Rome Georgia Court Records
Rome is the county seat of Floyd County, which means the Floyd County courthouse - and the Superior Court records for the area - are located right in the city. Between Floyd County Superior Court and Rome's own Municipal Court, most court records for the city are accessible without traveling elsewhere. This guide covers how to find Rome court records online, what each court system holds, how to get certified copies, and what Georgia law says about public access to these documents.
Rome Quick Facts
Rome Court Records: Two Courts in One City
Rome has two court systems to know about. Floyd County Superior Court handles the major filings - felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, family law matters, and real property records. Because Rome is the county seat, the courthouse is here in the city. That means in-person access to Superior Court records is convenient for Rome residents. The Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court maintains all those records. Floyd County's government information is available through romefloyd.com, which has contact details for county departments including the courts.
Rome Municipal Court operates separately. It handles traffic violations issued by Rome police, city ordinance cases, and low-level misdemeanor matters that don't go to the county level. The court's page at romega.us/167/Municipal-Court has current information including how to pay a ticket, court schedules, and contact details for the municipal court clerk. If your case involves a Rome city citation, that's the right starting point.
The two systems don't share records. A search of Superior Court records won't return Municipal Court cases, and vice versa. If you're not sure which court handled something, check both.
How to Search Rome Court Records Online
Floyd County Superior Court records are searchable through the GSCCCA statewide search portal. This covers all Georgia counties including Floyd. Enter a name or case number, select Floyd County, and the system returns matching Superior Court index entries at no cost. For full document copies, PeachCourt provides electronic access at a per-page fee. PeachCourt covers cases from roughly 2005 forward. Older cases may require an in-person visit to the clerk's office in Rome.
Rome Municipal Court records aren't included in the GSCCCA or PeachCourt systems. For city court matters, use the contact information on the Municipal Court page to reach the clerk directly. Some traffic citations may also appear in the Georgia statewide ticket lookup tool, which aggregates citation data from many municipal courts. If you have a citation number, check the statewide tool first before calling the city.
The image below shows the Rome Municipal Court page on the city website - the access point for local violation records, payment options, and court schedule information specific to Rome.
From this page you can find the clerk's phone number, learn about upcoming court dates, and get instructions for handling a pending citation or city violation.
What Rome Court Records Are Available Publicly
Floyd County Superior Court holds a substantial set of public records. Criminal case files cover felony proceedings from initial charge through final disposition - indictments, arraignments, plea agreements, trial records, and sentencing documents. Civil case records include lawsuits between parties, debt judgments, contract disputes, and property-related matters. Family law filings - divorce decrees, custody orders, child support agreements, and adoption records - are also held here. Real property records like deeds, liens, and mortgages are part of the Superior Court Clerk's broader mandate.
Municipal Court records in Rome cover a narrower slice: traffic violations, city code cases, and local misdemeanor matters. These are also public records, but they're held by the city rather than the county. They don't appear in the GSCCCA or PeachCourt systems.
Georgia's open records law, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by government agencies. Court records fall under this law. Sealed cases and juvenile records are the primary exceptions. If a clerk refuses access without citing a specific exemption, you can push back under the statute.
In-Person Access and Certified Copies in Rome
Since Floyd County Superior Court is located right in Rome, getting records in person is straightforward. The clerk's office is at the Floyd County Courthouse. Bring a photo ID and the case number if you have it. The clerk can search by party name and date range if you don't have a case number. Certified copy fees vary by document type and page count.
For older records that predate online indexing, in-person access may be the only option. Archived files may take a day or two to retrieve. Ask the clerk's staff about timeline before visiting if you're tracking down very old materials.
The GSCCCA Search portal is the primary online access point for Floyd County Superior Court records. Below is a view of the search interface used to find Rome-area filings in the statewide index.
Narrow your search to Floyd County and enter a party name or case number to pull relevant Superior Court index entries for Rome and surrounding Floyd County areas.
The FANS notification system from GSCCCA lets you sign up for email alerts on specific Floyd County Superior Court cases. Set up an alert with the case number and you'll be notified when new documents are filed. This works well for ongoing litigation or cases you need to monitor over time.
Legal Resources and Statewide Tools for Rome Cases
Beyond the court-specific portals, the Georgia Judicial Gateway provides a central access point for court information across the state. It explains Georgia's court structure, links to individual court websites, and has tools for locating specific courts and clerks. If you're dealing with a case that spans multiple court types or you're not sure which level of court handled something, this site is a useful orientation point.
The Find My Clerk tool on the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' website will point you directly to the Floyd County Clerk's contact information. It's a quick way to get current phone numbers and addresses without hunting through multiple websites.
Georgia Legal Services Program covers northwest Georgia including Rome and Floyd County. If you need help navigating the court system and qualify for legal aid, that organization can connect you with free or low-cost civil legal help. The State Bar of Georgia's Lawyer Referral Service is another option for connecting with paid legal representation in the Rome area.
Floyd County Court Records
Rome court records at the Superior Court level are maintained by Floyd County. Visit the county page for courthouse details, clerk contact information, judicial circuit specifics, and additional search tools for Floyd County.