Floyd County Court Records Search
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Floyd County is situated in northwest Georgia, with the city of Rome serving as the county seat. The county’s court system encompasses several courts of different jurisdiction, all housed in or near the Government Plaza complex in downtown Rome. Court records produced in Floyd County include case filings, docket entries, motions, orders, judgments, arrest records, trial transcripts, exhibits, and other documents generated during court proceedings. These records serve as the official account of legal actions and are maintained by the respective court clerk’s offices.
Individuals seeking court case information in Georgia can consult local clerk offices, visit public access terminals at courthouses, or use statewide online tools. The Georgia court system website, GeorgiaStateCourts.us, can help users identify courts and navigate to publicly available case records. For Floyd County specifically, both the Clerk of Superior Court and the Probate Court maintain online search tools, and several state-level portals provide additional avenues for locating court data.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Floyd County?
Floyd County court records are accessible through online searches, in-person visits, and written requests. The method used depends on the court that handled the case and the type of record sought.
Online Case Search
The Floyd County Clerk of Courts operates an online case search portal covering both criminal and civil dockets for Superior Court cases. Users can search by case number, party name, or CSE number. The portal displays docket information and case status but may not include full document images.
For real estate and land records filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, the county provides a separate real estate records search through a hosted index system. As of 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 search 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
Requesters may visit the appropriate court clerk’s office during regular business hours to review or obtain copies of court documents. A government-issued photo ID may be required for records containing confidential information.
Mail Requests
Written requests can be mailed to the clerk’s office of the court that handled the case. Include full party names, the case number (if known), a description of the documents needed, and payment for 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 establishes a strong presumption favoring disclosure and requires government agencies, including courts, to make records available upon request. Requesters do not need to state a reason for seeking records.
However, not all court documents are fully accessible. Georgia law and court orders create specific categories of restricted 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 in 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 demonstrate legal eligibility, such as 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 handled by the Superior Court (felonies), the Magistrate Court (misdemeanors, warrants, and preliminary hearings), the Probate Court (traffic citations outside city limits), and the Municipal Courts of Rome and Cave Spring (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 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 hearings 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 provides local background checks at its administrative offices. The service is available 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), operated 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). GCIC record inspections for individuals challenging their own criminal history cost $15.00. Requests and appointments can be arranged by calling (404) 244-2639.
The GCIC also operates the Georgia Firearms Inquiry Program, which allows public members 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 adjudicated in the Superior Court and the Magistrate Court. The jurisdiction of each court depends on the nature and monetary value of the claim.
Superior Court Civil Jurisdiction
The Superior Court has general jurisdiction over civil matters including contract disputes, personal injury actions, real property title and boundary disputes, equity cases, administrative agency appeals, declaratory judgments, and adoptions. 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. Users may search 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. Documents may be submitted 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 present 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. Copies can be requested 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, certified copies can be requested 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. Requests can be submitted 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 has jurisdiction over the 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. Citation fines that do not require a court appearance can be paid online through EZCourtPay or by phone at (800) 262-0128 (have the citation number and date of birth ready; select “Floyd County Probate” as the jurisdiction).
Searching Probate Records
Estate, guardianship, traffic, marriage, and will-for-safekeeping records from 2006 to the present can be accessed through the Georgia Probate Records online portal. Select Floyd County from the dropdown menu 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 needed (will, estate file, letters of administration, guardianship petition, etc.).
- Provide 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 applicable copy and certification fees.
Estate and Guardianship Proceedings
The Probate Court oversees the formal and informal administration of estates, including the appointment and removal of personal representatives, approval of estate inventories and accountings, and distribution of assets. Guardianship proceedings cover both incapacitated adults and minors requiring temporary guardianship. Probate Court employees cannot provide legal advice; individuals with legal questions should consult an attorney.
Firearms carry permit records are maintained by the Probate Court under Georgia law but are not subject to public disclosure.