Rome Booking Release Records
Rome booking releases are managed by the Floyd County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail in downtown Rome. As the county seat and largest city in Floyd County with close to 38,800 residents, Rome is where most bookings in the county take place. The Rome Police Department makes arrests within city limits and transports people to the Floyd County Jail, where the sheriff's staff create and store all booking release records.
Rome Quick Facts
Floyd County Manages Jail Records
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office is responsible for all booking releases in Rome. When city police arrest someone, that person goes to the Floyd County Jail for processing. The sheriff's staff enter the booking data into the jail management system. This creates a permanent record that can be searched later. Floyd County keeps these records for years, covering every person who has passed through the jail.
Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires every county sheriff to maintain records of all inmates. This includes names, charges, booking dates, and release dates. Floyd County follows this law. The sheriff's office can be reached at (706) 291-4111 for questions about booking releases tied to Rome arrests.
For more on how Floyd County handles booking releases, fee schedules, and open records requests, see the county page.
Rome Police Department
The Rome Police Department serves as the primary law enforcement agency inside city limits. Officers respond to calls, investigate crimes, and make arrests. Once an arrest is made in Rome, the person is transported to the Floyd County Jail. The police department does not run a jail or hold inmates past the initial transport.
The Rome Police Department has its main office at 5 Government Plaza in Rome, GA 30161. You can call them at (706) 238-5111. If you need a copy of the arrest report, that comes from the police. The booking release record comes from the county. These are two different documents held by two different agencies.
The Rome Police Department website shows contact information and services available for Rome residents.
From this site you can find details about the department and how to submit records requests to Rome police.
| Agency | Rome Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161 |
| Phone | (706) 238-5111 |
How to Find Booking Releases
Finding booking releases for Rome arrests starts with the Floyd County jail search system. The county offers an online inmate lookup where you can search by name. Results show current inmates and recent releases with their charges, booking dates, and status. This is the fastest free way to check on someone booked after an arrest in Rome.
If you cannot find the record online, submit an open records request to the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you have the right to request these records. Include the person's name and any other identifying details you have. The county must respond within three business days. Copies run $0.10 per page.
You can also call the Floyd County Jail directly. Give staff the name of the person and they can check the system. They can tell you if the person is in custody or has been released. For older records that are no longer in the active system, a written request works best. You may also visit the sheriff's office in person to look up records and get copies on the spot.
What Booking Releases Include
Booking release records from Floyd County for Rome arrests contain standard jail data. Each record lists the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. The charges are shown along with the arresting agency. For Rome arrests, the arresting agency is the Rome Police Department. The booking number and booking date are recorded, along with any bond amount and the release date.
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, these records are generally open to the public. Some parts may be withheld if they involve active investigations or sealed court orders. Booking photos may be part of the file, and O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 controls how those photos can be shared.
Rome sits in northwest Georgia at the spot where three rivers meet. Because of its location, Rome sometimes sees arrests involving people passing through the area. These booking releases are all handled the same way through the Floyd County system.
Statewide Booking Release Search Resources
State-level tools can help when local records don't have what you need. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search lets you look up anyone serving time in state prison. If someone was booked in Rome and later transferred to state custody, you can track them through this tool.
The VINE notification system covers Floyd County and the rest of Georgia. Sign up to get alerts when an inmate's status changes. It is free and works at any hour. For state-level open records, use the GDC Open Records portal or the GBI Open Records portal depending on what type of record you need.
Nearby Cities
Arrests near Rome could fall under a different county's jurisdiction. Check these nearby cities if the person was picked up outside Floyd County.