Search Kennesaw Court Docket

Court dockets in Kennesaw are split between the Kennesaw Municipal Court, which handles city-level matters, and the Cobb County Superior Court, which covers major civil and criminal cases for the entire county. This page explains how to search those dockets, what each court handles, and where to go for certified copies of court records. Kennesaw is one of Cobb County's larger cities, and the court systems here process a steady volume of traffic, civil, and criminal matters each year.

Court Records in Kennesaw

Kennesaw is located in Cobb County, and all major cases involving Kennesaw residents go through the Cobb County Superior Court in Marietta. The Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil actions over the jurisdictional threshold, domestic relations matters including divorce, custody, and adoption, and appeals from lower courts. The clerk of the Cobb County Superior Court maintains the official docket for all these cases and is the main contact point for Superior Court records.

Cobb County also has a State Court that handles misdemeanor criminal matters and civil cases under the Superior Court limit. Magistrate Court takes on small claims, bond settings, and preliminary hearings. Probate Court handles wills and estates. Each court operates a separate docket, and records from one court are not automatically available at another. Know which court handled the case before you contact a clerk.

Cobb County is part of the Cobb Judicial Circuit. The circuit serves Cobb County only, which means the circuit court system is well-organized and has developed solid public access infrastructure over the years. Online access to Cobb County court dockets is generally good compared to smaller Georgia counties.

Kennesaw Municipal Court

The Kennesaw Municipal Court handles traffic cases and ordinance violations arising within Kennesaw city limits. Citations issued by the Kennesaw Police Department are heard here. The court also deals with minor misdemeanor offenses that fall within the city's jurisdiction. More serious criminal matters and large civil cases are handled at the Cobb County level.

The court is located at 2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue, Kennesaw, GA 30144. The phone number is (770) 424-8274. The city's municipal court page at kennesaw-ga.gov provides information on court schedules, fine payment options, and what to expect at a hearing. If you have a Kennesaw citation and need to know your court date, the municipal court clerk can look that up for you.

Kennesaw Municipal Court records are distinct from Cobb County Superior Court records. If you need records from a traffic case handled by city police in Kennesaw, the municipal court is the right place to start. If the matter was transferred to State Court or Superior Court, those records will be at the county courthouse in Marietta.

Search Kennesaw Court Dockets Online

Cobb County Superior Court dockets are available online through re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net. The portal allows free searches by party name, case number, attorney, or date. Cobb County cases, including those connected to Kennesaw, appear in the system. Results show current case status, scheduled hearings, and case type. The portal is updated regularly and is a reliable first stop for Superior Court records.

The GSCCCA platform at gsccca.org covers Cobb County and provides a broader records index that includes property filings, liens, and court case entries. If you are searching for both court records and real estate or financial records connected to a person or business in Kennesaw, GSCCCA is worth checking in addition to re:SearchGA.

The screenshot below shows the re:SearchGA portal used to access Cobb County court dockets including cases originating in Kennesaw.

For courts using the Georgia unified case management system, the Georgia Courts E-Access portal is an additional access point. If re:SearchGA does not return results for a specific case, the E-Access portal may have it, especially for recently migrated courts.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

To get certified copies of Cobb County Superior Court records, contact the clerk of court at the Cobb County Courthouse in Marietta. Standard copy fees under Georgia law are $0.50 per page, and certified copies are $2.50 for the first page plus $0.50 per additional page. The clerk's office handles both in-person and mail requests. Call ahead to confirm current procedures and payment methods.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org allows online ordering of certified copies for certain document categories. This is convenient if you cannot visit the courthouse in Marietta during business hours. The portal shows which documents are available to order online for Cobb County before you commit to placing an order.

Open Records in Kennesaw

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 gives the public access to government records including court dockets. You have the right to inspect and copy those records without having to explain your purpose. Agencies must respond to a written request within three business days. If records cannot be provided immediately, the agency must acknowledge the request and give an estimated timeline.

Certain records are not open to the public. Juvenile court proceedings are sealed. Cases involving minor victims may have redacted portions. Sealed court orders are not available without a court action to unseal them. Any denial of a records request must cite the specific statutory exemption that applies.

Legal Help in Kennesaw

Kennesaw residents who need free civil legal assistance can contact the Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org. In the metro Atlanta area, legal aid resources are more plentiful than in rural parts of Georgia. The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org operates a lawyer referral service that can connect you with attorneys in Cobb County who handle the type of case you need help with.

The Georgia Courts website provides self-help materials and general guidance on navigating the court system, including information for people who are handling cases without an attorney. The site also has direct contact information for Cobb County courts.

Nearby Cities

Kennesaw is surrounded by several other Georgia cities with court pages. Marietta is the Cobb County seat and home to the Superior Court where most Kennesaw county-level cases are filed. Smyrna is a neighboring Cobb County city with its own active municipal court. Woodstock is just north in Cherokee County, and Canton is the Cherokee County seat. All four cities share the same Georgia online docket tools and have their own pages with local court information.