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.
Search current detainees, charges, and bond amounts.
1825 County Services Pkwy, Marietta.
1877 County Services Pkwy, Marietta.
A, B, and C Tower total 3,077 beds.
Choose the fastest Cobb County inmate-search route
Enter the legal name, open the likely record, and verify SOID, booking date, charges, and bond before continuing.
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.
Use the jail result for custody, then use Cobb court records to check the docket, hearings, formal charges, and disposition.
How to run the Cobb County Jail inmate search
How to understand a Cobb County inmate result
| 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. |
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What happens after someone enters Cobb County detention?
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.
| 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. |
Use for current detention routing and after-hours supervisor requests.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Call to confirm current visit schedule and party-size rules.
Use for routing a specific detainee medical concern.
Arrest, incarceration, fingerprint, photograph, and court-document records.
Use when a warrant may affect release or custody.
You found the detainee—choose the next action
Copy the exact name and SOID before opening any service provider.
Review result fieldsList every bond, surcharge, and $20 bond-instrument fee.
Open bond guideComplete ID verification, schedule 1–7 days ahead, and arrive on time.
Open visit plannerUse Site ID 153 and the detainee ID for phone deposits.
View all deposit routesPersonal mail and legal mail/books go to different states and addresses.
Open mail rulesSeparate State Court misdemeanor matters from Superior Court felony matters.
Open court workflowCobb County cash, property, professional and pretrial bond rules
| 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.
Direct number listed in the current Sheriff contact directory.
1877 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008.
Public Safety Building, second floor, 185 Roswell Street.
Confirm warrants that may prevent release.
Cobb County Jail visitation registration, schedule and rules
| 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
Clothing and prohibited items
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.
| 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. |
| 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. |
Cobb County inmate personal mail, legal mail and book rules
Inmate’s Name and SOID#
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Inmate’s full name and SOID#
PO Box 100110
Marietta, GA 30061
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
Cobb County inmate telephone calls, billing errors and unwanted-call blocks
Detainees may not receive ordinary incoming telephone calls. When no administrative or disciplinary restriction applies, they may place calls daily at selected times.
The recipient must establish an account through GTL, also known as ViaPath/ConnectNetwork services.
| 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. |
Connect the Cobb jail booking with the correct criminal court
Handles misdemeanor and traffic matters. The enhanced docket search accepts name, case number, citation number, or tag number.
Handles felony criminal cases along with other Superior Court jurisdiction.
General State Court case assistance.
Misdemeanor criminal-record questions.
Felony criminal cases and Superior Court records.
Judicial administration and court routing.
Felony prosecution and victim-witness services.
Misdemeanor prosecution.
Release, transfers and authorized money pickup
Cobb County jail programs detainees can ask about
A workforce and education partnership involving Cobb Works, Construction Ready, Chattahoochee Technical College, and the Adult Detention Center.
Covers four subject areas. Cobb says a passing score is 145 or higher; instructional time and testing are based on readiness.
Provides construction-trade training intended to improve employment readiness after release.
Explains probation rules, compliance, violations, and successful completion expectations.
Addresses readjustment and reentry needs of incarcerated veterans.
Six weeks, twice weekly, two hours per session, with a completion certificate.
Six weeks, twice weekly, two hours per session, covering parenting and co-parenting skills.
Requires a background investigation and employment or enrollment in school or training.
Qualifying nonviolent sentenced detainees may perform supervised work for county departments.
How to report health, safety, sexual-abuse or staff-conduct concerns
Medical or mental-health concern
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.
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.
Complaint about employee conduct
Public Safety Building, 185 Roswell Street.
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.
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.
Use the exact custody record and verify identifying details before activating notifications.
Update telephone and email information and review blocked-call or spam-filter settings.
When safety depends on custody, recheck the official search and contact the responsible agency.
70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA 30090.
Cobb Sheriff contact directory.
Cobb County local tips that prevent expensive mistakes
Both Cobb mail addresses require it, and it reduces service-account mistakes.
The jail is 1825 County Services Parkway; the Visitor’s Center is 1877.
The county page contains conflicting two-person and four-person language.
Same-day visitation should not be assumed.
This is the county-published GTL telephone-deposit site number.
Ordinary mail goes to the Phoenix, Maryland processing address.
Multiple charges can create multiple written bond instruments.
The online defendant is listed as surety and receives the qualifying refund.
Monthly withdrawals are collected 9 a.m.–7 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center.
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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.