Cobbs County, located in the north-central part of Georgia, has its county seat in Marietta. Established in 1832, Cobb County covers a landmass of approximately 893 square kilometers and has a population size of over 766,000 residents. Cobb County is home to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and Tourist Park, the home stadium of the Atlanta Braves.

Courts in Cobb County

The court system in Cobb County comprises Superior Courts, State Court, Juvenile Court, Probate Court, Magistrate Court, and Municipal Courts. The Cobb County Superior Court is the highest trial court in the county, with general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. The court also has the authority to hear appeals from the lower courts. The Superior Court has a Family Court Division that presides over divorce-related cases.

The State Court of Cobb County has limited jurisdiction over some civil and criminal cases. Criminal cases heard by the State Court include misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic offenses. The Juvenile Courts preside over cases involving minors. The court has jurisdiction over delinquency, dependency, and cases involving child neglect and abuse. The Cobb County Probate Court oversees the management of decedents' estates and appoints guardianship and conservatorships for minors. The Magistrate Court presides over minor civil and criminal disputes. The court issues arrest warrants and presides over small claim cases with less than $15,000 in dispute. The Municipal Courts are city-level courts with authority over municipal ordinance violations and traffic cases.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Cobb County

Public court records are documents from court proceedings open to the public. The Clerk of the Superior Court is the record custodian for public civil and criminal court records in the county and provides access to court records online using Records Search. The State Court and Magistrate Court records are available online using the Xerox Court Connect. Probate Court records are available online using the Case Status & Record Search web tool. Record seekers may also request public court records in person or by mail.

Types of Public Court Records in Cobb County

The following types of court records constitute Cobb County public court records and are open for viewing and copying:

• Civil Court Records: Employment disputes, civil equity, property disputes, contract disputes
• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors such as aggravated assaults, homicide, petty theft, and vandalism
• Probate Court Records: Name change, wills, guardianships, and trusts
• Family Law Court Records: Child and spousal support, child custody, and divorce records

Confidential Court Records in Cobb County

Confidential court records are documents with sensitive or personal information restricted from the general public. Confidential court records are restricted from public view to protect the identity and safety of the individuals named on the court record. Confidential court records in Cobb County include medical and mental health records, grand jury information, trade secrets, adoption records, and juvenile court records. Sometimes, public court records contain personal information exempted from disclosure by state or federal law. Such information accessed by the general public may lead to identity theft or loss of privacy. Therefore, personal identifying information such as medical records, tax identification numbers, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers are redacted from court records.

Juvenile Delinquency in Cobb, GA

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Cobb County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Georgia often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 1525 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Cobb County. Of that total, 32% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 492 court cases. Another 46% were dependency cases that accounted for 696 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Cobb County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Cobb County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Cobb County, GA

https://georgia.gov/

County Seat:	Marietta
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Home Rule
Year Organized:	1832
Total Square Miles:	345
2019 Population:	755,754
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00

Cobb County, GA Courts