Access Marietta Criminal Records
Marietta criminal records come from the Cobb County Sheriff, local police, and the Georgia court system. Whether you need an arrest report, a court case file, or a full criminal history check, there are several paths to get what you need. State databases from the GBI and the Department of Corrections also hold records tied to Marietta cases. Here is what you need to know about finding criminal records in Marietta.
Marietta Quick Facts
Cobb County Handles Marietta Records
Marietta is in Cobb County, and criminal records for Marietta 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 Marietta 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.
Marietta Police and Criminal Records
Marietta has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Marietta police directly. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office also serves Marietta 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 Marietta. 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 Marietta.
Find Criminal Records in Marietta
Criminal records for Marietta 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 GSCCCA costs $15 for a felony check. The Georgia Courts is free for searching state prison records. The Georgia Felon Search walks you through the process of getting criminal history records from the GBI. For court records specifically, check the Georgia Justice Project 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 Marietta.
State Criminal Record Resources for Marietta
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Marietta and all of Georgia. The Georgia Courts lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The GBI criminal history FAQ handles parole and clemency cases. The GDC offender query outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.
The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov covers criminal records searches for Marietta and all Georgia locations.
Use this state resource to find criminal records tied to Marietta cases.
You can also check the Georgia Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov for records that may be tied to Marietta.
This free tool covers all of Georgia including cases from Marietta.
Criminal Record Restriction for Marietta 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 offender search 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 Georgia Open Records Act helps people in Georgia with record restriction, pardons, and civil rights restoration. The Georgia Pardons and Paroles also covers what Marietta residents should know about their criminal records.
Note: Record restriction limits who can see the record but does not destroy it.
Marietta Criminal Records County Link
Marietta 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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