Floyd County Court Records
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Floyd County is in northwest Georgia, with the city of Rome as the county seat. Its courts are clustered in and around the Government Plaza complex in downtown Rome, and together they produce a wide range of records — case filings, docket entries, motions, orders, judgments, arrest records, trial transcripts, exhibits, and other documents generated during court proceedings. These records are the official account of legal actions and are maintained by the respective court clerks' offices.
If you're trying to find court case information in Georgia, you can check with local clerk offices, use public-access terminals at the courthouse, or turn to statewide online tools. GeorgiaStateCourts.us can help you identify the right court and navigate to publicly available case records. For Floyd County specifically, both the Clerk of Superior Court and the Probate Court offer online search tools, and several state-level portals can help you dig deeper.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Floyd County?
Floyd County court records can be searched online, requested by mail, or reviewed in person at the courthouse. The right approach depends on which court handled the case and what type of record you need.
Online Case Search
The Floyd County Clerk of Courts runs an online case search portal covering both criminal and civil dockets for Superior Court cases. You can search by case number, party name, or CSE number. The portal shows docket information and case status, though it may not include full document images.
For real estate and land records filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, a separate real estate records search is available through a hosted index system. Starting January 1, 2025, all self-filers must e-file real estate documents and complete identity verification through the GSCCCA eFiling Portal.
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) also maintains statewide search tools for deed records, lien filings, UCC documents, and notary information. Basic access is free; a premium subscription unlocks additional features.
Floyd County Probate Court records from 2006 to the present — including estates, guardianships, traffic cases, marriage licenses, and wills filed for safekeeping — can be searched through Georgia Probate Records.
In-Person Requests
You can visit the appropriate court clerk's office during regular business hours to review or obtain copies of documents. A government-issued photo ID may be required for records that contain confidential information.
Mail Requests
Written requests can be mailed to the clerk's office of the court that handled the case. Include the full party names, the case number if you have it, a clear description of the documents you need, and payment for any applicable fees. The main mailing address for Superior Court filings is:
Clerk of Superior Court
P.O. Box 1110
Rome, GA 30162
Copy and Certification Fees (O.C.G.A. 15-6-77)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Uncertified copy (unassisted), per page | $0.50 |
| Uncertified copy (with clerk assistance), per page | $1.00 |
| Certified or exemplified copy, first page | $2.50 |
| Certified or exemplified copy, each additional page | $0.50 |
| Oversize copy (larger than 8.5" × 14"), per page | $2.00 |
| Computer printout, per page | $2.50 |
| Faxed or electronic copy, first page | $2.50 |
| Faxed or electronic copy, each additional page | $1.00 |
Are Court Records Public in Floyd County?
Court records in Floyd County are presumed open to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act, codified at O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 et seq. The Act creates a strong presumption favoring disclosure and requires government agencies — including courts — to make records available upon request. You don't need to explain why you're asking.
That said, not every court document is fully accessible. Georgia law and court orders restrict certain categories of records.
Records exempt from public disclosure include:
- Adoption case files (O.C.G.A. 19-8-23)
- Juvenile court proceedings and records (O.C.G.A. 15-11-700 et seq.)
- Sealed records, including those sealed by court order
- Medical and mental health information contained in court filings
- Documents protected by attorney-client privilege
- Personal information about jurors
- Firearms licensing records in the custody of the probate court judge
- Records restricted under specific court orders or state statutes
- Criminal history information subject to restriction under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37
When confidential information appears inside an otherwise public record, the court or clerk may redact the protected portions before releasing the document. Individuals seeking access to restricted records typically must show legal eligibility — being a party to the case, an immediate family member, or a legal representative with proper authorization.
Floyd County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Floyd County are distributed across several courts depending on the offense. The Superior Court handles felonies; the Magistrate Court covers misdemeanors, warrants, and preliminary hearings; the Probate Court handles traffic citations outside city limits; and the Municipal Courts of Rome and Cave Spring address city ordinance violations and misdemeanor traffic offenses.
Floyd County Superior Court
The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over felony prosecutions brought by the District Attorney. Criminal filings, indictments, plea records, sentencing orders, and appeals are all maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court.
