Cobb County, GA Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

Cobb County, Georgia · Custody, bond and family action guide

Cobb County Booking Lookup: Find Charges, Bond, SOID and Jail Services

A Cobb County jail search should do more than return a name. Families need to confirm the correct detainee, understand every charge and bond, save the SOID used by jail services, arrange a valid visit, fund the right account, use the correct mail address, and connect the booking with the correct misdemeanor or felony court.

This guide brings the Sheriff’s published detention rules into one practical page. Official portals are used only for live actions such as searching current custody, registering a visit, making a deposit, filing a records request, or checking a court docket.

Confirm identity before acting: A name, photograph, arrest, or charge does not prove guilt or guarantee that you found the correct person. Compare the SOID, birth date, booking date, cases, and bond information before paying money, mailing documents, or publishing an accusation.
Official custody tool

Search current detainees, charges, and bond amounts.

Detention phone

770-499-4200

Jail address

1825 County Services Pkwy, Marietta.

Visitor’s Center

1877 County Services Pkwy, Marietta.

Three towers

A, B, and C Tower total 3,077 beds.

Fast answer

Choose the fastest Cobb County inmate-search route

1
You know the name

Enter the legal name, open the likely record, and verify SOID, booking date, charges, and bond before continuing.

2
You already have the SOID

Keep it beside the inmate’s exact name. The SOID is required on personal mail and legal mail and helps with account and jail questions.

3
You have a case number

Use the jail result for custody, then use Cobb court records to check the docket, hearings, formal charges, and disposition.

Best first move: Save a screenshot of the result and separately write down the inmate’s exact displayed name, SOID, every case, and every bond amount.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Jump directly to the action instead of reading a generic link directory.

Official workflow

How to run the Cobb County Jail inmate search

Open the Sheriff’s live inmate search Use Cobb County’s official custody system, not a copied mugshot page or commercial people-search result.
Search the legal name Try the surname and first name as accurately as possible. When the result is missing, retry maiden names, former surnames, hyphens, suffixes, and spelling variations.
Open the likely detainee record Compare identifying and booking details rather than relying on the photograph or name alone.
Save the SOID Cobb County’s mail instructions require the SOID. It is also the most useful identifier when calling detention, creating accounts, and separating people with similar names.
List every charge and bond One detainee can have several bond instruments, surcharges, holds, or cases. Do not total only the first amount shown.
Check custody status Determine whether the person is currently held, released, transferred, or subject to another agency matter.
Call before paying or visiting Contact the detention facility at 770-499-4200 when the booking is recent or the result is unclear.

How to understand a Cobb County inmate result

Common Cobb County custody fields explained
Field What it means Your practical next action
SOID The Sheriff’s identifier associated with the detainee. Use it on both mail addresses and when dealing with jail services.
Booking or arrest date When the person entered the current detention process. Separate a current booking from an older record.
Charge The allegation recorded for detention and case processing. Check the court docket for formal accusations, amendments, dismissal, plea, or disposition.
Bond amount The amount presently associated with a particular charge or case. Ask whether another bond, surcharge, warrant, or hold remains.
No bond Release may require judicial action or resolution of another legal condition. Check first appearance, court orders, warrants, and detainers.
Multiple bonds Several bond instruments may be required for one detainee. Calculate every instrument and the $20 nonrefundable fee on each instrument.
Released or transferred The person may no longer be physically held at Cobb ADC. Call with the SOID and ask for release or receiving-agency information.
Case number The identifier used by State or Superior Court. Use the court portal to check hearings and case history.
Booking is not conviction: Charges may later be changed, reduced, dismissed, transferred, or resolved. Use the court record for the current legal status.
Troubleshooting

No Cobb County inmate record found? Follow this order

Arrest happened recently Identification, fingerprint, medical, warrant, property, and intake work may still be underway.
Name may differ Try a maiden name, previous surname, suffix, hyphen variation, nickname, or spelling variation.
A city police agency made the arrest The person may be in transport or pre-book processing before appearing in county custody.
Record was visible earlier The person may have bonded out, been released, or transferred to another jail or state facility.
A court case exists without custody The defendant may be released on bond, cited, summoned, or connected to an older case.
Possible Georgia state transfer Search the Georgia Department of Corrections when a sentenced person no longer appears in county custody.
Possible juvenile custody Adult Detention Center search should not be treated as the public locator for juvenile matters.
Still not located Call Records & Identification at 770-499-4231 or the detention switchboard at 770-499-4200.
Useful call script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], was booked into Cobb County custody after an arrest on [date]. I have [SOID or case number, if known]. Can you confirm current custody, release, or transfer information?”

