Find Arrest Records in Floyd County
Floyd County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Rome, the county seat and largest city. With about 98,000 residents, Floyd County is a major hub in northwest Georgia. The sheriff processes all jail bookings and stores arrest records for the public. You can search Floyd County arrest records at the local level through the sheriff's office or use Georgia's statewide criminal history databases. This page outlines every way to access these records and what they contain.
Floyd County Quick Facts
Floyd County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Dave Roberson leads the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 3 Government Plaza, Suite 110, Rome, GA 30161. Call 706-314-0713 for records requests. This is the primary source for all arrest records in Floyd County.
Floyd County is one of the larger counties in northwest Georgia. The sheriff's office handles a steady flow of arrests from Rome and the surrounding area. Every booking at the county jail creates a record that documents the person's name, charges, arrest time, and arresting officer. Bond information is also recorded. These arrest records in Floyd County are public under Georgia law. Anyone can ask for copies.
The office takes requests in person, by phone, and by mail. In-person requests are usually the fastest way to get arrest records in Floyd County. Bring a valid ID and be ready to pay a copy fee. The records division at the sheriff's office can search by name or by date of arrest to find what you need.
| Sheriff | Dave Roberson |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 Government Plaza, Suite 110, Rome, GA 30161 |
| Phone | 706-314-0713 |
Note: The Floyd County Sheriff's Office is located in Government Plaza in downtown Rome, near the courthouse.
Georgia State Databases for Floyd County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the state criminal history system. All Floyd County arrests flow into the GCIC database. You can get your own criminal history from the sheriff's office for up to $15 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. The process involves fingerprinting at the local office.
For a name-based search, the Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. It covers felony convictions from every county, including Floyd County. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and shows anyone in a state prison. You can search by name, GDC ID, or case number.
The screenshot below shows the GBI criminal history contact page, which has phone numbers and email for questions about criminal records that include Floyd County data.
Call (404) 244-2639 or email gacriminalhistory@gbi.state.ga.us for help with state-level arrest record questions that involve Floyd County.
Floyd County Open Records Requests
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70) makes arrest records from Floyd County available to anyone. No reason is needed. Initial arrest reports are always public. Send a written request to the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. The agency must respond within three business days.
Copy fees must be reasonable. If the office denies your request, they have to tell you why in writing. Violations of the Open Records Act carry fines of up to $1,000 for a first offense. Repeat violations within 12 months can bring fines up to $2,500. This applies to all agencies in Floyd County that hold public records, not just the sheriff.
Restricting Floyd County Arrest Records
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records in Floyd County can be sealed. This is available for charges that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or were not prosecuted. The sheriff's office handles the request, and the prosecutor must approve it. A restricted record only shows up for law enforcement and courts.
Older arrests from before July 1, 2013 need a written request and a fee of up to $50. Convictions cannot be restricted. Using false info to get records violates O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38 and can lead to fines of up to $5,000 and two years in prison.
Note: The district attorney's office in Floyd County must sign off on every record restriction request before the sheriff can process it.
What Floyd County Arrest Records Show
Floyd County arrest records contain the standard booking information. Each record has the person's full name, date of birth, and physical traits. The charges at the time of booking, the arresting officer, and the date of arrest are all listed. Bond details and release conditions show up if they were set. Court dispositions may be added once the case is closed.
The state GCIC record is broader. It combines arrest data from all 159 Georgia counties. A person with arrests in both Floyd County and Bartow County next door will have everything in one state file. The GCIC manages this system and keeps it available 24/7 for criminal justice use.
Cities in Floyd County
Rome is the county seat and the largest city in Floyd County. All arrest records for the county are maintained by the Floyd County Sheriff's Office.
Cave Spring and smaller communities in Floyd County also file arrest records through the county sheriff's office.
Nearby Counties
Floyd County sits in northwest Georgia. These neighboring counties each keep their own arrest records.