Search Smyrna Booking Reports
Smyrna booking reports are held by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, which operates the Adult Detention Center where Smyrna arrestees are processed and held. The Smyrna Police Department makes arrests inside city limits, but all bookings go through the county facility. The Cobb County Sheriff posts inmate information online so residents can search Smyrna booking records by name or booking number. Access is free and does not require a formal open records request. These records are public under Georgia law.
Smyrna Quick Facts
Cobb County Sheriff and Smyrna Booking Records
The Cobb County Sheriff's Office, reachable at 770-499-4700, runs the Adult Detention Center that holds people arrested in Smyrna. The main sheriff website at cobbsheriff.org is the starting point for booking record searches. Inmate information, including current custody status and charges, is available through the Adult Detention Center section of that site at cobbsheriff.org/inmates/adult-detention-center. You can search by name and see who is currently in custody from Smyrna and the rest of Cobb County.
Cobb County Sheriff Office website for Smyrna booking reports
The Cobb County Sheriff's website provides direct access to inmate search tools and booking data for Smyrna arrests.
Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff is required to keep jail records for all people in custody. That duty applies to everyone booked at the Cobb facility, including those arrested by Smyrna police. The Smyrna Police Department at 770-434-6666 can answer questions about specific arrests, but for booking records and inmate status, the Cobb County Sheriff is the right contact.
What Smyrna Booking Reports Contain
A booking report created in Smyrna typically includes the person's full name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges filed, and the arresting agency. The record also shows bond amount if one has been set, and whether the person is still in custody or has been released. Photos taken at booking, commonly called mugshots, are part of the official booking record and are generally public.
The Smyrna Police Department makes arrests for a wide range of offenses, from traffic-related charges to felonies. Each arrest generates a booking report once the person arrives at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. Bond hearings follow within 72 hours for most charges. The report updates as the case moves forward, adding bond information and release dates when they occur.
Note: Booking reports reflect the status at the time of arrest and do not indicate a final conviction.
Georgia Open Records Act Access
Booking data in Smyrna is public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., the Georgia Open Records Act. Any person can request or access these records without stating a reason. The Cobb County Sheriff's online inmate search system is a direct result of that obligation. It makes routine booking data available without a formal written request.
For records not available through the online system, a written request can be sent to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. Georgia law gives agencies three business days to respond to an open records request. Most booking records are not withheld, but some exemptions apply. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, active investigation files and certain sensitive records can be withheld. Standard adult booking records for Smyrna arrests are not covered by those exemptions.
Georgia also has a specific law about booking photos. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 prohibits commercial sites from posting mugshots and charging money to remove them. It does not restrict the sheriff's own records system from publishing photos as part of its public inmate data.
Inmate Notifications and Services
If you want to receive alerts when a person's custody status changes, register with VINELink. VINE is a free service that sends notifications by phone, text, or email. It works for anyone held at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, including those arrested in Smyrna. You can register online or by calling 1-800-846-3460.
To send money or messages to an inmate at the Cobb facility, use JailATM.com. The service handles electronic deposits to inmate accounts and supports mail services. Video visitation is available through Securus Technologies, which allows family members to schedule sessions without traveling to the jail. Remote and on-site video visit options are both available at the Cobb County facility.
Statewide and Federal Records
The Cobb County roster shows current and recent bookings. For criminal history beyond the county level, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's GCIC maintains statewide arrest and court disposition data. The GBI can be reached at 404-244-2639. If someone arrested in Smyrna was convicted and sent to a state prison, they will not show in the county roster. Search them through the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search tool.
Record Restriction in Cobb County
People with old Smyrna arrests may be able to get those records restricted. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows restriction petitions for people who were not convicted or had charges dropped. Those who completed a sentence under the First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, may also qualify. A restricted record stays visible to law enforcement but will not appear in most civilian background checks. Legal aid organizations in the Cobb County area can help with the petition process at little or no cost.
Cobb County Booking Reports
Smyrna is part of Cobb County, and all arrests made in the city are processed at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. Visit the county page for more on the jail, the sheriff's office, and how to access Cobb County booking records.