What happens after someone enters Cobb County detention?

Detainee processing The Detention Facilities Division processes identifying, arrest, court, and incarceration information.
Medical assessment The division is responsible for detainee medical care, and classification screens help determine safe housing and service needs.
Records and identification The unit maintains arrest records, incarceration records, fingerprints, photographs, and court documents.
Pretrial or sentenced custody Cobb’s detention system houses both pretrial and sentenced detainees.
Classification and tower assignment Placement may change because of security, medical, behavioral, court, separation, or operational needs.
Court, medical, or facility transport The Transport Section moves detainees to county courts, medical facilities, and other detention or correctional facilities.
Release, work release, or transfer A person may bond out, receive pretrial release, remain for adjudication, enter work release, or transfer elsewhere.
Facility guide

Cobb County Adult Detention Center buildings, addresses and phone numbers

The jail complex covers approximately one million square feet and operates as a pretrial facility. A Tower and B Tower are the older buildings; C Tower was completed in 2010. The Sheriff lists a combined bed capacity of 3,077.

Cobb detention locations and their practical use
Location Published role What visitors should know
Adult Detention Center Main jail complex containing A, B, and C Tower. Physical address: 1825 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008.
Visitor’s Center Visitor registration and scheduling access, bonding information, and authorized fund pickup. Address: 1877 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008.
Work Deployment Center Houses qualifying nonviolent sentenced detainees assigned to supervised work crews or work release. Eligibility requires background review and employment or approved education/training for work release.
Public Safety Building Sheriff administration, Internal Affairs, commercial bonding, and related services. 185 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060.
Detention Facility / Switchboard

770-499-4200

Use for current detention routing and after-hours supervisor requests.

Jail Administration

770-499-4221

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Inmate Visitation

770-499-4359

Call to confirm current visit schedule and party-size rules.

Medical Unit

678-355-7079

Use for routing a specific detainee medical concern.

Records & Identification

770-499-4231

Arrest, incarceration, fingerprint, photograph, and court-document records.

Warrant Information

770-499-4634

Use when a warrant may affect release or custody.

Bond and release

Cobb County cash, property, professional and pretrial bond rules

Do not pay only the first amount: Cobb County states that multiple bonds may be required. Each bond may include surcharges, and each written bond instrument carries a nonrefundable $20 fee.
Official Cobb County bond methods
Method County rule What to prepare
Cash bond at facility Full bond amount. Checks and credit cards are not accepted at the facility. Cash, exact case and bond verification, ID, surcharges, and bond-instrument fees.
Online cash bond Available for bondable offenses up to $2,500 total, including applicable surcharges and fees. The online service lists the defendant as surety, so any refund after compliance goes only to the defendant.
Cobb property bond Residential property must be in Cobb County. Warranty or quitclaim deed plus current tax bill, current mortgage statement, government ID, and every owner present.
Out-of-county property Georgia property outside Cobb must be prepared by the sheriff where the property is located. Deliver the completed paperwork to Cobb in a sealed envelope or it will not be accepted.
Professional bond The company must be registered and authorized by Cobb County Sheriff. Written premium, collateral, cosigner duties, and confirmation that every charge is covered.
Georgia driver’s license collateral Misdemeanor only, excluding DUI; at least five days in custody; bond $1,000 or less excluding surcharges. Valid Georgia driver’s license and acceptance of possible suspension after failure to appear.
Pretrial release Eligible detainees may be interviewed and recommended for lower bond or conditional supervised release. Comply with every supervision and bond condition; violations can produce another arrest.

