Rome, Georgia Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records

Rome busted mugshots and arrest records are processed through the Floyd County Sheriff's Office, which books defendants arrested by the Rome Police Department into the Floyd County Jail. As the county seat of Floyd County and the largest city in northwest Georgia outside the Atlanta metro, Rome generates a consistent volume of bookings, and the Floyd County inmate search is the primary public resource for finding arrest data, charges, and custody information tied to Rome arrests.

Which County Handles Rome Arrest Records

Rome is the county seat of Floyd County. Arrests made by the Rome Police Department result in booking at the Floyd County Jail. The city of Rome does not operate its own detention facility. After booking, the defendant's name, charges, booking number, and custody status enter the Floyd County Sheriff's public database and become searchable through the county's inmate search system.

Floyd County is in northwest Georgia, bordered by several smaller counties. The Floyd County Jail serves as the booking and holding facility for the entire county, including Rome. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office handles inmate data, bail, and release for all defendants booked from city and county arrests. If you are trying to find a Rome busted mugshot or verify someone's custody status after an arrest, the Floyd County inmate search is the right place to start. The city police do not maintain a separate booking database.

The Rome Police Department is at 5 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. Non-emergency calls go to 706-238-5111. For questions about a current inmate or custody status, contact the Floyd County Jail rather than the city police, since custody transfers to the county after arrest and booking.

Rome Police Department

The Rome Police Department serves the city and handles patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and public safety operations. The main office is at 5 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. Non-emergency is 706-238-5111. For emergencies, call 911. RPD officers have full arrest authority throughout the city. All arrests they make result in booking at the Floyd County Jail.

Rome PD does not run its own inmate database or public booking search. After arresting someone, officers hand the defendant to Floyd County for booking. The arrest data then flows into the county inmate tracking system. If you need a copy of a Rome Police Department incident report or arrest report, you can submit a formal public records request to the city. Under the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the department must respond within three business days. For live inmate data, the Floyd County inmate search is faster and more direct. The first 15 minutes of staff time and first 20 pages are free when making a formal request.

The screenshot below shows the Rome, Georgia city portal at romega.us, the official city website with public safety contacts and city services for Floyd County residents.

The Rome, Georgia city website at romega.us provides access to city department contacts, public safety information, and government services for the Floyd County area.

Floyd County Inmate Search for Rome Busted Mugshots

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office maintains a public inmate search for the Floyd County Jail. The tool is free and open to anyone. Search by name to find current and recently released inmates from Rome arrests. Results include the defendant's name, booking number, charges, and custody status. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office website is the access point for this tool. For more detail on the jail address, phone number, and inmate search link, see the Floyd County page on this site.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, Georgia law enforcement cannot post booking photos online. The Floyd County inmate search shows names, charges, and booking data, but no photos. This statute applies statewide. Third-party sites may collect and display booking photos from other sources. If a Rome arrest photo is on a third-party mugshot website, Georgia law provides a path to remove it. Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5, mugshot companies must remove photos for free within 30 days of receiving a certified mail request. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division has the full guidance on eligibility and how to write the removal request.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Bureau of Investigation homepage, the state agency that maintains statewide criminal history records and handles open records requests for all Georgia arrests including Floyd County and Rome.

The GBI runs the Georgia Crime Information Center and processes formal records requests for state-level criminal history data, including cases from Rome and Floyd County.

Georgia Law on Rome Booking Photos and Mugshot Sites

Three Georgia statutes matter most when dealing with Rome busted mugshots. First, O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 prevents Georgia law enforcement from posting booking photos online. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office follows this statute, which is why its inmate search does not display mugshots even though other booking data is publicly accessible.

Second, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 directly addresses third-party mugshot websites. Under this law, those sites must remove photos at no cost within 30 days of a valid certified mail request. Companies that charge a fee for removal violate this statute. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division has detailed guidance on which arrest types qualify and what the request must include. Read it carefully before reaching out to any website, because not all arrests are covered.

Third, the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 governs formal records access for all Georgia agencies. Floyd County Sheriff booking records are public under this law. Requests must receive a response within three business days, and fees are capped at $0.10 per page after the first 20.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Consumer Protection Division mugshot removal page, a key resource for anyone with a Rome or Floyd County arrest record on a third-party website.

Georgia law requires mugshot sites to remove photos for free within 30 days when the arrest meets the state's eligibility criteria under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5.

Statewide Resources for Rome Arrest Records

The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, holds statewide criminal history records for all Georgia arrests and convictions, including those from Floyd County and Rome. You can request a GCIC check through official channels. The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov costs $15 and delivers instant felony conviction results statewide, including Rome cases.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and covers state prison inmates, not local jail detainees. If someone convicted in Rome was sentenced to state prison, they may appear in the GDC database. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry, run by the GBI, is free and searchable by name or address with photos included for all registered offenders in Georgia, including Floyd County.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Sex Offender Registry maintained by the GBI, searchable by name or address for registered offenders in Rome and the Floyd County area.

The Sex Offender Registry is free, includes photos, and covers all of Georgia. It can be searched by name or address for anyone in the Rome and Floyd County area.

Floyd County Resources

Rome is the county seat of Floyd County. The county page has additional information on the jail, inmate search, and arrest record resources for the full Floyd County area.