Marietta Jail Mugshots
Marietta jail mugshots are processed at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. As the county seat of Cobb County, Marietta is the hub for all booking operations in one of Georgia's most populated counties. The Marietta Police Department makes arrests within city limits, but the booking and mugshot process takes place at the county jail on County Services Parkway. You can search for Marietta jail mugshots through the Cobb County inmate lookup tool at no cost. This page covers how the process works, where to search, and what Georgia law says about access to these records.
Marietta Quick Facts
How Marietta Arrests Work
The Marietta Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city. Officers patrol the city and respond to calls. When someone is arrested in Marietta, the officer transports them to the Cobb County jail for booking. Marietta does not run its own jail. The county handles all of that.
At the county jail, staff take a mugshot of each person during intake. They also collect fingerprints, log personal details, and record the charges. The booking record stays in the Cobb County system. So when you search for Marietta jail mugshots, you are really searching the Cobb County database. This is the same for all cities in Cobb County.
| Agency | Marietta Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 Lemon Street, Marietta, GA 30060 |
| Phone | (770) 499-3911 |
| Website | mariettaga.gov/187/Police |
| Booking Facility | Cobb County Adult Detention Center |
Marietta Police handles a wide range of calls. The department covers traffic stops, drug cases, domestic disputes, theft, and more. Each arrest that leads to a booking creates a new jail mugshot in the Cobb County system. If you need a copy of the arrest report itself, that comes from Marietta PD, not the county jail. The two are separate records.
Search Marietta Jail Mugshots Online
To find Marietta jail mugshots, contact the Cobb County Sheriff's Office at 770-499-4200. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and share booking details including charges and bond info. The sheriff's office keeps all booking records on file.
You can also use Georgia's VINE system to track Marietta area inmates. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. Sign up at www.vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477. VINE sends free alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. If you are looking for someone arrested in Marietta weeks or months ago, file an open records request with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office.
The GDC search tool covers a different group of people. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender query shows inmates who have been convicted and sent to a state prison. If someone was arrested in Marietta, convicted in Cobb County court, and then transferred to state custody, they would show up in the GDC system instead.
The state search tool lets you find people by name, GDC ID, or physical traits like height, weight, and tattoos. It covers both active and released inmates.
This screenshot shows the GDC direct search form. Use it for state prison inmates from Marietta or anywhere else in Georgia.
Marietta Mugshot Laws
Georgia has rules about how jail mugshots can be used. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, law enforcement agencies cannot give booking photos to websites that charge a fee to take them down. This law applies to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office and every other agency in the state. Anyone who asks for a Marietta jail mugshot from the county must sign a statement saying the image will not go on one of those sites.
The law does not stop agencies from showing mugshots on their own sites. That is part of routine jail operations. It targets the for-profit mugshot industry. If a site posts your Marietta booking photo and asks for cash to remove it, Georgia law gives you a path to fight back. You can send a written request for removal. The site has 30 days to take it down. If they refuse, file a complaint with the Georgia Consumer Protection Division.
The Georgia Open Records Act, found at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, also plays a role. This law gives the public the right to request government records, including booking data from Cobb County. The county must respond within three business days. Copying fees are capped at 10 cents per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. So if you need a printed copy of a Marietta jail mugshot, you can go through the open records process and pay a small fee.
Criminal History Checks
A jail mugshot search shows you one booking event. If you need a fuller picture, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation offers statewide criminal history reports. The GBI runs the Georgia Crime Information Center, which collects arrest and court data from all 159 counties. A background check through GBI costs a fee and can take a few days to process.
This is useful if someone was arrested in Marietta but also has records in other parts of the state. The county jail lookup only covers Cobb County. The GBI check pulls from every county. For a more targeted search, you can also look up court records through the Cobb County Superior Court or the Cobb County Magistrate Court. Court records show case outcomes, which jail mugshots alone do not provide.
Record Restriction in Marietta
Georgia allows record restriction for certain cases. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, if your arrest in Marietta did not lead to a conviction, you may be able to seal the record. This covers the mugshot, fingerprints, and booking data. Cases that were dismissed, not prosecuted, or ended in acquittal can qualify.
To start, you file a petition with the Cobb County Superior Court. Include the case number and the outcome. A judge reviews the petition. If it meets the rules, the judge issues an order to restrict the record. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office and GBI then seal the data. After that, the mugshot no longer shows up in public searches.
The process is not instant. It can take weeks or months. Some people hire a lawyer to handle it. Others file on their own. Legal aid groups in the Cobb County area can sometimes help with the paperwork if cost is a concern. The Cobb County Bar Association is a starting point for finding a lawyer if you want professional help getting a Marietta arrest record restricted.
Cobb County Jail Details
All Marietta bookings go through the Cobb County jail system. The Cobb County Adult Detention Center is located in Marietta itself, which makes sense since Marietta is the county seat. The facility holds inmates awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting for transfer to state prison. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all inmate records.
Cobb County is the third most populous county in Georgia with over 766,000 residents. That means a high volume of bookings. The jail processes people from Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Powder Springs, and the unincorporated parts of the county. For full details on how the Cobb County jail system works, including open records steps and fee info, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These Georgia cities are near Marietta and have their own jail mugshot pages. Each city uses its county jail for booking and intake.