Search Rome Jail Roster

The Rome jail roster covers all arrests and bookings processed through Floyd County, Georgia. Rome has a population of about 38,747 and serves as the county seat of Floyd County. People arrested by the Rome Police Department are transported to the Floyd County Jail for booking. You can look up Rome jail roster records online through the county sheriff, the GDC offender database, and third-party booking sites. This page breaks down the options for finding jail roster data in Rome.

Floyd County Jail and Rome Bookings

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office operates the jail that handles all Rome arrests. When Rome Police book someone, that person goes into the Floyd County system. The jail roster for Floyd County covers everyone picked up in Rome as well as the rest of the county. It updates as new bookings are processed.

Rome is the county seat, so the Floyd County Jail is right in the city. The facility handles booking, housing, and release for all inmates in the county. You can search the roster online through the sheriff's inmate lookup. The search is free to use and does not require a login or account. Just enter a name to pull up matching records.

Floyd County sits in northwest Georgia. It is one of the larger counties in that part of the state. The jail roster can have a high volume of entries, especially over weekends and holidays when arrest numbers tend to go up. If you are looking for a recent Rome booking, check the roster early in the day when overnight entries have been added.

Rome Police Department

The Rome Police Department is the main law enforcement agency within the Rome city limits. They handle patrols, investigations, and arrests for the city. After an arrest, the officer takes the person to the Floyd County Jail. The police department does not operate its own jail facility.

Rome Police also serve warrants. If someone has an active warrant tied to a Rome address, the department may pick them up during a traffic stop or at their residence. That arrest then shows up on the Floyd County jail roster alongside all other bookings. The police department's site has contact info and details on services they provide within the city.

How to Search the Rome Jail Roster

The first place to check is the Floyd County Sheriff's inmate search. This official tool covers all bookings in the county, including every Rome arrest. Enter a name and the system returns results showing charges, bond info, and booking dates. It is the most current source for Rome jail roster data.

For inmates transferred from the Floyd County Jail to a state prison, the GDC offender search is what you need. The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks all state inmates. Anyone sentenced in Rome to more than one year will eventually move to a GDC facility, and they drop off the county jail roster at that point.

The GDC tool is free. Search by name or offender ID. Note that O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 applies here. Under the First Offender Act, someone who completed their terms under that program may not appear in the GDC search at all. The law treats those cases differently from standard convictions, so completed first offender records often stay out of public view.

Rome VINE Custody Notifications

Crime victims in Rome can track inmates through VINE. This free service sends alerts when someone on the Rome jail roster has a custody change. That means bonds, transfers, and releases all trigger a notification. It runs 24/7 and covers Floyd County.

Sign up by calling 1-800-398-2892 or visiting the VINELink site. You need the inmate's name or booking number to register. Pick phone, text, or email alerts. Create a four-digit PIN and you are set. VINE keeps your identity private. A live operator is on call around the clock. For hearing impaired users, the TTY number is 1-866-847-1298.

Rome Jail Records and Open Records

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes Rome jail roster data available to the public. You can file a request with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, inmate rosters, and other records. The law says agencies must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. Fees after that depend on staff time at the lowest applicable hourly rate.

Criminal history records from the Rome jail roster can be restricted under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. Misdemeanor arrests with no conviction get restricted after two years. Non-violent felonies take four years. Violent felony arrests take seven years. The GBI handles restriction through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Once a record is restricted, the county must update their jail roster within 30 days of a written request.

If charges from a Rome arrest were dismissed or the person was found not guilty, they can request restriction as well. The record then comes off the public jail roster. Only courts and law enforcement retain access. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, wrongful denial of an open records request can result in fines. The penalty starts at $1,000 and goes up to $2,500 for repeated violations within a year.

State Resources for Rome Inmates

The GDC facility directory lists all active state detention centers. If someone from Rome has been sentenced and moved to a state prison, this directory helps track their location. The GDC main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. The phone number is (404) 656-4661.

For state-level records, use the GDC open records page to submit a formal request. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association can help you find contact info for Floyd County if you need it. They represent all 159 county sheriffs. Criminal background checks go through the GBI's Georgia Crime Information Center, where you can request your own record for $15.

Nearby Cities

Rome sits in northwest Georgia. The nearest qualifying cities are spread across the region. Each city routes arrests through its own county jail system. Pick a city below for local jail roster info.

Floyd County Jail Roster

For full details on the Floyd County jail system, visit the county page. It covers all facilities, search tools, and contact info for the sheriff's office.