Rome Arrest Records Search
If you need criminal records in Rome, start with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office or the courts. The sheriff keeps arrest logs, booking data, and local warrant files. Court records sit with the Floyd County Superior Court Clerk. Georgia law makes most criminal records public. You can look them up in person or use online tools from state agencies. This page covers how to access criminal records connected to Rome.
Rome Quick Facts
Floyd County Handles Rome Records
Rome is in Floyd County, and criminal records for Rome residents are handled at the county level. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office processes arrest records, booking reports, and criminal history checks. Sheriff Dave Roberson leads the office. You can reach them at 706-314-0713. The Floyd County Superior Court Clerk has court case files including felony indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.
Criminal cases that happen in Rome go through the Floyd County court system. The Superior Court handles felonies. State Court takes misdemeanors. Magistrate Court deals with minor offenses and preliminary hearings. For more about the county-level criminal records system, visit the Floyd County criminal records page.
Rome Police and Criminal Records
Rome has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Rome police directly. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office also serves Rome and can process criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Sheriff Dave Roberson leads the county office, and you can reach them at 706-314-0713.
Local police handle most day-to-day law enforcement in Rome. The county sheriff handles county-wide matters, jail operations, and court services. Both agencies can help with criminal record requests. For records from the state level, use the GBI or other state databases that cover all of Georgia including Rome.
Search Rome Criminal Records
You can search for criminal records tied to Rome through several channels. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office processes criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Call 706-314-0713 or visit their office to start a request. You need a photo ID and may need to fill out a form. The Georgia offender search explains how the state handles criminal record requests.
For online searches, the Georgia Courts costs $15 and checks for felony convictions across Georgia. Results are instant. This tool is name-based and does not return misdemeanors or sealed records. For a more thorough check, ask the sheriff's office to run a GCIC search with fingerprints.
Court records for Rome cases are at the Floyd County Superior Court Clerk. You can visit in person to review case files or ask for copies. The Georgia Justice Project also has search tools that may cover Floyd County cases. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you can request any public record from a Georgia government office. The office must respond within three business days.
State Criminal Record Resources for Rome
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Rome and all of Georgia. The eAccess court records lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The GBI record restrictions page handles parole and clemency cases. The GBI criminal history FAQ outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.
The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov covers criminal records searches for Rome and all Georgia locations.
Use this state resource to find criminal records tied to Rome cases.
You can also check the Georgia Courts at georgiacourts.gov for records that may be tied to Rome.
This free tool covers all of Georgia including cases from Rome.
Record Restriction in Rome
Rome residents who want to restrict a criminal record must follow Georgia state law. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows restriction for dismissed cases, acquittals, and completed diversion programs. The process depends on when the arrest happened. For arrests after July 1, 2013, go through the prosecuting attorney. Before that date, apply at the arresting agency. Each application costs $25.
First offenders who finish probation can also get relief under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60. Once the court reports discharge, the record should be restricted from non-criminal justice searches. If your record still shows up, call the GCIC helpline at (404) 244-2639. The Georgia Pardons and Paroles and GDC offender query both offer help to Rome residents with criminal record issues.
Rome Criminal Records County Link
Rome is part of Floyd County. All criminal filings go through the Floyd County court system. For complete details on the county sheriff, court clerk, fees, and more resources, visit the full county page.