Find Smyrna Released Inmates

Smyrna released inmates records are managed by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. Smyrna is in Cobb County, and the county jail handles all inmates from the city.

Cobb County Sheriff's Office

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail that holds Smyrna inmates. When Smyrna Police make an arrest, the person goes to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center for booking. The sheriff's staff process the intake, record the charges, and create a file that stays in the system even after the person gets out.

Smyrna does not have its own jail. The city has a police department that patrols the streets and makes arrests, but once someone is in custody, they enter the Cobb County system. All released inmates data for Smyrna sits with the Cobb County Sheriff. The county runs one of the larger jail operations in metro Atlanta, handling thousands of bookings each year.

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to request jail records from the Cobb County Sheriff. The office must respond within three business days. Basic booking info such as names, charges, and release dates is public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Active investigation files may be held back, but most released inmates data is available to anyone who asks.

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office website is the main portal for jail services and inmate info covering Smyrna.

From this site you can access the inmate search, find contact info, and learn about open records requests.

Online Inmate Search for Smyrna

The Cobb County Sheriff has an online inmate search. You can look up anyone held in the Cobb County jail by name. The tool shows charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and current status. It covers all arrests in the county, including those made by Smyrna Police.

Released inmates may stay on the active roster for a short period after they leave. Older records can fall off the current list over time. If you need data on someone who was released months ago, a formal open records request is the way to go. The online search works best for current inmates and recent releases.

Third-party jail roster sites also list Cobb County data that includes Smyrna arrests. These sites pull from public records and display them in a simple format. The info may lag behind the official system by a day or two. For the most up to date data, check the Cobb County Sheriff's site or call the jail.

The VINE system at vinelink.com covers Cobb County. You can sign up for free alerts when an inmate from Smyrna is released, transferred, or escapes from custody. VINE runs all day, every day. It is a good tool if you need real-time updates without checking the roster yourself.

Georgia State Resources

State-level tools fill in when county records are not enough. The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov runs an offender search for state prison inmates. If someone from Smyrna went to state prison after a stay in the Cobb County jail, you can track them through the GDC search. It is free to use.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov handles parole decisions for state inmates. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov monitors people on probation and parole across Georgia, including Smyrna residents in the state system. O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 lays out how release and parole data is tracked at the state level.

For a broader criminal history search, the GBI at gbi.georgia.gov offers background checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. A GBI check covers all counties in the state. It costs a fee but pulls records from far beyond just Cobb County. This is a good option if you think someone may have a record in another part of Georgia.

How to Request Smyrna Inmate Records

The online search is the fastest way to check. Start with the Cobb County Sheriff's inmate lookup. If you need official copies or the record is not showing up online, file an open records request.

Send your request to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. Include the person's name and any other details like date of birth or booking number. Describe the records you want. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the office must respond within three business days. They can charge for copies but have to give you an estimate first.

For arrest reports made by Smyrna Police, contact the Smyrna Police Department. The PD keeps its own arrest and incident files. Jail records and release data stay with the Cobb County Sheriff since the county runs the jail. You may need to contact both agencies to get the full picture.

Walk-in requests work too. Go to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office during business hours with your ID. Staff can look up booking data while you are there. For older records or large requests, a written request is better.

The GDC open records form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request covers people who went to state prison. Use it for anyone who moved from the Cobb County jail to a state facility. County jail records stay with the sheriff.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Smyrna in Cobb County. Kennesaw is also close but does not have a separate page.