Kennesaw Arrest Records
Kennesaw arrest records are filed with the Kennesaw Police Department and the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. This Cobb County city has about 37,700 people and is home to Kennesaw State University. The police department handles arrests within city limits and keeps its own booking records. Cobb County also maintains arrest data through the county jail system. You can search Kennesaw arrest records through the city police, the county sheriff, or statewide databases managed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. There are several ways to access these records depending on the type of case and how old it is.
Kennesaw Quick Facts
Kennesaw Police Arrest Records
The Kennesaw Police Department is at 2380 Canton Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144. The non-emergency phone number is 770-429-4533. Officers patrol the city and handle arrests for all types of offenses. Every arrest creates a booking record that goes into the department's files. You can call or visit the station to ask about arrest records from Kennesaw cases.
Walk-in requests are handled during business hours at the station on Canton Road. Have the full name and date of birth of the person ready. Staff can search the system and pull up booking records. A photo ID is required when you visit in person. Written requests by mail also work. With Kennesaw State University in the city, the police department handles a mix of cases tied to the student population and the wider community.
| Department | Kennesaw Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2380 Canton Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144 |
| Phone | 770-429-4533 |
| Website | kennesaw-ga.gov |
Note: Kennesaw State University has its own campus police department that handles arrests on campus property separately.
Cobb County Records for Kennesaw
Kennesaw is in Cobb County. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and processes bookings from across the county. When Kennesaw police arrest someone, the person is typically booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. The county keeps its own record of each booking separate from what the Kennesaw Police Department has on file.
Cobb County is one of the largest counties in Georgia. The sheriff's office handles a high volume of arrests and bookings. Records from the county cover Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna, and all unincorporated areas of Cobb County. Cobb County police also patrol some parts of the Kennesaw area. Those arrests go through the county system, not the city police. It is a good idea to check both city and county records when looking for arrest data from the Kennesaw area.
Georgia Criminal History for Kennesaw
The Georgia Crime Information Center keeps arrest records from all 159 counties. Arrests in Kennesaw are reported to this statewide system. The GCIC is part of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and runs the Criminal Justice Information System. Over 600 agencies send data to GCIC each month, including the Kennesaw Police Department and the Cobb County Sheriff.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can inspect their own criminal history record for up to $15. The record includes arrests from Kennesaw and everywhere else in Georgia. Errors can be challenged within 60 days. The GBI website has the steps for starting a criminal history check.
The Georgia Felon Search page lets you check for felony convictions statewide, including records tied to Kennesaw arrests.
Kennesaw Arrest Record Laws
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes arrest records public. Initial reports from the Kennesaw Police Department must be released. Active investigation files can be withheld, but the first report is always available. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 for a first offense.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal records under false pretenses brings fines up to $5,000 and up to two years in prison. Even careless sharing of arrest data has penalties. Record restriction applies when a Kennesaw arrest ended in dismissal or nolle prosequi. Only law enforcement can access restricted records after that. Guilty verdicts are never eligible for restriction in Georgia.
Kennesaw Felony Search
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per check. It only shows felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests from Kennesaw do not appear. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. The GDC offender search covers state prison inmates. People at the Cobb County jail will not show in the GDC tool.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists all county sheriffs in Georgia. Use it to find the Cobb County Sheriff for Kennesaw-area arrest record questions.
Cobb County Arrest Records
Kennesaw is in Cobb County. All bookings through the county jail are on file with the Cobb County Sheriff. For more on the county system, booking details, and resources, visit the Cobb County arrest records page.
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