Floyd County Superior Court
3 Government Plaza, Suite 101
Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706) 291-5190
Fax: (706) 233-0035
Criminal docket information can be searched through the clerk's online case search portal. Select Criminal Record and enter a case number or party name to view results.
Floyd County Magistrate Court
The Magistrate Court issues arrest warrants and search warrants for all law enforcement agencies — including the Floyd County Sheriff's Office, Floyd County Police Department, Rome Police Department, and the GBI — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The court also conducts first appearance and bond hearings six days a week, holds preliminary hearings, and handles civilian warrant applications, deposit account fraud (bad check) cases, and various ordinance violations.
Floyd County Magistrate Court
3 Government Plaza, Suite 227
Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706) 291-5250
Fax: (706) 291-5269
Clerk: Kristy Coogler
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Criminal Background Checks
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office offers local background checks at its administrative offices on a walk-in basis — no appointment needed — during regular hours.
Floyd County Sheriff's Office
2526 New Calhoun Highway
Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706) 291-4111
- Background check fee: $10 (card or check only; no cash)
- Fingerprinting: $5 (by appointment only; call ext. 8820)
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday
- A valid state-issued ID and a signed consent form are required
For statewide criminal history records, the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, maintains the official state criminal history database. Record checks through GCIC for employment, licensing, or other non-criminal-justice purposes cost $30.00 (Georgia only) or $42.00 (Georgia and FBI) when processed through the Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS). If you want to review your own criminal history through GCIC, the fee is $15.00. Requests and appointments can be arranged by calling (404) 244-2639.
The GCIC also runs the Georgia Firearms Inquiry Program, which allows members of the public to check whether an individual has a criminal record by entering the subject's name, sex, date of birth, and race.
Floyd County Civil Court Records
Civil disputes in Floyd County are primarily heard in the Superior Court and the Magistrate Court. Which court applies depends on the nature of the dispute and the dollar amount at stake.
Superior Court Civil Jurisdiction
The Superior Court has broad civil jurisdiction — contract disputes, personal injury actions, real property title and boundary disputes, equity cases, administrative agency appeals, declaratory judgments, and adoptions all land here. Civil filings, answers, motions, discovery documents, and judgments are filed with and maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court.
The civil case filing fee in Superior Court is set by O.C.G.A. 15-6-77:
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| General civil case | $213.00 (plus service fees) |
| Family violence petition | No fee |
| Incoming transfer (from another superior court) | $50.00 |
| Incoming transfer (from probate court) | $178.00 |
| Incoming transfer (from magistrate court) | $189.00 |
| Sheriff service per defendant | $50.00 |
| Subpoena | $5.00 |
Civil case dockets can be searched through the clerk's online portal by case number, party name, or CSE number.
Magistrate Court Civil Jurisdiction
The Magistrate Court handles civil claims for monetary remedies under $15,000, including contract disputes, personal injury, and property damage. It also has jurisdiction over dispossessory actions (landlord-tenant evictions and foreclosures), garnishments, abandoned motor vehicle and mobile home cases, personal property foreclosures, and fieri facias (FiFa) executions.
Georgia law requires parties in Magistrate Court civil cases to attempt mediation before trial. The Floyd County Magistrate Court operates a mediation program through the 7th District Court Administrator's Office. A $7.00 mediation fee is added to each civil case filing. Mediation sessions are scheduled as follows:
- Dispossessory disputes: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
- Other civil cases: Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Real Estate and Recording
Real estate documents — deeds, security deeds, liens, assignments, plats, and UCC filings — are recorded by the Clerk of Superior Court. Submit documents in person or by mail to:
Clerk of Superior Court
Attention: Deed Room, Suite 103
3 Government Plaza
Rome, GA 30161
Selected recording fees include:
| Document Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, security deed, affidavit, release, assignment, or cancellation | $25.00 each |
| Plats, maps, condominium floor plans | $10.00 per page |
| UCC financing statement (UCC-1) | $10.00 first page, $2.00 each additional |
| Lis pendens (filing or cancellation) | $25.00 |
| Federal tax lien (filing or discharge) | $25.00 |
| State/local tax lien | $5.00 first page, $2.00 each additional |
Copies of recorded documents can be requested by mail. Include the document type, book and page number, and payment. Uncertified copies are $1.00 per page; certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
Floyd County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Floyd County are split between the Superior Court, which handles domestic relations cases, and the Juvenile Court, which handles cases involving minors.
