Search Cobb County Released Inmates

Cobb County released inmates records are filed through the Sheriff's Office at 1825 County Services Parkway in Marietta. With over 750,000 residents, Cobb County is one of the most populous counties in Georgia. The sheriff runs the Adult Detention Center and keeps all booking data, charge info, and release records. You can look up released inmates from Cobb County through the sheriff's website, by calling the jail, or by filing an open records request under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The online inmate search tool shows current charges and bond amounts for people held at the Cobb County jail.

Cobb County Sheriff Inmate Lookup

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office runs the main jail and handles all inmate data for the area. Their address is 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. The main line is (770) 499-4200, and Jail Administration can be reached at (770) 499-4221. Staff at these numbers can check the status of any person who has been booked into or released from the Cobb County jail. They keep records going back years, so even older release dates can be confirmed with a phone call.

The sheriff's office homepage has an online inmate search tool. This is a fast way to check who is in the Cobb County jail right now. The search shows each person's name, charges, and bond amounts. It does not show a full history of released inmates, but it can tell you if someone is still held. For past releases, you need to call the jail or file an open records request. The Cobb County Sheriff keeps all booking and release logs, and these are public records under Georgia law.

The Cobb County Sheriff website is a good first step when you need released inmates data from this area.

This page shows the main portal for the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, where you can find the inmate search tool and other jail resources.

How to Search Cobb County Released Inmates

There are several ways to look up released inmates from Cobb County. Each method has its strengths. The best choice depends on how much detail you need and how fast you need it.

Online search is the quickest option. Go to the Cobb County Sheriff website and use the inmate search on the homepage. Type in a name and the system pulls up matching records. This works well for current inmates. The site shows charges and bond info. Once a person is released from the Cobb County jail, their record may drop off the active list. At that point, you need other methods to find their released inmates data.

Phone calls work for simple checks. Call (770) 499-4221 for Jail Administration. Staff can look up a name and tell you the release date, charges at booking, and bond status. This is a good choice if you just need one or two pieces of info about a Cobb County released inmate. You can also call the main line at (770) 499-4200 and ask for the jail division.

Open records requests give you the most detail. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you have the right to ask for booking records, release logs, and related documents from the Cobb County Sheriff. Put your request in writing. Include the person's name, date of birth if known, and a rough time frame. The sheriff's office must respond within three business days. They can charge a fee for copies, but they have to give you an estimate first.

Cobb County Inmate Deposits and Bonding

Families and friends of Cobb County inmates have several ways to add funds to an inmate's account. These funds help with commissary and phone calls. The Cobb County jail takes deposits through five channels.

Mail deposits must be USPS money orders only. No personal checks or cash by mail at the Cobb County facility. In-person deposits are taken at the jail in cash from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Phone deposits go through GTL at 888-988-4768 with Site ID 153. Online deposits are handled at ConnectNetwork.com. Kiosks at the jail also take cash and credit cards for Cobb County inmate deposits.

Bonding info is available at (770) 499-4200. Bond amounts show up on the online inmate search for the Cobb County jail. The amount depends on the charges. A judge sets bond at the first court hearing, and some charges have standard bond schedules.

Withdrawals happen once per month. The inmate must give written consent. Withdrawals are processed on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Visitor's Center, which is at 1877 County Services Parkway in Marietta. That is a separate building from the main Cobb County jail.

Visitation at the Cobb County Jail

The Cobb County Adult Detention Center has a Visitor's Center at 1877 County Services Parkway in Marietta. All visits take place here. Visitation schedules vary by housing unit, and the jail updates the schedule on a regular basis. Call ahead at (770) 499-4221 to check the current times for the person you want to visit at the Cobb County facility.

Visits can help you find out about released inmates from Cobb County in an indirect way. If you go to visit someone and they are no longer in the jail, staff will tell you. That is one way to confirm a release. The jail keeps logs of all visits, and those records are subject to open records requests under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 as well. The Visitor's Center staff can answer basic questions about current inmates and point you to the right resource for Cobb County released inmates data.

State Resources for Cobb County Records

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a free offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender. This covers people who went from the Cobb County jail to a state prison. The GDC site shows current location, sentence length, and release dates. If someone was held in Cobb County and then moved to state custody, this tool tracks them. It does not cover people who only spent time at the county level.

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov sets parole terms for state inmates. O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 governs how the board handles release decisions and parole data. If a Cobb County inmate gets paroled from state prison, this board decides the conditions. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov then manages the actual supervision. People on probation or parole in Cobb County report to local DCS officers.

For criminal history checks that cover all of Georgia, the GBI handles those at gbi.georgia.gov. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request a background check that pulls records from every county, including Cobb. There is a fee for this service. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 requires Georgia law enforcement agencies to share data through a central system. That means an arrest in Cobb County shows up in statewide databases that the GBI and other agencies can access.

For GDC open records requests, use the form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request. This is the right route for state prison records tied to people originally booked in Cobb County.

Filing Open Records Requests in Cobb County

Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to ask for government records. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 is the main statute. It applies to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, the county clerk, and all other local agencies. Booking records, release logs, incident reports, and arrest data are all public records that you can request from Cobb County.

To file a request with the sheriff, write a letter or email. Address it to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. State what records you want. Be as specific as you can. Include the inmate's full name and any other details you have. The more info you give, the faster staff can find the Cobb County records you need. They must respond within three business days.

The sheriff's office can charge for copies. They must give you a cost estimate before they start. Most Cobb County released inmates requests are straightforward and cost just a few dollars. For large requests the cost may go up. You can narrow your request or ask for electronic copies, which may cost less.

Cities in Cobb County

Cobb County has several cities. All of them route jail bookings through the Cobb County Adult Detention Center in Marietta. Released inmates records for people arrested anywhere in Cobb County are held by the sheriff's office.

Other cities in Cobb County include Acworth, Austell, and Powder Springs. People arrested in these areas are booked into the Cobb County jail, and their records are held by the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cobb County. Each runs its own jail and keeps separate released inmates records. If you are not sure where someone was held, check with the Cobb County jail first.