Access Rome Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Rome are processed by the Rome Police Department and the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. Rome is the county seat of Floyd County with a population of about 38,747. The city sits at the spot where the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers join to form the Coosa River in northwest Georgia. Both the city police and the county sheriff handle arrests in the Rome area, and all bookings go through the Floyd County jail. This page covers how to search for recent arrest records in Rome through local agencies, state databases, and open records requests.

Rome Police Department Recent Arrests

The Rome Police Department is at 5 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. Call 706-238-5111 for questions about recent arrests. This is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Officers patrol Rome and respond to calls within city limits. When an officer makes an arrest, the person is taken to the Floyd County jail for booking. The arrest record then exists in both the police department's files and the county booking system.

Rome has a broad range of arrest types in its recent records. DUI, drug possession, theft, assault, domestic violence, and warrant arrests are all common. The city is the largest in the northwest Georgia region, so it draws a higher volume of arrests than neighboring towns. Berry College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College bring a student population, though most campus-related incidents stay minor. Each arrest creates a record with the person's name, charge, date, and the arresting officer. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, the Rome Police Department must keep arrest records open for public inspection. That is your legal right under state law.

Call or visit the Rome Police Department to ask about recent arrests. Written requests get the best results when you need a formal record.

Where Rome Recent Arrests Are Booked

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office runs the jail where all Rome arrests are processed. Sheriff Dave Roberson oversees the office at 3 Government Plaza, Suite 110, Rome, GA 30161. The phone number is 706-314-0713. When the Rome police or Floyd County deputies arrest someone, the person goes through booking at this facility. The booking process creates a record that includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and a booking photo. All of that becomes part of the public record.

Floyd County maintains a jail roster that shows who is currently in custody. This is the fastest way to check on recent arrests in Rome. The roster lists inmates, charges, and bond status. It covers all of Floyd County, so Rome police arrests and sheriff's office arrests both show up. The roster updates as new bookings come in and inmates bond out. If you need to find someone arrested in Rome in the last few days, start with the jail roster. It gives you the most current information available.

The Rome Police Department website has contact details and resources for the public about the department's operations.

Use the department site to find current contact information and news about law enforcement in Rome.

Search Rome Recent Arrest Records Online

State tools give you more ways to find arrest records from Rome. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds criminal history data from every agency in the state. All Rome Police arrests get reported to the GCIC. A criminal history check costs $15 and shows arrests, charges, and court outcomes across Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, the GCIC can release felony conviction records to the public through approved electronic channels. This is a strong starting point for a statewide search.

The Georgia Felon Search tool checks for felony conviction records tied to arrests in Rome and across the state.

This state tool is useful when you need to verify if a Rome arrest resulted in a felony conviction on record.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. If a Rome arrest led to a felony conviction, it will show here. Results come by email. You pay the fee even if no record turns up. For court records from Rome cases, the Georgia E-Access portal and re:SearchGA both cover Floyd County courts. When a Rome arrest goes to Superior Court or State Court, the case records appear in these systems. You can search by name or case number.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and covers people serving state prison sentences. If someone arrested in Rome was convicted and sent to a state prison, they will show up in this search tool.

Open Records Requests for Rome Arrests Recent Arrests

Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to request arrest records from the Rome Police Department. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 says that initial arrest reports must be released to the public. This applies even while a case is still under investigation. The arrest report contains the basic facts: who was arrested, the charge, and when it took place. Other parts of the investigation file may be held back, but the initial arrest report is always open for public access.

Send your request in writing to the Rome Police Department at 5 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. They have 3 business days to respond under state law. Include the person's full name and the approximate date of the arrest if you know it. More details lead to faster results. Expect a small copy fee. The same process works with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. If you want the booking record or jail intake form, direct your request to the sheriff at 706-314-0713. Both agencies follow the same Open Records Act rules.

Written requests are best. Walk-in requests work, but staff may ask you to fill out a form or put it on paper anyway.

Rome Arrest Record Restrictions

Booking photos from Rome arrests have specific rules under state law. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 bars certain websites from posting mugshots and charging people to take them down. The law also restricts how booking photos can be shared online more broadly. If you request a mugshot from the Rome Police Department, you may need to explain your intended use. The photo is still a public record, but there are legal limits on posting it.

If a Rome arrest did not lead to a conviction, you may be able to get the record restricted. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 covers the process for this. You can apply for restriction if the charges were dropped, you were found not guilty, or the case was dismissed. Restriction does not erase the record. It removes it from public search results. Law enforcement and the courts retain full access. The fee is $25 paid to the GBI by money order or certified check. It takes several weeks to process.

O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 provides extra protection. Websites that post Rome booking photos must take them down free of charge within 30 days if the person sends a written request. This law specifically targets mugshot websites that charge removal fees. It applies to arrest photos from any Georgia agency, including the Rome Police Department and the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. You do not need a lawyer to make the request, though one can help if the site does not comply.

Rome Sex Offender Registry

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry tracks people convicted of sex crimes who live in or near Rome. The GBI runs this registry. You can search by name, address, or zip code. Results show the person's photo, address, conviction details, and risk level. All sex offenders in Rome must register with the Floyd County Sheriff. Failure to register is itself an arrest offense under state law.

Enter zip code 30161 to see registered offenders in the Rome area. The registry updates as people move, register, or fall out of compliance. For Rome specifically, the results will show offenders living in the city and the surrounding parts of Floyd County. This is a separate system from the arrest records databases, but it ties to past arrests and convictions for sex offenses. The search is free and does not require an account.

Floyd County Arrest Records

Rome is the county seat of Floyd County. All arrests in Rome are processed through the Floyd County jail, and the county sheriff maintains the booking records. For more on the full county arrest system, the jail roster, and contact details for the sheriff's office, visit the county page.

View Floyd County Recent Arrests

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Rome in northwest Georgia. Each has its own police department, but arrests are booked through the respective county jails.