Search Marietta Police Records

Police records in Marietta are maintained by the Marietta Police Department, which serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County and has a population of about 63,000, making it one of the larger cities in the northwest metro Atlanta area. The police department handles all calls within city limits, and the records from those calls are available to the public under Georgia law. Whether you need an incident report, arrest record, or crash report from Marietta, the city police department is the right place to start your search.

Marietta Police Department

The Marietta Police Department is located at 240 Lemon St, Marietta, GA 30060. The phone number is (770) 499-3900. The department runs its own records division that handles open records requests. Marietta PD is a well-staffed department that covers a busy city with a lot of commercial activity and commuter traffic. The department generates thousands of reports each year from calls, traffic stops, investigations, and arrests.

You can visit the department during business hours to request records. The front desk handles walk-in requests. For a single report, the process is usually straightforward. Bring the date, location, or case number. Written requests are also accepted by mail. Some records may take longer to pull depending on how old they are or how much searching is involved.

The Marietta Police Department page on the city website has more on divisions, contact info, and how to get records.

Note: Marietta PD and the Cobb County Police Department are two different agencies. If the incident happened outside Marietta city limits but still in Cobb County, the county department has the records instead.

How to Request Marietta Police Records

Start with the records division. Tell them what you need. Be specific. A date, address, case number, or name will help them find the right file. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Georgia law is clear on this point. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, public records are open to everyone. Police records are public records.

The department must respond within three business days. That is the law under O.C.G.A. 50-18-71. They can give you the records, provide a cost estimate, or deny the request with a written explanation citing the specific statute that applies. For routine requests, the turnaround is often faster. If you walk in for a single report, you might leave with it the same day.

Costs are set by state law. Copies are $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, the charge is based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can do the work. If the total will exceed $25, the department must notify you before proceeding. Most people looking for a single report pay just a few dollars or less.

Marietta Accident Reports

Accident reports are one of the top requests at Marietta PD. The city has busy roads, and crashes happen often. If a Marietta officer worked the scene, the report is with the department. Go to the records window with the date and location of the crash. The fee is around $5 for a crash report. If you have the report number, that makes things quicker.

If the Georgia State Patrol responded instead, the report goes into the state system. You can search for it on the Georgia DPS EPORTS website. State Patrol troopers handle crashes on some highways and interstates that pass through Marietta. The EPORTS system charges $5 per report and lets you search by name or date.

The Georgia DPS EPORTS system offers online access to crash reports filed by the Georgia State Patrol throughout the state.

Use this tool if a state trooper handled a crash in the Marietta area rather than a city or county officer.

The BuyCrash portal from LexisNexis also has crash reports from many Georgia agencies. You can search without knowing which agency was involved.

Exemptions Under Georgia Law

Not every police record from Marietta is available at all times. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 spells out the exemptions. Records from active investigations can be withheld to protect the case. Records that would reveal a confidential source or endanger someone can also be held back. These are narrow exceptions meant to protect public safety and the integrity of police work.

Initial incident reports and initial arrest reports remain public even during active investigations. That is an important distinction. The first report filed by the officer is always available. As the investigation progresses, additional files and notes may be restricted until the case closes. Once all proceedings are done, the full file generally becomes public.

If Marietta PD denies your request, they must tell you which statute applies. You can challenge the denial in Cobb County Superior Court. The court can order the records released if it finds the denial was not proper. Most disputes do not go that far. A conversation with the records staff or a supervisor often resolves the issue.

Arrest Records in Marietta

Arrest records are public in Georgia. When Marietta PD makes an arrest, a report is created with the name, charges, date, and location. Anyone can get a copy. If the person was booked into the Cobb County Jail, the county sheriff's office also has booking records. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office website has tools for looking up current inmates and recent bookings.

Marietta sees a wide range of arrests from minor offenses to serious crimes. The records division handles them all. Whether it was a DUI, a shoplifting charge, or something more serious, the arrest report is available through the same open records process. Give the name and approximate date. The staff will search the system.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists every county sheriff in Georgia. If your search leads you beyond Marietta or Cobb County, this is a good tool for finding the right contact.

Note: Court records related to an arrest are separate from the police arrest report. For court filings and case outcomes, contact the Cobb County Clerk of Court.

Cobb County Records

Marietta is in Cobb County and serves as the county seat. For county-level police records, sheriff records, and jail information, visit the Cobb County police records page. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office handles the jail and courthouse security, while the Cobb County Police Department covers unincorporated areas. Both agencies maintain their own records that are separate from Marietta PD records.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Marietta also have police records pages with local department details and request information.

• Kennesaw
• Smyrna
• Mableton
• Woodstock