Professional bonding fee

Cobb County’s bond page states that Georgia law permits a professional bonding company to charge up to 15% of the bond’s face amount, including the principal and applicable surcharges. Instead of the percentage, a company may charge a minimum of $50 per charge or offense even when that minimum exceeds the percentage limit. The premium is generally nonrefundable.

Match the correct detainee Use the exact name, SOID, booking, and cases.
List all instruments Write each case, charge, bond amount, surcharge, and hold separately.
Choose the permitted bond type A no-bond matter or court restriction cannot be solved by selecting another payment method.
Confirm refund ownership For facility cash bonds, the surety on the receipt must claim the refund through the clerk after appearance requirements are satisfied. Online cash bonds list the defendant as surety.
Bring the required documents Property and driver’s-license bonds have strict document and eligibility rules.
Keep all receipts Save the SOID, case number, payment time, bond instrument, fees, and responsible person or company.
Confirm physical release Payment does not guarantee an immediate exit when another hold, case, or processing step remains.
Bonding Information

770-499-4255

Direct number listed in the current Sheriff contact directory.

Visitor’s Center / Detention

770-499-4200

1877 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008.

Commercial Bonding

770-499-4623

Public Safety Building, second floor, 185 Roswell Street.

Warrant Information

770-499-4634

Confirm warrants that may prevent release.

Visitor planner

Cobb County Jail visitation registration, schedule and rules

Official-page conflict: Cobb County’s visitation page still contains an older notice saying one weekly visit with a maximum of two visitors, while its detailed rule section says up to four visitors may be scheduled. Call 770-499-4359 before traveling to confirm the current party-size rule.
Visitation facts currently published by Cobb County
Topic Published rule Action for the visitor
Visit days and hours The page currently states visits may be scheduled any day except Wednesday, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 7 p.m. Confirm the current day and time by phone because the notice is older.
Advance scheduling Schedule from one day to seven days before the requested visit. Do not expect a same-day visit.
Duration Visits are scheduled on the hour and last 30 minutes. Arrive early so registration or parking does not reduce the session.
Late arrival Check-in is allowed up to 15 minutes past the hour, but the visit is not extended. More than 15 minutes late forfeits the visit. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Registration ID Valid government photo ID is required; photocopies are not accepted. Use the same legal name entered during registration.
Visitor age Visitors 18 and older are photographed; visitors 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Check guardian and child-document needs before arrival.
Visitor screening The page says visitors are not subjected to a security screening before the visit, but all laws and facility rules remain enforced. Do not bring prohibited property.

How to register and schedule

Pre-register online or at the kiosk Use GTL VisitMe or the Visitor’s Center self-serve kiosk.
Complete identity verification Present original valid government photo ID to Visitor’s Center staff. Registration service is published from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Allow time before the first visit Arrive at least 15 minutes early to finish first-time registration.
Book one to seven days ahead Use the online system or 24/7 Visitor’s Center kiosk.
Confirm the detainee remains eligible Court, disciplinary, medical, classification, release, or transfer activity can affect the appointment.
Check in on time A late check-in shortens or forfeits the visit.

Clothing and prohibited items

Wear conservative clothing
No halter or tank tops
No see-through clothing
No bare midriff or spaghetti straps
Shorts and skirts no more than two inches above the knee
Shoes required at all times
No food or drinks
No cellular phones in visitation area
Parking: The Sheriff says parking is adjacent to the Visitor’s Center. The facility is tobacco-free.
Accounts and commissary

How to deposit or withdraw Cobb County inmate funds

Every booked detainee has an account that may be used for authorized personal and food items. Use the exact detainee name and ID before paying.