Domestic Relations (Superior Court)
The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over divorce, alimony, child custody, child support modifications, legitimation, paternity, and domestic violence protective orders. Family violence petitions carry no filing fee or sheriff service fee under O.C.G.A. 15-6-77(e)(4).
Domestic relations case dockets are searchable through the Clerk of Superior Court's online case search. Full case documents must be obtained from the clerk's office. Publication costs for divorce and name change notices are $80.00, payable to the publisher (Rome News-Tribune).
Juvenile Court
The Floyd County Juvenile Court handles cases involving children under 17 charged with delinquent offenses, children 16 and under charged with traffic offenses, and children under 18 who are alleged to be dependent or Children in Need of Services (CHINS). The court also manages emancipation petitions, parental notification of abortion, mental competency evaluations, and transfers from Superior Court.
Floyd County Juvenile Court
3 Government Plaza, Suite 202
Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706) 291-5180
Fax: (706) 291-5247
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Juvenile court records in Georgia are confidential under O.C.G.A. 15-11-700 et seq. Access is generally limited to parties, their attorneys, and authorized agencies. The court appoints Guardian Ad Litem attorneys for dependent and CHINS children, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) may also be assigned. All delinquent children are represented by the Public Defender's Office, located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses in Floyd County are issued by the Probate Court. The cost is $66.00 without premarital counseling, or $26.00 with a Certification of Premarital Counseling. Licenses are issued Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Both applicants must appear in person and bring valid identification. Marriage records from 2006 forward can be searched through Georgia Probate Records.
The Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records, maintains marriage certificates from June 1952 through August 1996. To request a copy by mail:
- Complete a marriage certificate request form.
- Attach a copy of a government-issued photo ID.
- Include the $10.00 search fee plus $5.00 for each additional copy.
- Mail to: State Office of Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349.
Divorce Records
Divorce records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court. You can request copies in person at the clerk's office (3 Government Plaza, Suite 101, Rome, GA 30161) or by phone at (706) 291-5190.
Birth and Death Records
Birth and death records are restricted to the registrant, immediate family, or a legal representative. Locally, you can request certified copies in person from the Floyd County Health Department:
Floyd County Health Department
16 East 12th Street
Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706) 295-6123
At the state level, certified birth and death certificates cost $25.00 each ($5.00 for additional copies) from the Office of Vital Records. Submit requests by mail with a completed application form (birth or death), a photocopy of a valid ID, and a check or money order payable to the State Office of Vital Records.
Floyd County Probate Court Records
The Floyd County Probate Court handles probate of wills, administration of estates, appointment of guardians and conservators for incapacitated adults, temporary guardianships of minors, marriage licenses, concealed weapons carry permits, and traffic citations issued outside city limits.
Probate Court of Floyd County
3 Government Plaza, Suite 201
Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706) 291-5136
Fax: (706) 291-5189
Traffic court sessions for Probate jurisdiction are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. If your citation doesn't require a court appearance, you can pay the fine online through EZCourtPay or by phone at (800) 262-0128 — have your citation number and date of birth ready, and select Floyd County Probate as the jurisdiction.
Searching Probate Records
Estate, guardianship, traffic, marriage, and will-for-safekeeping records from 2006 to the present are accessible through the Georgia Probate Records online portal. Select Floyd County from the dropdown and search by name, case number, or filing type. Older records may need to be retrieved directly from the Probate Court clerk's office.
How to Request Probate Records
- Identify the type of record you need — will, estate file, letters of administration, guardianship petition, and so on.
- Gather the decedent's or ward's full name and any available case information.
- Contact the Probate Court at (706) 291-5136 or visit Suite 201 during regular hours.
- Pay the applicable copy and certification fees.
Estate and Guardianship Proceedings
The Probate Court oversees formal and informal estate administration, including appointing and removing personal representatives, approving inventories and accountings, and handling distributions of assets. Guardianship proceedings cover both incapacitated adults and minors requiring temporary guardianship. Probate Court staff cannot provide legal advice — if you have legal questions about a specific estate or guardianship matter, consult an attorney.
Firearms carry permit records are maintained by the Probate Court under Georgia law but are not subject to public disclosure.