Find Marietta Arrest Records

Marietta arrest records are created by the Marietta Police Department and processed through the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County with a population of about 63,000. Being the county seat means the courthouse and many county offices are right in town. The police department makes arrests within city limits. The Cobb County Sheriff runs the county jail where bookings happen. You can search for Marietta arrest records through the police department, the county sheriff, or Georgia's state databases.

Marietta Police Department Records

The Marietta Police Department is at 240 Lemon St, Marietta, GA 30060. Call 770-499-3911 for non-emergency inquiries. MPD handles arrests within Marietta and files the initial arrest reports. The City of Marietta website has details about the police department and city government services.

The Marietta website connects you to city departments including the police. Each arrest report that MPD creates includes the person's name, charges, date, arresting officer, and identifying details. After an arrest in Marietta, the person gets transported to the Cobb County jail. The county sheriff handles the booking from there. That means the arrest report is with the city police, and the booking and jail records are with Cobb County. If you want both pieces, you will need to contact both agencies.

Marietta also has a municipal court that handles city ordinance violations. Some arrests at the city level go through this court. The Cobb County Superior Court handles more serious criminal cases that come out of Marietta arrests.

Cobb County Jail and Marietta Bookings

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office runs the adult detention center where Marietta arrests get processed. After MPD brings someone in, the jail logs the booking with all the intake data. Booking records include the charges, the date and time of intake, and the person's identifying information. These records are public under Georgia law.

Cobb County also has its own police department that handles arrests in unincorporated parts of the county. Those records also go through the same jail. If you are searching for a Marietta arrest record and are not sure whether it was the city police or the county police that made the arrest, checking with the Cobb County jail is a good starting point since both agencies book there.

How to Search Marietta Arrest Records

File a written open records request with MPD for arrest reports. Include the person's full name, the arrest date, and any case numbers. Georgia's Open Records Act requires that initial arrest reports be released. The department has three business days to respond. Walk-in requests at the Lemon Street office are accepted during business hours.

For booking and jail records, contact the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. They keep the booking logs for everyone processed through the county jail, including Marietta arrests. You can request copies in writing. The office charges a fee for reproduction. For current inmate status, call the jail directly to ask about someone in custody.

State Records for Marietta Arrests

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the central criminal history system. Marietta arrest records enter this system through Cobb County. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history for a fee up to $15. Any arrests in Marietta would show on that record. Contact the GCIC at (404) 244-2639 to schedule an appointment.

The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per query and returns only felony convictions. Misdemeanor Marietta arrests are not included. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. The GDC offender search covers people in Georgia state prisons. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, making false requests for criminal history data can result in a $5,000 fine and up to two years in prison.

The Georgia Felon Search returns a list of possible matches. An exact match requires fingerprint confirmation.

Marietta Arrest Record Restriction

Some Marietta arrest records can be restricted from public view under Georgia law. This applies to dismissed charges, dead docketed cases, and charges that were not presented to a grand jury. Once restricted, the record is only visible to courts and law enforcement.

For arrests before July 1, 2013, write to MPD or the Cobb County Sheriff depending on who made the arrest. The fee is up to $50. After that date, the prosecutor handles restriction requests. Convictions are never eligible. Call 770-499-3911 to ask about restricting a Marietta arrest record.

Note: Marietta is the Cobb County seat, so the county courthouse is in the city for court-related record matters.

Marietta Criminal Registries

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry tracks offenders in Marietta and across Cobb County. Search by name or by area. The Georgia Sheriffs by County directory has contact details for the Cobb County sheriff and every other Georgia sheriff.

Marietta County Resources

Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County. The county sheriff handles jail bookings and stores inmate records.

Nearby Cities

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