Search Floyd County Felony Records

Floyd County felony records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Rome. This northwest Georgia county has about 101,000 residents and sits in the Rome Judicial Circuit. The clerk handles all court filings for felony cases while the sheriff keeps arrest and jail booking data. You can look up felony records at the Floyd County courthouse in Rome, by calling the clerk or sheriff, or by using Georgia's statewide online search tools. Rome is the county seat and the largest city, serving as the hub for all criminal court matters in Floyd County.

Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary keeper of felony case records in Floyd County. All indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and case dispositions are filed and stored here. The clerk maintains both physical paper records and digital files for the Floyd County Superior Court. This is the Rome Judicial Circuit.

To look up records in person, go to the courthouse at 3 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. You will need a valid photo ID and the name of the person whose record you want. Having a date of birth or case number will speed up the search. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies are $0.10 per page and certified copies cost a bit more. Call (706) 291-5190 if you have questions about case records or want to check on a filing. The clerk's office accepts walk-in visitors and handles written requests sent by mail.

Floyd County processes a fair number of felony cases each year given its population. The Rome area has a mix of urban and rural communities, which means the court docket stays active. Wait times at the clerk's office can vary depending on how busy the day is.

Floyd County Sheriff's Office

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail operations. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of all people held in the Floyd County Jail. These records contain the person's name, the charges filed, the booking date, and the court that issued any warrants. Felony arrest records are public under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 314 E. 4th Avenue, Rome, GA 30161. Call (706) 314-0713 for information about inmates or recent bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks. The sheriff's booking records are separate from the court records held by the clerk. If you need case dispositions or sentencing details, those come from the clerk's office, not the sheriff.

Searching Floyd County Felony Records Online

State databases are the quickest way to check Floyd County felony records without going to Rome in person.

The GDC Offender Query is free and open to the public. It lists all current and former state prison inmates in Georgia. If someone from Floyd County got a prison sentence, they show up here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. The results show charges, sentence length, facility, and potential release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. It checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions statewide. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back instantly. A "no record" result still costs $15. This is the most thorough paid option for checking Floyd County felony records online, short of visiting the courthouse in Rome.

You can also visit the Floyd County government website for department contact information and general county resources.

The Floyd County government website shown above provides access to county departments and services, including links to the court system and sheriff's office.

Record Access and Restrictions in Floyd County

Felony records in Floyd County are mostly open to the public. Court case files, arrest records, and booking data can be requested by anyone under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies have three business days to respond.

Some records have limits though. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted when a case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles restrictions. For older cases, you apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Floyd County felony records still appear in law enforcement databases but are hidden from public searches.

First-time offenders may qualify for record sealing under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 after finishing their sentence and probation. Serious violent felonies listed under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 need a seven-year wait before any restriction can be applied. The vast majority of felony convictions in Floyd County remain public.

State Resources for Floyd County

The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI collects criminal history records from all 159 Georgia counties, including Floyd. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, GCIC maintains complete felony data. You can request a criminal history check through the Floyd County Sheriff or through GCIC itself.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all county clerk offices into a shared system. Floyd County participates in this network for e-filing and case management. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has parole information for offenders convicted in Floyd County.

State databases can sometimes be a few days behind what the local clerk has on file. For the newest Floyd County felony case data, the courthouse in Rome is always the best source.

Cities in Floyd County

Floyd County includes Rome, which has its own city page. All felony cases from cities within Floyd County are processed through the Floyd County Superior Court in Rome.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Floyd County. Each has its own courthouse and handles felony records separately.