Rome Arrest Records
Rome arrest records are held by the Rome Police Department and the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. This northwest Georgia city has about 38,700 residents and serves as the county seat of Floyd County. Rome is home to Berry College and sits at the spot where the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers meet to form the Coosa River. Arrest records from both the city police and the county sheriff are public. You can search them through local offices, the county jail, or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's statewide database. Several paths lead to the arrest records you need from Rome.
Rome Quick Facts
Rome Police Department Records
The Rome Police Department is at 5 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. The non-emergency phone number is 706-238-5111. This is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Officers patrol Rome and make arrests for crimes that range from minor offenses to serious felonies. Every arrest generates a booking record that goes on file at the department.
You can call or visit the Rome Police Department to request arrest records. Have the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking for. Staff can run a search and pull up records from both recent and older cases. Walk-in visits require a photo ID. The records division provides copies of arrest reports upon request.
The Rome city website has contact details for the police department and other public services.
The city site provides police department contact info and links to public safety resources in Rome.
| Department | Rome Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161 |
| Phone | 706-238-5111 |
| Website | romega.gov |
Note: Rome is the largest city in Floyd County, so the police department handles more arrests than any other agency in the county.
Floyd County Records for Rome
Rome is the county seat of Floyd County. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and processes bookings from across the county. When Rome police arrest someone, the person is often booked into the Floyd County Jail. The county keeps its own booking record in addition to the city police records.
The Floyd County Sheriff also patrols the rural and unincorporated parts of the county around Rome. Arrests by county deputies go into the sheriff's system, not the Rome Police Department files. If you need arrest records from the Rome area and the city police do not have what you need, try the Floyd County Sheriff next. Since Rome is the county seat, both offices are close by, which makes in-person searches easier.
Georgia Criminal History for Rome
Every arrest in Rome gets reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center. The GCIC is part of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and maintains criminal history data from all 159 counties. The Criminal Justice Information System links law enforcement across Georgia. Data from the Rome Police Department and the Floyd County Sheriff flow into this central database each month.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can inspect their own criminal history record for a fee of up to $15. This covers arrests from Rome and all other locations in Georgia. Errors in the record can be challenged within 60 days. The GBI website has the full details on how to request a criminal history check.
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people sent to state prison after an arrest in Rome. Search by name or GDC ID number. People held at the Floyd County Jail will not show in the GDC tool.
Rome Arrest Record Laws
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes arrest records public. Initial reports from the Rome Police Department must be released when asked for. Pending investigation files may be withheld. But the first report is always available to the public. Fines for violating the law can reach $1,000 for a first offense.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal history records under false pretenses carries fines up to $5,000 and prison time up to two years. Record restriction applies when a Rome arrest ended in dismissal or nolle prosequi. Only law enforcement sees restricted records. Guilty verdicts can never be restricted in Georgia. The Georgia Felon Search at $15 per check covers felony convictions only.
Rome Records Search Tools
The Georgia Felon Search needs a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Misdemeanor arrests from Rome are not included. Sealed and restricted records will not appear.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists all county sheriffs. Find the Floyd County Sheriff there for arrest record questions about the Rome area.
Floyd County Arrest Records
Rome is in Floyd County. The county jail, sheriff records, and booking data cover the entire Rome area. For full details on the county system and resources, visit the Floyd County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in the northwest Georgia region near Rome. Verify the arrest location before searching.