Kennesaw Criminal Records
Kennesaw criminal records are handled by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office and the local police department. You can search for arrest records, court case files, and criminal history data through county offices or state databases run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Cobb County Superior Court Clerk holds case files from felony and misdemeanor trials that took place in Kennesaw. This page shows you where to find criminal records, who to contact, and what search tools cover Kennesaw.
Kennesaw Quick Facts
Cobb County Handles Kennesaw Records
Kennesaw is in Cobb County, and criminal records for Kennesaw residents are handled at the county level. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office processes arrest records, booking reports, and criminal history checks. Sheriff Craig Owens leads the office. You can reach them at 770-499-4611. The Cobb County Superior Court Clerk has court case files including felony indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.
Criminal cases that happen in Kennesaw go through the Cobb County court system. The Superior Court handles felonies. State Court takes misdemeanors. Magistrate Court deals with minor offenses and preliminary hearings. For more about the county-level criminal records system, visit the Cobb County criminal records page.
Kennesaw Police and Criminal Records
Kennesaw has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Kennesaw police directly. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office also serves Kennesaw and can process criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Sheriff Craig Owens leads the county office, and you can reach them at 770-499-4611.
Local police handle most day-to-day law enforcement in Kennesaw. The county sheriff handles county-wide matters, jail operations, and court services. Both agencies can help with criminal record requests. For records from the state level, use the GBI or other state databases that cover all of Georgia including Kennesaw.
Search Kennesaw Criminal Records
You can search for criminal records tied to Kennesaw through several channels. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office processes criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Call 770-499-4611 or visit their office to start a request. You need a photo ID and may need to fill out a form. The eAccess court records explains how the state handles criminal record requests.
For online searches, the Georgia Legal Aid criminal records guide costs $15 and checks for felony convictions across Georgia. Results are instant. This tool is name-based and does not return misdemeanors or sealed records. For a more thorough check, ask the sheriff's office to run a GCIC search with fingerprints.
Court records for Kennesaw cases are at the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk. You can visit in person to review case files or ask for copies. The Georgia Pardons and Paroles also has search tools that may cover Cobb County cases. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you can request any public record from a Georgia government office. The office must respond within three business days.
State Criminal Record Resources for Kennesaw
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Kennesaw and all of Georgia. The Georgia Open Records Act lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The GSCCCA handles parole and clemency cases. The Georgia offender search outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.
The GBI GCIC FAQ page at gbi.georgia.gov covers criminal records searches for Kennesaw and all Georgia locations.
Use this state resource to find criminal records tied to Kennesaw cases.
You can also check the Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov for records that may be tied to Kennesaw.
This free tool covers all of Georgia including cases from Kennesaw.
Criminal Record Restriction for Kennesaw Residents
Georgia allows certain criminal records to be restricted from public view under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If charges were dropped or you were acquitted, you may qualify. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, apply through the arresting agency. The fee is $25 per arrest. The Georgia Justice Project has the full details.
The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 lets first-time offenders who complete probation have their records restricted. The GBI record restrictions page helps people in Georgia with record restriction, pardons, and civil rights restoration. The Georgia Felon Search also covers what Kennesaw residents should know about their criminal records.
Note: Record restriction limits who can see the record but does not destroy it.
Kennesaw Criminal Records County Link
Kennesaw is part of Cobb County. All criminal filings go through the Cobb County court system. For complete details on the county sheriff, court clerk, fees, and more resources, visit the full county page.
Nearby Cities with Criminal Records
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