Official Cobb inmate-account options
Method County instruction What to know
Cash at facility Cash-only deposits may be processed in person every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Confirm the correct detainee and retain the receipt.
Facility kiosk Cash or credit cards may be deposited through the on-site GTL kiosk. Review the provider fee before confirming.
Telephone Call 888-988-4768 and use agency Site ID 153 plus the inmate ID. Write the site ID and detainee ID before calling.
Online Use ConnectNetwork, the provider identified by Cobb County. Select the correct facility and account product.
Mail U.S. Postal Money Orders are accepted. Cobb County recommends not sending cash because it is not responsible for delivery.
Authorized withdrawal The detainee may consent to one withdrawal each month. Authorized recipients collect funds Wednesday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., at the Visitor’s Center.
Telephone deposit shortcut: Call 888-988-4768, enter Site ID 153, then enter the inmate ID. Double-check every digit before paying.
Different balances: Commissary deposits, telephone AdvancePay, messages, and bond payments are not automatically the same account. Confirm the product before funding.
Mail and publications

Cobb County inmate personal mail, legal mail and book rules

Personal and other mail
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia
Inmate’s Name and SOID#
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal mail and books only
Cobb County Adult Detention Center
Inmate’s full name and SOID#
PO Box 100110
Marietta, GA 30061
Do not mix the addresses: Ordinary correspondence goes to Phoenix, Maryland. Legal mail and qualifying books go to the Marietta address.

What may be included in personal correspondence?

The Sheriff’s page says no items other than greeting cards and photographs may be included in correspondence. Polaroid photographs are not accepted. Offensive, sexually explicit, or facility-security-risk material is returned to the sender.

Books, magazines and periodicals

Order directly from the publisher or an online distributor
Use the legal-mail/books address
Include full name and SOID
Do not order hardbound books
Do not send books from a private home address
Avoid prohibited sexual, violent, or security-risk content
Court clothing: Civilian clothing may be left at the judicial complex for court only when a judge orders the detainee to be dressed in civilian clothes.

Cobb County inmate telephone calls, billing errors and unwanted-call blocks

No incoming personal calls

Detainees may not receive ordinary incoming telephone calls. When no administrative or disciplinary restriction applies, they may place calls daily at selected times.

Collect and prepaid service

The recipient must establish an account through GTL, also known as ViaPath/ConnectNetwork services.

Rate wording needs confirmation: The Sheriff’s page displays “.12 cents per minute.” Because that wording is mathematically ambiguous and rates can change, confirm the current per-minute price with GTL before adding funds.
Who to call for telephone problems
Problem Contact When to use it
Create or fund AdvancePay 800-483-8314 Account setup, payment, or a billing-related block.
Billing customer service 877-650-4249 Disputed charges or provider account questions.
Block unwanted inmate calls 770-528-8975 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., through the jail’s telephone coordinator.
After-hours unwanted calls 770-499-4200 Ask to speak with the supervisor on duty.
Assume monitoring: Do not discuss confidential case strategy, witness contact, admissions, or planned testimony on a nonprivileged jail call.
Court and docket

Connect the Cobb jail booking with the correct criminal court

State Court

Handles misdemeanor and traffic matters. The enhanced docket search accepts name, case number, citation number, or tag number.

Superior Court

Handles felony criminal cases along with other Superior Court jurisdiction.

Copy every case number from the custody result One booking can include cases in different courts.
Identify misdemeanor versus felony Use State Court for misdemeanors and Superior Court for felonies.
Search by case number first This reduces same-name errors and opens the most relevant docket.
Review hearings and filings Check court, judge, date, time, charge, bond orders, motions, and case status.
Recheck before traveling Court dates, courtroom assignments, and hearing methods can change.
Call the correct clerk division Use the case type and court to avoid being transferred between offices.
State Court Case Assistance

770-528-2660

General State Court case assistance.

State Court Criminal Division

770-528-1246

Misdemeanor criminal-record questions.

Superior Court Clerk

770-528-1300

Felony criminal cases and Superior Court records.

Superior Court Administration

770-528-1800

Judicial administration and court routing.

District Attorney

770-528-3080

Felony prosecution and victim-witness services.

Solicitor General

770-528-8500

Misdemeanor prosecution.

