Mableton Criminal History Lookup

Criminal history records for Mableton are handled by the Cobb County Police Department and the Cobb County court system. Mableton incorporated as a city in 2022, making it one of the newest cities in Georgia. Before that, law enforcement was handled entirely by Cobb County, and the county still provides police services for the area. Court records for criminal cases go through the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court. State-level databases from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also cover Mableton. With over 78,000 people, Mableton is a sizable community within Cobb County.

Cobb County Police Serve Mableton

Mableton does not have its own police department yet. The Cobb County Police Department provides law enforcement for the area. You can reach them at (770) 499-3900. The department handles arrest records, incident reports, and case files for crimes that take place in Mableton and other parts of unincorporated and newly incorporated Cobb County.

Even though Mableton became its own city in 2022, police services still come from the county. That may change in the future as the city builds out its own services. But for now, if someone gets arrested in Mableton, Cobb County Police file the report. That report includes the charges, the date, and the person's details.

Cobb County is large. Over 760,000 people live there. The police department handles a high volume of cases across the county. Records for Mableton incidents are kept alongside records from other parts of the county. You will need to search by person name or case number. The department sends arrest data to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so arrests in Mableton also feed into the statewide system.

Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to request police reports and other public documents. Contact the Cobb County Police records division for copies. Walk-in requests and phone inquiries are available during business hours. Some records from open cases or those sealed by the court may not be released.

Cobb County also has several incorporated cities with their own police departments, like Smyrna and Marietta. Those departments handle their own areas. But Mableton falls under the county police for now. Double-check that the incident happened in Mableton and not in a neighboring city before you request records from Cobb County PD.

Cobb County Court Records

Mableton is in Cobb County. Criminal court cases from the Mableton area go through the Cobb County court system. The Clerk of Superior Court handles records for felonies and serious misdemeanors. The courthouse is in Marietta, the county seat. You can search for case data through the Cobb County court records portal online.

The clerk charges fees for certified copies. Walk-in requests are handled at the courthouse in Marietta. Phone inquiries are available too. Cobb County has a very busy court system. The Cobb County criminal history page has more detail on the clerk's office, sheriff, and other local resources.

As a newly incorporated city, Mableton may establish its own municipal court at some point. For now, minor offenses in the area that would normally go to a municipal court are handled through the county system. The Cobb County State Court deals with misdemeanors. The Cobb County Magistrate Court handles warrants and preliminary hearings.

If you are looking for older records from the Mableton area, everything goes through Cobb County since the area was unincorporated before 2022. The county system has all the records from before and after incorporation.

State Criminal History Tools

The Georgia Felon Search is a state-run tool. It costs $15 per search. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. The fee applies even with no results. This covers all of Georgia, including Mableton.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free. It shows people currently serving time in state prison. If someone from Mableton is at a GDC facility, they show up here. It does not include people in the Cobb County Jail or those who have already been released.

The GBI FAQ page covers how to get criminal history records in Georgia. It explains both personal requests and third-party searches. The GBI offers fingerprint-based checks for the most thorough criminal history results available.

Record Restriction in Georgia

Georgia calls it record restriction. Not expungement. When a record is restricted, it is sealed from public view. Law enforcement keeps access to it. A standard public search will not find it.

Dropped charges may qualify. Dismissed cases too. Pretrial diversion completions are eligible. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-60 lets first-time offenders serve their sentence without a formal conviction on their public record. After the sentence is done and the court discharges them, the record gets restricted.

The rules are laid out in O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, contact the arresting agency. In Mableton, that means the Cobb County Police Department or the Cobb County district attorney.

How to Search Mableton Criminal History

Since Mableton relies on Cobb County for police services, all criminal history goes through county and state systems. Here are the main ways to search.

• Call Cobb County Police at (770) 499-3900 for arrest and incident reports from the Mableton area
• Visit the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court in Marietta for court case records
• Use the Georgia Felon Search for statewide felony data
• Check the GDC offender search for state prison records
• Contact the Cobb County Sheriff for jail and booking data

Cobb County handles everything at the local level for Mableton. Police reports, court records, and jail data all come through county agencies. State tools like the Felon Search and GDC database add statewide conviction and corrections info. Start with the county and then use state tools to fill in any gaps.

Nearby Cities With Criminal Records

Mableton is near several other cities in the Cobb County area and neighboring counties. Each has its own police force and criminal record resources. These pages cover agencies and search options for nearby cities.