Cobb County Sheriff's Office - Adult Detention Center (2024)

Jail Information And Rules

ATTENTION!

Visitation resumedJANUARY 19, 2021. To comply with CDC guidelines and Governor Kemp’s directive, several modifications have been implemented. Visits may be scheduled any day of the week EXCEPT Wednesday and will take place beginning at 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Each inmate is limited to ONE visit per week with a maximum of TWO visitors per visit. We ask that visitors remain in their vehicle until 5 minutes prior to the scheduled visit. Entry is through the front doors of the Visitation Center with the exit through the side door of the building. All visitors must wear a facemask during their time in the building.

Please do not enter the facility if you have a temperature, have any symptoms related to COVID-19, have had close contact with anyone with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 or if you have tested positive for COVID-19

Visitation staff will continue to provide an alcohol cleaning pad for each visitor. At the conclusion of each visitation session, staff will clean each station to include the telephone, counter and chair. Staff will also clean lobby seating frequently.

We understand visiting with friends and loved ones in custody is important, and the modifications may be confusing or upsetting. Your safety, as well as the safety of inmates and staff, is a priority. All modifications are designed with this in mind. Thank you for your understanding.

Visitation

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office uses video conferencing to conduct both public and professional visits. Visits are scheduled to allow for a more effective and streamlined process.

Public Visitors

PRIOR to scheduling a visit, each visitor must complete the registration process.

You can expedite the process by:

  1. pre-register online at GTL Visit Meat any time.
  2. pre-register at the self-serve kiosk located at the Visitation Center at any time.

To complete the registration process, you must present your valid government issued photo identification to Visitation Center staff during the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your first visit to complete the registration process. All visitors, 18 years of age and older, will be photographed. Once registration is complete, a visit can be scheduled.

You may also skip the online/kiosk pre-registration step and complete the registration process at the Visitation Center during the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M.

Visitors are NOT subjected to a security screening prior to an inmate visit, although all laws and rules are enforced. Parking is conveniently located adjacent to the Visitation Center. You may schedule a visit from 1 day in advance to 7 days in advance of the requested time. Once registration is complete, you may schedule your visit by:

  1. Online at GTL Visit Me/ 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
  2. Through the self-serve kiosk located at the Visitation Center 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
  3. Visitors are required to present a valid Government ID at the time of each visit. Photo copies WILL NOTbe accepted.

Visitation Center Rules

  • Up to 4 visitors may be scheduled for 1 visit. Individuals 17 years of age and under shall be accompanied by an adult. Visitors 18 years of age and older must present a valid government issued photo identification prior to each visit.
  • Visits are scheduled on the hour and are 30 minutes in duration. Late check in is allowed until 15 minutes past the hour; however, the visit will not be extended due to a late arrival. A visit will be forfeited if check in occurs more than 15 minutes after the scheduled visit.
  • All visitors must be dressed appropriately and conservatively. Halter and/or tank tops, see-through clothing, bare-midriffs and spaghetti straps are not allowed. Shorts/skirts (no more than 2 inches above the knee) are acceptable. Shoes must be worn at all times.
  • Food, drinks, cellular phones and other prohibited items are not allowed in the visitation area. The Adult Detention Center is a tobacco free facility.

Professional Visitors

Professional visits will occur without any constraints regarding frequency of visits. The audio and video recording of any professional visit within any area of the Detention Facility is strictly prohibited. Professional visitors may also schedule their visits in advance.

Professional visitors are required to provide credentials as well as valid government issued photo identification.

Prison Rape Elimination Act

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has a zero-tolerance policy relating to all forms of sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual misconduct or sexual harassment of persons in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office. This agency shall immediately respond to all allegations of sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, sexual contact or sexual harassment by ensuring that alleged victims are provided immediate medical care and that allegations are immediately and thoroughly investigated. Employees, volunteers, interns and contractors/ contracted staff shall comply with all aspects with the Prison RapeElimination Act of 2003 (Title 28 CFR Part 115). (PREA 115.11(a))

Contact Numbers

Main Switchboard (770) 499-4200

Inmate Mail

Correspondence and/or money may be sent to an inmate at the below listed address:

Personal/Other Mail

Cobb County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
Inmate's Name and SOID#
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Legal Mail/Books Only

Cobb County Adult Detention Center
Inmate's full name and SOID #
PO Box 100110
Marietta, GA 30061

Note: No items other than greeting cards and photos (No Polaroid) are to be included in any correspondence mailed to individuals in custody! Correspondence deemed offensive, sexually explicit or any material that pose a risk to the security of the facility will be returned to sender. Funds should be deposited as described in Inmate Accounts.

Inmates may receive books, magazines or periodicals directly from the publisher or on-line distributor (i.e. Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, etc.). Hard bound books will not be accepted.

Civilian clothing may be left at the judicial complex for an inmate for court, if a Judge orders the inmate be dressed.

Telephone Calls

Inmates may not receive incoming phone calls. Absent any administrative reasons or disciplinary restrictions, an inmate is free to place phone calls daily at select times. Inmates may place a collect phone call, provided the recipient has established an account through the agency’s service provider.

Telephone service is provided by Global Tel Link, Inc and the current rate for a phone call is .12 cents per minute. The rates charged are regulated by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission.