Release, transfers and authorized money pickup

Cash bond posted Release still depends on clearing every case, warrant, surcharge, and agency hold.
Pretrial release approved The detainee must follow supervision and all bond conditions or may be rearrested.
Record disappears The person may have released or transferred; call with the SOID.
Property bond submitted Documents must be verified and every owner’s signature processed.
Authorized fund withdrawal A detainee may authorize one withdrawal per month, picked up Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center.
Transport to another facility Cobb transports detainees to courts, medical facilities, and other detention and correctional facilities.
Pickup planning: Do not promise transportation for a specific hour until detention confirms physical release. Bond completion, paperwork, property return, and another hold can add time.
Education and reentry

Cobb County jail programs detainees can ask about

Realign Restart Initiative

A workforce and education partnership involving Cobb Works, Construction Ready, Chattahoochee Technical College, and the Adult Detention Center.

GED Program

Covers four subject areas. Cobb says a passing score is 145 or higher; instructional time and testing are based on readiness.

Construction Ready

Provides construction-trade training intended to improve employment readiness after release.

Navigate Probation

Explains probation rules, compliance, violations, and successful completion expectations.

Veterans Assistance

Addresses readjustment and reentry needs of incarcerated veterans.

Anger Management

Six weeks, twice weekly, two hours per session, with a completion certificate.

Parenting 101

Six weeks, twice weekly, two hours per session, covering parenting and co-parenting skills.

Work Release

Requires a background investigation and employment or enrollment in school or training.

County Work Crews

Qualifying nonviolent sentenced detainees may perform supervised work for county departments.

Enrollment is not automatic: Availability can depend on sentence status, classification, time remaining, behavior, housing, staffing, and program capacity.
Medical, PREA and complaints

How to report health, safety, sexual-abuse or staff-conduct concerns

Medical or mental-health concern

Inside the jail

The detainee should notify a deputy or medical staff and use the facility’s health-request process. An emergency should be stated clearly as urgent.

Family outside the jail

Call the Medical Unit at 678-355-7079 with the exact name, SOID, condition, medication, and urgent symptoms.

PREA sexual-abuse or harassment report

Cobb County publishes a zero-tolerance policy. Its 2025 PREA report states that detainees may report to any Sheriff’s Office employee verbally, use the confidential PREA hotline, or make a third-party report. Confidential reporting is available 24 hours a day. The report also describes a partnership with LiveSafe Resources for victim advocacy, rape-crisis counseling, and forensic examinations.

State the detainee’s name and SOID when safe to do so
Identify immediate medical or separation needs
Preserve dates, times, locations, and witnesses
Do not confront the alleged offender
Request protection from retaliation
Use emergency reporting rather than waiting for ordinary mail
Published PREA investigation timing: The 2025 annual report says an administrative investigation should be completed no later than 90 days after the initial complaint or grievance, or within five days after an emergency grievance.

Complaint about employee conduct

Write the facts while fresh Record the date, time, location, employee description or name, witnesses, words used, and supporting records.
Contact Internal Affairs Call 770-499-4741 during business hours or visit the Public Safety Building, second floor, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Name disclosure is optional The Sheriff says a person is not required to provide a name, but a name helps investigators request follow-up details.
Expect fact-finding The complaint may be assigned to a supervisor, manager, or investigator who interviews involved people and witnesses.
Keep the disposition letter The Sheriff says a result letter is mailed within 30 days after the case is disposed.
Medical Unit

678-355-7079

Internal Affairs

770-499-4741

Public Safety Building, 185 Roswell Street.

Open Records

770-499-4728

Immediate outside danger

Call 911 rather than waiting for email or ordinary complaint review.

How to request Cobb County arrest, jail or incarceration records

The Sheriff’s Records and Identification Unit maintains arrest and incarceration records, fingerprints, photographs, and court documents for detainees housed in Cobb detention facilities. Public dissemination remains subject to Georgia criminal-information and records rules.

Decide what record is actually needed Custody confirmation, booking photograph, arrest paperwork, incarceration history, incident report, and court record are different requests.
Use the Sheriff GOVQA portal Submit a clear request describing the person, date range, incident, and requested document.
Include identifiers Provide the exact name, SOID, birth date when appropriate, booking date, case number, and arresting agency.
Ask for electronic delivery Electronic records can reduce copying and pickup needs when available.
Separate court records Request filed criminal pleadings and docket documents from the appropriate court clerk rather than the Sheriff.
Review exemptions and fees Some information may be redacted, unavailable, or subject to lawful search and reproduction costs.
Open Records

770-499-4728

Records & Identification

770-499-4231

Custody notifications and Cobb County victim support

Cobb County partners with Appriss for VINE custody notification. Registration can provide available notice when a Cobb Adult Detention Center inmate is released from custody.

