Rome Felony Records Lookup

Felony records for Rome are maintained by the Floyd County Superior Court and the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. Rome is the county seat of Floyd County with about 38,700 residents. Since Rome is the county seat, the courthouse that handles felony cases is right in the city. The Rome Police Department and the Floyd County Sheriff both make felony arrests in the area. All felony prosecution goes through the Floyd County District Attorney. This page covers the main ways to search for felony records tied to Rome and Floyd County.

Floyd County Felony Court in Rome

The Floyd County Superior Court is at 3 Government Plaza in Rome. This is where all felony cases from Rome and the rest of Floyd County are heard. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps the case files, dockets, and court orders. You can reach the clerk at (706) 291-5190. Walk-in visits are welcome during regular business hours. The courthouse is in downtown Rome, close to other city and county offices.

Rome sits in the Rome Judicial Circuit. Floyd County is the main county in this circuit. When someone faces a felony charge in Rome, the case starts with an arrest by city police or the county sheriff. The Floyd County District Attorney then reviews the case and decides if charges move forward. Once filed, the case becomes a public record through the clerk's office. You can ask for copies in person or sometimes by phone.

Note: The Floyd County Clerk of Court handles both Superior Court felony records and State Court misdemeanor records from Rome.

Rome Police and Felony Arrests

The Rome Police Department is at 5 Government Plaza. Call (706) 238-5111 for general info. They are the main law enforcement agency in the city. When Rome police arrest someone on felony charges, the person goes to the Floyd County Jail. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 314 E. 4th Avenue, Rome, GA 30161. Their phone number is (706) 314-0713.

Both the Rome Police and the Floyd County Sheriff can make felony arrests in the city. The police handle most calls within city limits. The sheriff covers the rest of Floyd County and also serves warrants and court papers in Rome. Arrest records from both agencies are public records under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. You can file a written request to get copies of arrest reports for felony cases in Rome.

The Rome Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations. It is at 5 Government Plaza, the same building as the police. Phone: (706) 238-5115. This court does not hear felony cases. If someone tells you a felony case is at the municipal court, that is not right. Felony cases from Rome always go to the Floyd County Superior Court.

Searching for Felony Records in Rome

To search felony records from Rome, start with the Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court. You can call (706) 291-5190 or visit the office at 3 Government Plaza. Ask for records by case number or by the defendant's name. The clerk can pull up case files and make copies for you. There may be a small fee for copies, usually around $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act.

For an online search, the Georgia Felon Search is the best statewide tool. It checks for felony convictions across all of Georgia. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Each search costs $15. The results are instant. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction data can be released to anyone without the subject's consent. This means you don't need permission to run a Georgia Felon Search for someone in Rome.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is another good option. It covers anyone sent to a state prison facility. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical features. If a person from Rome was convicted of a felony and served time in state prison, they will be in this database. The GDC search is free to use.

The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI is the central repository for criminal history in the state. For a complete criminal history check on someone in Rome, you can go through your local sheriff or police department. The fee varies by agency but is usually around $15. The GCIC keeps arrest data, court dispositions, and incarceration records all in one place.

Rome Felony Record Restrictions

Some felony records from Rome may be restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, Georgia allows certain records to be sealed. If a felony arrest did not lead to a conviction, the record can be restricted after four years. For serious violent felonies, the waiting period is seven years. Once restricted, the record won't show up in public searches for Rome felony records.

The process depends on when the arrest took place. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you contact the Floyd County District Attorney's office. For older arrests, you apply through the arresting agency in Rome. The GBI's record restrictions page explains the full process. Processing fees can be up to $50.

Georgia's First Offender Act at O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 is another way felony records from Rome can be sealed. If the court sentenced someone as a first offender and they finished all the terms, the case gets discharged without a conviction on record. These sealed records still show up for law enforcement and certain employers like schools.

State Resources for Rome Records

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority helps manage court records across all 159 counties. If you need to search for felony records beyond Floyd County, this authority links to clerks statewide. It is useful if someone with a Rome connection has cases in other counties too.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole status checks and pardon applications. If someone from Rome was convicted of a felony and later paroled, you can check their parole status through this agency. They are at 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE in Atlanta. Phone: (404) 656-4661. Pardon applications also go through this board.

Floyd County Felony Records

Rome is the county seat of Floyd County. The courthouse and all county offices are right in the city. For the full breakdown of Floyd County felony records, search tools, and fee info, visit the county page.

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