Mableton Court Docket Records
Mableton court docket records are maintained by Cobb County Superior Court, which handles all civil, criminal, and domestic cases for this large unincorporated community in western Cobb County. Mableton is a census-designated place, not an incorporated city, so there is no Mableton Municipal Court. All court matters route through Cobb County's court system. This page covers how to search Mableton area dockets online and how to get copies of court documents.
Mableton At a Glance
Court Records in Mableton
Mableton is a census-designated place in western Cobb County, not an incorporated municipality. This means there is no separate Mableton city government, no city council, and no municipal court. All court matters involving Mableton residents are handled by Cobb County Superior Court in Marietta. The Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court maintains dockets for civil cases, felony criminal matters, domestic relations filings, and probate cases covering the entire county.
Because Mableton lacks its own court infrastructure, residents here deal with the same Cobb County court system as any other unincorporated area of the county. The county clerk's office in Marietta is the starting point for all records research connected to Mableton addresses. The Cobb County Superior Court is one of the larger court systems in metro Atlanta and handles a significant volume of cases.
Cobb County State Court handles misdemeanor cases and smaller civil claims for Mableton. State Court and Superior Court dockets are both in re:SearchGA. For traffic citations and ordinance issues in Mableton, the Cobb County Sheriff handles law enforcement, and cases go to either State Court or Superior Court depending on the charge. The Cobb County Solicitor-General's office handles misdemeanor prosecutions at State Court level.
No Mableton Municipal Court
Because Mableton is not an incorporated city, there is no Mableton Municipal Court. Some voters and officials have discussed possible incorporation over the years, but as of now Mableton remains a CDP without its own municipal government. That means no city ordinances, no city police department, and no city court.
Traffic stops and law enforcement in Mableton are handled by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. Citations and charges from those stops go to Cobb County State Court or Superior Court, depending on severity. If you got a ticket in Mableton or have a criminal matter connected to the area, you will work with Cobb County courts in Marietta, not a local city court. You can reach Cobb County Superior Court at (770) 528-1300.
For unincorporated Cobb County traffic matters specifically, the Cobb County State Court handles those cases. The State Court Clerk's office in Marietta can confirm whether a specific citation has been filed and what the hearing date is.
Search Mableton Court Dockets Online
Cobb County Superior Court and State Court records, covering Mableton, are searchable through re:SearchGA. You can search by name or case number. Results show filing dates, case type, parties, and hearing status. This is the fastest way to check Mableton-area court records without going to Marietta.
For property records and judgment liens tied to Mableton addresses, GSCCCA is the right tool. Cobb County real estate records and UCC filings linked to court cases are indexed there. The Georgia Courts e-access portal also provides access information and links to individual county court systems.
There is no Mableton-specific court portal since the area has no municipal court. All online search runs through Cobb County's systems. Here is the statewide resource for Cobb County court records:
re:SearchGA - Cobb County Court Records
The Cobb County Courthouse in Marietta is at 70 Haynes Street. That is where the clerk's office handles in-person records requests, copy orders, and case file access for all Mableton-area Superior Court matters.
Getting Copies of Court Records
Certified copies of Mableton court records come from the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court in Marietta. Georgia's standard fee is $0.50 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or through the GSCCCA eCertification portal for eligible documents.
The clerk's office can confirm whether a specific file has been digitized or exists only in physical form. For older cases, especially those more than 15-20 years old, a manual retrieval may be needed and can add time to your request. Call ahead if you are looking for older records.
Open Records Access
Court records in the Mableton area, filed through Cobb County, are public under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70. Any person can request to inspect or copy court records. Government agencies must respond within three business days. No reason is needed to make a records request.
Sealed juvenile records are not accessible to the public. Cases with specific court sealing orders are restricted. Most Cobb County Superior Court and State Court records for the Mableton area are fully open. The clerk will note any restriction on a specific file when you inquire.
Legal Resources in Mableton
The Georgia Legal Services Program serves Cobb County, including Mableton, for income-qualifying residents who need free civil legal help. The Cobb County Bar Association provides referrals for paid legal representation. The State Bar of Georgia directory at georgiacourts.gov is searchable by county and practice area.
The Georgia Courts website provides standard forms and guides for Superior Court filings that apply to Cobb County cases. If you are handling a Cobb County Superior Court matter on your own, the statewide forms and procedural guides are a useful starting point.
Nearby Cities
Mableton is surrounded by several qualifying Georgia cities, all in the metro Atlanta area. Marietta is the Cobb County seat just to the north. Smyrna is northeast of Mableton, also in Cobb County. South Fulton borders Mableton to the east, and Kennesaw is farther north in Cobb County.