Search Mableton Criminal Records
Criminal records for Mableton residents are kept at the Cobb County level. The county sheriff handles arrest records and background checks. The Superior Court Clerk stores court case files. You can also search for criminal records through the GBI, which runs the Georgia Crime Information Center. State databases cover all 159 counties including cases tied to Mableton. Here is how to search for and get criminal records in Mableton, Georgia.
Mableton Quick Facts
Cobb County Handles Mableton Records
Mableton is in Cobb County, and criminal records for Mableton 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 Mableton 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.
Mableton Police and Criminal Records
Mableton has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Mableton police directly. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office also serves Mableton 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 Mableton. 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 Mableton.
Find Criminal Records in Mableton
Criminal records for Mableton can be searched through local and state resources. The county sheriff at 770-499-4611 handles arrest records and background checks. The Cobb County Superior Court Clerk has court case files. Both offices are open during normal business hours on weekdays.
Online tools give you more options. The GBI record restrictions page costs $15 for a felony check. The Georgia Felon Search is free for searching state prison records. The GDC offender query walks you through the process of getting criminal history records from the GBI. For court records specifically, check the GSCCCA website.
Under Georgia law, most criminal records are public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives anyone the right to ask for public records. You do not need a reason to make the request. Some records from open investigations are not available, but closed cases are generally accessible to the public in Mableton.
State Criminal Record Resources for Mableton
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Mableton and all of Georgia. The Georgia Felon Search lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The Georgia Open Records Act handles parole and clemency cases. The Georgia Legal Aid criminal records guide outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.
The Georgia Courts at georgiacourts.gov covers criminal records searches for Mableton and all Georgia locations.
Use this state resource to find criminal records tied to Mableton cases.
You can also check the Georgia offender search at gdc.georgia.gov for records that may be tied to Mableton.
This free tool covers all of Georgia including cases from Mableton.
Record Restriction in Mableton
Mableton residents who want to restrict a criminal record must follow Georgia state law. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows restriction for dismissed cases, acquittals, and completed diversion programs. The process depends on when the arrest happened. For arrests after July 1, 2013, go through the prosecuting attorney. Before that date, apply at the arresting agency. Each application costs $25.
First offenders who finish probation can also get relief under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60. Once the court reports discharge, the record should be restricted from non-criminal justice searches. If your record still shows up, call the GCIC helpline at (404) 244-2639. The eAccess court records and Georgia Justice Project both offer help to Mableton residents with criminal record issues.
Mableton Criminal Records County Link
Mableton 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.
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