Rome Georgia Mugshots

Rome jail mugshots are taken at the Floyd County Jail when someone is booked after an arrest. Rome is the county seat of Floyd County and the largest city in northwest Georgia, with close to 39,000 residents. The Rome Police Department makes most arrests within city limits, but the Floyd County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all booking photos. That means every mugshot from a Rome arrest goes into the Floyd County system, not a city database.

Where Rome Bookings Are Processed

All arrests in Rome go through the Floyd County Jail for booking. The jail is at 12 E 4th Ave, Rome, GA 30161. When Rome Police or any other agency makes an arrest in the city, they take the person to this facility. The jail staff takes a mugshot, records personal details, and logs all charges into the system. This is the only booking site for Rome.

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office runs the jail. They handle intake for every law enforcement agency that operates in Rome and the rest of the county. That includes the Rome Police Department, Georgia State Patrol troopers, and agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation if they make local arrests. No matter who makes the stop, the booking happens at the same place.

Rome sits at the spot where the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers join to form the Coosa River. The city is built on seven hills, which is how it got its name. But geography does not change how bookings work. Every arrest in the city means a trip to the Floyd County Jail for processing. The mugshot gets taken there.

Rome Police Department

The Rome Police Department is the main law enforcement body in the city. Officers patrol Rome and handle calls for service. They make arrests for crimes ranging from traffic offenses to felonies. After an arrest, the officer transports the person to the Floyd County Jail.

Rome PD does not keep its own mugshot database. The police department files arrest reports, but the booking photo stays with the Floyd County Sheriff. If you want a copy of an arrest report from Rome Police, you can submit an open records request to the department. For the mugshot itself, you need to check with the county.

The department has about 130 sworn officers. They serve the full city of Rome and respond to thousands of calls each year. Officers work out of the main station on Government Plaza, right in the heart of downtown.

How to Find Rome Jail Mugshots

You can search for mugshots from Rome arrests through several channels. The quickest path is the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. Contact them to ask about their current inmate roster or booking records. Some county agencies in Georgia post jail rosters on their websites, while others require you to call or visit in person.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Department of Corrections search form. This tool covers state inmates from across Georgia, including people convicted in Floyd County courts.

Use this GDC search when someone has been sentenced and moved from the Floyd County Jail to a state prison.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and open to the public. Enter a name and the system pulls up matching records. You can see mugshots, sentence details, and facility info for any state inmate. This is the best tool when you know someone was convicted and is now in state custody. The county jail roster shows current local inmates, while GDC covers people serving state time.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps statewide criminal history records. You can request a background check that may show arrest data from Rome. GBI checks cost a fee and are used for personal background reviews. They do not show mugshot images, but they list arrests and charges from across Georgia.

Georgia Law on Mugshots

Georgia has rules on how booking photos can be shared. Under O.C.G.A. 35-1-19, law enforcement agencies in the state must get a signed statement from anyone who requests a mugshot. The person must say they will not post the photo on a website that charges fees for removal. This law applies to the Floyd County Sheriff, Rome Police, and every other agency in the state.

The statute was created to stop mugshot exploitation. Before it passed, some websites would pull booking photos from county jails and post them online. They then charged people money to take the photos down. Georgia law now blocks that practice at the source. Agencies cannot hand over mugshots to people who plan to use them that way.

Under Georgia's Open Records Act, you still have the right to get booking records and mugshots for legitimate reasons. O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 says most government records are public. But the mugshot rule adds a layer of protection. You sign a form, you get the photo. It is simple enough. Copy fees are capped at 10 cents per page under O.C.G.A. 50-18-71.

If a Rome mugshot ends up on an exploitation site, the Georgia Consumer Protection Division takes complaints. Send a written request to the site first. If they do not remove your photo within 30 days, file a complaint with the state. You do not have to pay a website to take down your booking photo.

Record Restriction in Rome

If you were arrested in Rome and the charges were dropped or you were found not guilty, you may be able to restrict your record. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37 allows people to apply for record restriction in certain situations. Once restricted, your mugshot and booking data will no longer show up in public searches. The arrest record still exists, but it is sealed from general view.

Not every case qualifies. You need to check the specific rules for your situation. A first offender who completed their sentence may qualify. Someone whose case was dismissed or who was acquitted can also apply. The process starts with filing a petition in the court where your case was handled. For Rome arrests, that is the Floyd County courts.

Legal aid groups can help with this. Georgia Legal Aid at georgialegalaid.org has guides on how to file for record restriction. If you cannot afford a lawyer, they may be able to assist you with the paperwork. The Floyd County Clerk of Court office can also tell you what forms you need to file for restriction of a Rome arrest record.

Floyd County Jail and Court Info

Rome is the county seat of Floyd County. All criminal cases from Rome go through the Floyd County court system. The Superior Court handles felonies. The State Court handles misdemeanors. The Magistrate Court handles warrants and bond hearings. Each of these courts sits in Rome at the Floyd County Courthouse.

When someone is arrested in Rome and booked at the Floyd County Jail, they will have a first appearance hearing within 48 hours if they do not post bond. The Magistrate Court judge sets bond amounts and conditions. After that, the case moves to either State Court or Superior Court based on the charges.

For full details on how Floyd County handles jail bookings, court records, and inmate searches, visit the Floyd County jail mugshots page. That page covers the county-wide system that processes all Rome arrests.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Rome also have jail mugshot information. Each one routes bookings through its own county jail system.