Cobb County Jail Roster

The Cobb County jail roster tracks all inmates held at the Adult Detention Center in Marietta, Georgia. Cobb County is the third most populated county in the state with over 760,000 residents. The sheriff's office runs the jail and keeps booking records open to the public. You can search the Cobb County jail roster through the sheriff's website, by phone, or through third-party tools. The roster shows names, charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and custody status for all current inmates at the facility on County Services Parkway.

Cobb County Sheriff's Office

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office is at 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. The main switchboard number is (770) 499-4200. Jail administration can be reached at (770) 499-4221, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. For bonding questions, call the main number at (770) 499-4200. The sheriff's office manages the Adult Detention Center and keeps the Cobb County jail roster current with all booking data.

Cobb County is the third most populated county in Georgia. It is part of the Cobb Judicial Circuit. The jail sees a high volume of arrests each year from multiple law enforcement agencies. Marietta PD, Smyrna PD, Kennesaw PD, Acworth PD, and the sheriff's own deputies all bring people to the Cobb County jail. Every arrest from these agencies ends up on the same jail roster. That makes the Cobb County jail roster a single source for all local detention records.

The sheriff's office handles much more than just the jail. But for anyone looking for inmate info, the detention center is the right place to start. The office staff can look up jail roster records and give you details on bonds, charges, and court dates.

The sheriff's office website is a solid resource for anyone who needs Cobb County jail roster data. It links to the inmate search tool, visitation info, and the Adult Detention Center page.

Cobb County Adult Detention Center

The Cobb County Adult Detention Center is located at 1825 County Services Parkway in Marietta. This is the main jail for the county. All bookings go through this facility. The jail handles pre-trial inmates, people awaiting bond, and short-term sentenced inmates. It is one of the larger detention centers in the metro Atlanta area, matching the county's large population.

The detention center uses video visitation through the GTL Visit Me system. There are no in-person visits. To visit an inmate on the Cobb County jail roster, you must pre-register online through GTL Visit Me or use the self-serve kiosk at the Visitation Center. Registration requires a valid government-issued photo ID. Visitors aged 18 and older get photographed during registration. You can schedule visits one to seven days in advance. No security screening is needed for visitors using the video system.

Note: All visitation at the Cobb County jail is by video only through the GTL system.

Search Cobb County Jail Roster Online

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search tool on its website. You can search by name to find inmates on the Cobb County jail roster. The results show charges and bond amounts. This is the most direct way to look up someone at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. The tool is free and works from any browser.

For the most current info, call (770) 499-4200. The jail staff has real-time data that may not be on the web yet. Booking takes time, and someone who was just arrested may not show up on the online Cobb County jail roster for a few hours.

Cobb County Inmate Mail and Accounts

Sending mail to someone on the Cobb County jail roster follows specific rules. Personal mail and greeting cards go to a processing center. The address is: Cobb County Sheriff's Office, Georgia, Inmate's Name and SOID number, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail and books go to a different address: Cobb County Adult Detention Center, Inmate's full name and SOID number, PO Box 100110, Marietta, GA 30061. Only greeting cards and photos are accepted in personal mail. No Polaroid photos. Books and magazines must come straight from a publisher or online store like Amazon or Barnes and Noble. No hardbound books are allowed.

Depositing money into an inmate's account at the Cobb County jail can be done several ways:

• Mail a US Postal money order (cash not recommended)
• Drop off cash in person daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Call 888-988-4768 using Site ID 153
• Go online at www.ConnectNetwork.com through GTL
• Use the on-site kiosk at the facility

Withdrawals from inmate accounts get processed once a month with the inmate's consent. Pickup happens on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Visitor's Center at 1877 County Services Parkway. These rules apply to all inmates on the Cobb County jail roster.

State Search Tools for Cobb County

The Cobb County jail roster only covers people held at the Adult Detention Center. If someone has been sentenced and moved to a state prison, the GDC offender search is where you check. The Georgia Department of Corrections runs this free tool. It shows charges, prison location, and parole dates for state inmates. County jail inmates do not appear in the GDC system.

VINELink offers free inmate tracking for Cobb County and other Georgia jails. Register with a phone number and PIN. Choose phone, text, or email for your alerts. VINE tells you when an inmate's status changes. This runs 24/7 and is fully confidential. Call 1-800-398-2892 to sign up by phone. For crime victims, this is a reliable way to stay informed about someone on the Cobb County jail roster.

Cobb County Jail Records and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes most Cobb County jail roster data available to the public. File a request with the sheriff's office at 1825 County Services Parkway. They have three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of search work are free. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Basic booking data is open. Security procedures, medical files, and employee personal info are exempt.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, criminal records from the Cobb County jail can be restricted over time. Misdemeanor arrests with no outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felonies are restricted after four years. Serious violent crimes wait seven years. The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI handles state-level restrictions first. The Cobb County jail must then restrict its records within 30 days of a written request from the individual. Dismissed cases and acquittals also qualify for restriction.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, agencies that deny valid open records requests can face fines. The first offense is up to $1,000. Repeat violations within 12 months carry fines of up to $2,500 each. This applies to Cobb County just like every other county in the state. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association can help you find the right office to send your request if you are unsure.

Cobb County Cities Jail Roster

Cobb County is home to several cities with populations over 25,000. Marietta, Mableton, Smyrna, and Kennesaw all fall within the county. None of these cities operate their own jails. Arrests by city police in these areas go to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center for booking. The county jail roster is where you look for anyone picked up in these cities. Choose a city below for more details on how jail roster searches work there.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Cobb County sits northwest of Atlanta. Several counties border it and keep their own jail rosters. Check these if you need to search for someone who may have been arrested in a neighboring area.