed. You can search for inmates from Marietta arrests through the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, online inmate tools, and state databases. With about 63,122 people, Marietta is the center of government and law enforcement for one of Georgia's most populous counties. This guide covers how to search the jail roster, what records are public, and how to get updates on someone in custody.

Marietta Jail Roster at Cobb County

The Cobb County Adult Detention Center is at 1825 County Services Parkway in Marietta. This is the only jail for the entire county. Every arrest in Marietta by city police or county officers ends up here. The facility can hold over 2,000 inmates at a time and processes bookings around the clock. The jail roster gets updated as each person goes through intake, which includes fingerprinting, a photo, and a health screening. Call (770) 499-4200 to ask about a specific inmate from a Marietta arrest.

Because Marietta is the county seat, the Cobb County Sheriff's Office headquarters is also in the city. The sheriff runs the jail and all inmate services. The Marietta Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but the jail roster is a county function. Once someone is booked at the detention center, their record sits with the Cobb County Sheriff regardless of which agency made the arrest. This setup applies to all cities in Cobb County, not just Marietta.

For full details on Cobb County jail operations, see the Cobb County jail roster page.

Search Marietta Jail Roster Online

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search tool that covers all Marietta jail roster records. You can look up inmates by name, and the results show booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and current status. The tool is free and does not need a login. This is the main way to check who is in the Cobb County jail from a Marietta arrest right now.

The search tool stays current as new bookings come in from across the county. When someone is arrested in Marietta, there is a short delay before their name hits the public roster. Intake at the jail takes time. Most new entries show up within a few hours. If the person just got picked up and you cannot find them yet, wait a bit and try the search again. The jail handles a high volume of bookings because Cobb County has over 770,000 residents.

Marietta Jail Visitation Details

The Cobb County jail in Marietta uses video visitation through GTL. In-person face-to-face visits are not offered. You can visit on-site at the detention center at 1825 County Services Parkway. The jail also allows remote video visits, so you can connect from a computer or phone without going to the facility. Remote visits have a fee. Call (770) 499-4200 for the current visit schedule, costs, and any rules you need to follow.

Bring a valid photo ID when you go to the jail for a visit. Children must be with an adult at all times. No personal items are allowed in the visitation area. The video system lets you see and talk to the inmate through a screen. Each session has a set time limit. If you need to put money on an inmate's account, the jail has deposit options at the front desk and through an online portal.

Note: Visitation rules at the Cobb County jail can change, so call before you go.

Marietta Jail Roster Alerts

VINELink works with the Cobb County jail and covers all Marietta inmates. This free service lets you sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. You get told if they bond out, get transferred, or are released. The alerts come by phone, email, or text. It is confidential. The inmate will not know you are tracking them.

Have the person's name or booking number ready when you sign up. Pick a four-digit PIN and choose your alert method. Call 1-800-398-2892 for help. This is a good tool for staying informed about someone on the Marietta jail roster without having to call the jail every day. The system runs at all hours and covers most county jails across Georgia.

Marietta Jail Records Under Georgia Law

Most Marietta jail roster records are public. Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 lets you ask for booking data, arrest records, and inmate info from the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. They must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees apply based on staff time. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Put your request in writing and be clear about which records you need.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, criminal history records in Georgia may get restricted over time. Misdemeanor arrests with no conviction get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests without a case outcome get restricted after four years. Violent crime records wait seven years before restriction can apply. These rules cover Marietta arrest records once the Georgia Crime Information Center processes the restriction request. People who complete terms under the First Offender Act per O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 get their records sealed at the state level.

Some records are not open to the public. Medical files, jail security plans, and internal investigation documents are exempt under Georgia law. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, agencies that wrongly deny a valid request face fines up to $1,000 the first time and $2,500 for repeat denials within 12 months.

State Resources for Marietta Jail Data

When someone from a Marietta arrest goes to state prison, the Cobb County jail roster drops them. The GDC offender search is where you look next. The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks all state inmates. Search by name or ID number. You get the current facility, charges, and parole info. The search is free and open to everyone.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the GCIC and stores criminal history at the state level. For broader searches across Georgia, the Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of all 159 county sheriffs. The GDC also has an open records request page for state prison data if you need records from a facility outside Cobb County.

Nearby City Jail Rosters

These cities are near Marietta in Cobb County and use the same county jail. If the arrest may have been in a neighboring city, check these pages as well.