Register the correct inmate

Use the exact custody record and verify identifying details before activating notifications.

Keep contacts current

Update telephone and email information and review blocked-call or spam-filter settings.

Do not rely on one alert

When safety depends on custody, recheck the official search and contact the responsible agency.

District Attorney Victim Witness Assistance

770-528-3080

70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090.

Domestic Violence

770-499-4730

Cobb Sheriff contact directory.

Cobb County local tips that prevent expensive mistakes

Save the SOID first

Both Cobb mail addresses require it, and it reduces service-account mistakes.

Do not confuse the two addresses

The jail is 1825 County Services Parkway; the Visitor’s Center is 1877.

Call about the visitor limit

The county page contains conflicting two-person and four-person language.

Schedule 1–7 days ahead

Same-day visitation should not be assumed.

Use Site ID 153

This is the county-published GTL telephone-deposit site number.

Do not send personal mail to Marietta

Ordinary mail goes to the Phoenix, Maryland processing address.

Calculate the $20 fee per instrument

Multiple charges can create multiple written bond instruments.

Understand online bond refunds

The online defendant is listed as surety and receives the qualifying refund.

Pick up authorized funds on Wednesday

Monthly withdrawals are collected 9 a.m.–7 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center.

Live-action links retained for tasks this website cannot complete

Official-source review: This article incorporates Cobb Sheriff detention, bonding, visitation, mail, telephone, deposits, programs, contact, Internal Affairs, open-record, VINE, and PREA information, plus Cobb County court contacts. Time-sensitive schedules, provider rates, personnel, and portal behavior should be reconfirmed before action. Last reviewed July 2026.

Cobb County Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Cobb County Jail?

Use the official Cobb County Sheriff inmate search. Verify the SOID, birth date, booking date, charges, bonds, and custody status before acting.

What does the Cobb inmate search show?

The Sheriff says the search provides custodial information, criminal charges, and bond amounts.

What is the Cobb County detention phone number?

Call 770-499-4200. Jail Administration is 770-499-4221 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where is Cobb County Jail?

The Adult Detention Center is at 1825 County Services Parkway. The separate Visitor’s Center is at 1877 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008.

How do I schedule visitation?

Register through GTL VisitMe or the Visitor’s Center kiosk, complete government-photo-ID verification, and schedule one to seven days ahead.

What are the visitation hours?

The Sheriff page currently publishes visits every day except Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Because the page includes older and conflicting visitor-limit language, call 770-499-4359 before traveling.

How does a Cobb cash bond work?

The full amount is required. Checks and credit cards are not accepted at the facility. Eligible online cash bonds are limited to $2,500 including fees and surcharges.

Can property be used for bond?

Yes. Cobb property requires the deed and current tax bill, mortgage statement, government ID, and all listed owners present. Out-of-county Georgia paperwork must be sheriff-prepared and sealed.

How do I send inmate money?

Use in-person cash, the facility kiosk, ConnectNetwork, U.S. Postal Money Order, or telephone deposits at 888-988-4768 using Site ID 153 and the inmate ID.

What is the personal-mail address?

Send personal mail to Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia, inmate name and SOID, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.

Can an inmate receive a phone call?

No. Detainees cannot receive ordinary incoming personal calls. They may place calls through the jail provider when permitted.

How do I check the criminal case?

Use State Court Court Connect for misdemeanor matters and the Superior Court Clerk for felony cases. Search by case number whenever possible.

How can PREA abuse be reported?

Reports may be made verbally to Sheriff staff, through the confidential hotline, or through a third party. Cobb states confidential reporting is available 24 hours a day.

How do I request records or file a complaint?

Use the Sheriff GOVQA portal for records. Call Records & Identification at 770-499-4231, Open Records at 770-499-4728, or Internal Affairs at 770-499-4741.

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