Rome Georgia Court Docket

Court dockets in Rome, Georgia document the filings, hearings, judgments, and orders entered in cases before the Floyd County Superior Court and the Rome Municipal Court. This page explains where those records are kept, how to search them online, and what steps to take when you need certified copies. Rome is the county seat of Floyd County, so a large volume of court activity flows through the courthouse here. Understanding which court handled a case and where the records are stored will save you time when you start searching.

Court Records in Rome

Rome is the county seat of Floyd County, which means the Floyd County Superior Court is located here and handles the largest share of court business for the area. The Superior Court takes on felony criminal cases, civil actions involving larger sums, domestic relations matters including divorce and child custody, and appeals from lower courts. The clerk of the Floyd County Superior Court maintains the docket for all these cases and is the right office to contact when searching for records at that level.

Floyd County also has a Magistrate Court that handles small claims, county ordinance violations, and first appearances in criminal matters. The Probate Court handles estate administration, wills, and guardianship proceedings. These courts keep separate dockets, so your first step should be identifying which court type handled the case you are researching. If you are unsure, start with the Superior Court clerk, who can usually point you in the right direction.

Rome is part of the Rome Judicial Circuit. Cases from Floyd County fall within this circuit's jurisdiction. That means appellate matters from Rome go to the Georgia Court of Appeals, and from there to the Georgia Supreme Court for eligible cases.

Rome Municipal Court

The Rome Municipal Court operates separately from the Floyd County court system and handles cases that arise within city limits. The court's jurisdiction covers traffic violations issued by Rome city police, violations of city ordinances, and minor criminal matters under state law that fall within the city's jurisdiction. Larger criminal cases and civil disputes are transferred to Floyd County Superior Court.

The municipal court is located at 601 Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161. The phone number is (706) 291-5190. The city's court information is available at romega.us. Court staff can tell you when your hearing is scheduled, how to pay a fine, and what documents you need to bring if you plan to contest a citation. The court handles a high volume of traffic cases given Rome's location on several major roads and highways.

If you received a citation in Rome and it lists the Rome Municipal Court as the court of jurisdiction, you will deal with that court rather than the county system. Some misdemeanor cases may be transferred to State Court depending on the charge, so check your citation carefully to confirm which court to contact.

Search Rome Court Dockets Online

Georgia's re:SearchGA portal at researchga.tylerhost.net is the main tool for searching Floyd County Superior Court dockets. The system lets you look up cases by name, case number, or date. It shows current case status, scheduled hearings, and parties involved. The portal is free to use and does not require registration. Floyd County's records are indexed in the system, making it one of the faster ways to find a docket entry without visiting the courthouse.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at gsccca.org also covers Floyd County and provides an index of court filings, real estate records, and liens. Some documents have scanned images available for viewing directly through the GSCCCA portal. This is particularly useful when you need to look at a specific deed, judgment, or recorded document and cannot get to Rome in person.

The image below shows the re:SearchGA interface, which is the main portal for accessing Floyd County court dockets from Rome.

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal is another resource worth checking if you do not find a case through re:SearchGA. Courts that have adopted Georgia's statewide case management platform appear in the E-Access system. As more courts join the platform, coverage improves. Try both portals if your initial search comes up empty.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

To get certified copies of court documents from Floyd County, contact the clerk of the Superior Court in Rome. You can visit in person or submit a written request by mail. Georgia's standard copy fees apply: $0.50 per page for plain copies and $2.50 for the first page plus $0.50 per page for certified copies. The clerk's office can tell you how to pay and how long fulfillment will take for your specific request.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org offers online ordering for certain document types without requiring an in-person visit. Deeds, court orders, and other recorded documents are often available through this system. If you are requesting records for a legal proceeding in another state or for official purposes, make sure to order certified copies rather than plain printouts, as plain copies may not be accepted as official proof.

Open Records in Rome

Georgia's Open Records Act, codified at O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, gives members of the public the right to inspect and copy government records, including court dockets. Court records in Rome and Floyd County are public unless a judge has sealed them or a specific exemption applies. You do not need to provide a reason for your request. Agencies must respond within three business days.

Records that are not accessible to the public include juvenile court records, certain records in cases involving minor victims, and anything sealed by court order. If a request is denied, the agency must cite the specific statutory exemption that justifies the denial. You can challenge a wrongful denial through a Georgia Superior Court action.

Legal Help in Rome

If you need legal assistance in Rome, the Georgia Legal Services Program can help qualifying residents with civil matters. Their site is glsp.org. They handle issues including housing, family law, benefits disputes, and consumer matters. Eligibility is based on income, and their services are free to those who qualify.

For help finding an attorney in the Rome area, the State Bar of Georgia's referral service at gabar.org can connect you with a local lawyer in the right practice area. The Georgia Courts website also provides general information about court procedures and how to navigate the state court system as a self-represented party.

Nearby Cities

Rome is close to several other Georgia cities with court docket pages. Cartersville is to the southeast in Bartow County and serves as that county's seat, with its own Superior Court and municipal court operations. Dalton is to the northeast in Whitfield County and is a busy city with active municipal and county court dockets. Both cities share similar court structures to Rome and have online docket access through the same statewide Georgia portals.