Floyd County Court Records Search

Floyd County court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Rome, Georgia, and this page explains how to find those records online, by mail, or in person at the courthouse. The clerk's office maintains civil case filings, criminal records, real estate documents, and other public court records for Floyd County residents, attorneys, and researchers.

Floyd County Superior Court Clerk in Rome

The Superior Court Clerk's office in Rome is where Floyd County court records originate and are stored. The clerk handles all civil and criminal filings in superior court, maintains real estate deeds and liens, and processes other documents required under Georgia law. Rome serves as the county seat, so the courthouse there is the hub for all official court activity in Floyd County.

You can visit the clerk's office in person during business hours. Bring identifying information for the case you need: the party's full name, the year the case was filed, and the case type if you know it. Staff will search the index and help you pull the right documents. Certified copies are available for a per-page fee. The GSCCCA Find My Clerk tool has current contact details for the Floyd County clerk, including phone and address.

Floyd County is also served by the Rome-Floyd County joint court system through romefloyd.com, which provides local court information and resources for the area.

Search Floyd County Court Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal is the primary statewide resource for Georgia court records. It covers real estate records, UCC filings, and court index data across all 159 counties, including Floyd. A standard subscription costs $14.95 per month, with a premium option at $29.95. Printed document pages run $0.50 each.

The GSCCCA system is widely used by title companies and attorneys working on Floyd County real estate transactions. It pulls deed records, lien filings, and other recorded instruments directly from the county clerk's database.

For court case filings from 2005 forward, PeachCourt is Georgia's official e-filing and case access platform. Search by party name or case number and download documents at $0.50 per page. PeachCourt support is available at 844-GA-EFILE. Attorneys in Floyd County can file documents electronically through this system as well.

The screenshot below shows the Superior Court Clerks of Georgia directory, which lists all clerks and their contact details by county.

Use that directory to confirm the current clerk's name and direct contact line before visiting or mailing a request to the Floyd County courthouse.

Floyd County Court Records by Case Type

Superior court in Floyd County handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes over the magistrate threshold, domestic relations matters including divorce and child custody, real property disputes, and equity cases. These records are the most detailed and go back the furthest in time.

Magistrate court handles small claims up to $15,000, bad check violations, and county ordinance cases. State court, if active in the county, covers misdemeanor criminal matters and some civil cases. Each court keeps its records separately. If you are not sure which court handled a case, the Superior Court Clerk's office is a good starting point - staff can direct you to the right place.

Most Floyd County court records are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Sealed filings, juvenile records, and certain sensitive documents are exempt from public access under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

Requesting Floyd County Records by Mail or In Person

In-person visits to the Rome courthouse are the most reliable way to access Floyd County court records, especially older files that may not be digitized. When you go, bring full names, a case number if you have one, and an estimate of the filing year.

Mail requests are accepted. Include a written description of what you need, your return contact information, and payment for copy fees. Call the clerk's office to confirm current rates before mailing - fees can change and sending the wrong amount causes delays. Payment is typically by check or money order made payable to the clerk or to GSCCCA depending on the type of record.

FANS Alerts and eCertification for Floyd County

The FANS system from GSCCCA lets you set up free email alerts on any case in Floyd County. When a new document is filed in a case you are tracking, FANS sends a notification. It is free and covers every Georgia county.

The GSCCCA eCertification service issues certified electronic copies of recorded documents. These are accepted by many agencies and courts in place of paper certified copies. Confirm with whoever is requesting the record whether an eCertified copy meets their requirements.

Cities in Floyd County

One city in Floyd County meets the population threshold for an individual city page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Floyd County and each maintains its own court records through a separate clerk's office.