To establish an account, or if you believe that your telephone bill contains an error, or if a block has been placed on your phone due to billing issues, call GTL Advance Pay at (800) 483-8314 or call GTL Billing Customer Service at 1-877-650-4249 . If you are receiving unwanted calls from an inmate, you may request a block on your number by calling the Inmate Telephone Coordinator at the facility at (770) 528-8975, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

If you believe that your telephone bill contains an error or if a block has been placed on your phone due to billing issues, call GTL Advance Pay at (800) 483-8314. If you are receiving unwanted calls from an inmate, you may request a block on your number by calling the Inmate Telephone Coordinator at the jail, Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The telephone number is (770) 528-8975. After normal business hours ask to speak with supervisor on duty at (770) 499-4200.

Inmate Accounts-Deposits And Withdrawals

Individuals booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center may have money deposited to an account established for each person to purchase personal and food items authorized by the agency.

Depositing funds to an inmate’s account:

Payments may be sent through the mail. US Postal Money Orders are accepted. We recommend that you not send cash through the US mail as this agency is not responsible for delivery.

Cash only payments for deposit can be processed at the facility (in person) each day from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm.

Deposits may be processed by telephone by calling 888-988-4768 (Service provided by Global Tel Link, Inc.). You may be asked to provide the agency’sSite ID – 153and entering the inmate’s ID number.

Deposits may be processed on-line, log on towww.ConnectNetwork.com. (Service provided by GTL).

Funds (cash or credit cards) may be deposited at the facility into a kiosk located on-site (Service provided by GTL).

Withdrawal of funds from an inmate’s account:

Withdrawals of funds from an inmate’s account may be processed once each month upon the inmate’s consent. Recipients must arrive at the facility to pick up funds as authorized, on Wednesdays from 09:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Visitor's Center located at 1877 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008.

Bond Information

Contact Information

Address

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office
1825 County Services Parkway
Marietta, GA 30008

Telephone Numbers:

(770) 499-4221 — Jail Administration — Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

(770) 499-4200 — Bonding Information

Main Switchboard (770) 499-4200

Custodial Information:

You can search for individuals in custody to obtain criminal charges and bond amounts by selecting the link, Inmate Search or Inmate Information on the homepage.

Inmate Search

Cobb County Sheriff's Office - Adult Detention Center (2024)

FAQs

How many inmates have died in Cobb County jail? ›

Changes at the jail. According to Cobb's medical examiner, eight people detained at the jail have died since Owens took office. At least three were suicides. The remainder were connected to chronic medical issues before the inmates arrived at the jail.

What phone company does Cobb County jail use? ›

Telephone Calls

Telephone service is provided by Global Tel Link, Inc and the current rate for a phone call is .12 cents per minute. The rates charged are regulated by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Can you email an inmate in Cobb County jail? ›

You can use your phone or computer to send emails letters, and photos to an inmate. Messages are sent electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks at the facility. If you would like to send an message, start by searching for an inmate at Cobb County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Center .

What is the highest cause of death in prisons? ›

Deaths by suicide were most common, making up 54% of deaths in the eight-year period. Stressors that contributed to those deaths include mental health struggles, deaths of loved ones, planned transfers to a different institution, deportation risk, lack of family support and sex offender status, the OIG reported.

Can you bail yourself out of jail in Georgia? ›

Cash Bond – You can bond yourself out of jail in Georgia if you have the cash to pay the total amount of the bail set for your case. In this case, cash usually means cash. No credit cards, checks, or payment plans are accepted.

How much of a bond do you have to pay in Georgia? ›

On the other hand, a "bond" is when a bondsman, or bonding company makes a pledge on a person's behalf to pay the bail if they do not attend court. Depending on the bonding company, you will have to pay between 10-15% of the bail amount.

What type of jail is Cobb County jail? ›

The Cobb County Jail Complex is located at 1825 County Services Pkwy. The Jail is a pretrial facility and encompasses approximately one million square feet under roof.

What app do prisoners use? ›

The JPay App is the easiest way to stay connected and support your incarcerated individual. JPay allows you to quickly send money to a trust account, send and receive Emails, photos, eCards and Videograms. Purchase a tablet for your contact and fund their media account.

How do prisoners get cell phones in jail? ›

More rarely, mobile phones are smuggled in by visitors, who must undergo tougher security checks, by inmates who are granted temporary leaves of absence, or by outsiders who establish contact with inmates alongside the prison fence and/or deliver them using drones.

What app allows you to text inmates? ›

The GettingOut Android mobile app is the easiest way to stay connected with an incarcerated loved one or friend.

How does penmate work? ›

Penmate is the easiest way to write incarcerated loved ones in jail or prison. Locate anyone incarcerated and send a messages and emails right from your phone. Upload photos and design your own postcards too! Penmate delivers messages and photos for you when it matters most.

How many people are killed in jails? ›

In 2019, overall jail death rates were below the adjusted national average of 339 per 100,000, but leading up to that year, they had steeply increased. Between 2000 and 2019, jail mortality rose by 11%, from 151 per 100,000 to 167 per 100,000.

How many inmates are put to death? ›

In 2022, 18 death row inmates were executed in the United States. During the previous year, there were 11 executions in the country.

What state has the highest death rate in prisons? ›

Louisiana has the highest prison mortality rate in the U.S. The state's prison mortality rate is 42.7 per 100,000 people, according to the study.

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