Access Floyd County Court Docket Records
Floyd County court docket records are public documents on file with the Clerk of Superior Court in Rome, Georgia. This page covers how to search the Floyd County docket online, visit the clerk's office, and obtain official copies of court filings from Floyd County Superior Court.
Floyd County Court Docket: How to Search
The best place to start a Floyd County court docket search online is re:SearchGA. This free statewide portal covers Floyd County Superior Court and lets you search by party name, case number, or filing attorney. Results show case type, filing date, parties, and any scheduled court dates. No account is needed to run a basic search.
Floyd County is in the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. Cases filed in Floyd County Superior Court carry a case number prefix tied to Floyd County within the Cherokee Circuit. When using re:SearchGA, select Floyd County specifically to avoid pulling in cases from other counties in the same circuit. The system supports county-level filtering.
The Georgia Courts E-Access directory at georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records lists every active online court record tool available in Georgia. Floyd County resources appear there, and the page updates when new search tools or portals become available for the county. It is worth checking if re:SearchGA does not have what you need.
Georgia's re:SearchGA system provides free, real-time access to the Floyd County court docket without requiring an account.
Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all Floyd County court docket records. The office is at 3 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. Phone: (706) 291-5190. The Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court website lists current hours, online forms, and filing information.
In-person visits to the Floyd County clerk's office at the Government Plaza in Rome give direct access to the docket. Counter staff can run case lookups, pull files, and print copies while you wait. For older Floyd County court records not yet in the digital system, staff will conduct a manual search from the physical file room. Call ahead at (706) 291-5190 to confirm whether the case you need is available online or requires a manual pull.
Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, Georgia sets standard copy fees across all counties. Floyd County certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Uncertified copies run $0.50 per page. Viewing records in person at the Floyd County courthouse is free. Mail requests require payment in advance; the clerk's office can provide a cost estimate when you call.
What Goes Into the Floyd County Court Docket
Floyd County Superior Court handles the county's most significant cases. Felony criminal matters come to Superior Court after grand jury indictment in Floyd County. Civil cases above the Magistrate Court's jurisdictional limit file here as well. All Floyd County divorce, custody, support, adoption, and name change cases go through Superior Court and become part of the public docket.
The Floyd County court docket also includes equity actions, which cover cases seeking injunctive relief or specific performance of a contract. Appeals from Floyd County's Magistrate Court and State Court move up to Superior Court with new case numbers. Each case type has a distinct prefix code in the Floyd County docket system.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, Georgia's Open Records Act, guarantees public access to the Floyd County court docket. Records are presumptively open. Courts can seal specific records only by court order, and sealed cases are documented in the docket even if the contents are restricted. Standard criminal and civil records in Floyd County are fully public.
Note: Floyd County Probate Court records, including wills and estate filings, are separate from the Superior Court docket. Contact the Floyd County Probate Court directly for those records. The same goes for Juvenile Court, where access is restricted by law.
GSCCCA and eCertification for Floyd County
The GSCCCA statewide index covers Floyd County recorded instruments including deeds, mortgages, and judgment liens. When a civil judgment enters the Floyd County court docket and the creditor records it, the recording appears in the GSCCCA index. Searching both re:SearchGA and GSCCCA gives a complete view of court-related activity tied to a person or property in Floyd County.
For certified copies of Floyd County court records without visiting Rome, the eCertification portal handles electronic certified copy requests. Documents download with the clerk's digital seal attached. This option is particularly useful for attorneys and businesses needing Floyd County records for matters pending in other jurisdictions.
The FANS alert system from GSCCCA lets you set up name-based alerts for Floyd County. When a new document matching your criteria is filed or recorded in Floyd County, the system sends an email notification. This works well for anyone who needs to track ongoing litigation or new filings tied to a business or individual in Floyd County.
Self-Help Resources for Floyd County Court
Self-represented parties in Floyd County Superior Court can find procedural information at the Georgia Courts website. The court's self-help section covers common filing types and required forms. The State Bar of Georgia's lawyer referral service connects those who need an attorney with practitioners in the Rome area who handle Floyd County Superior Court cases.
Georgia Legal Aid serves some residents in Floyd County who qualify based on income. Call their northwest Georgia office to check eligibility. The Floyd County clerk's office can explain filing procedures and requirements but cannot provide legal advice or help you decide how to handle your case.
Cities in Floyd County
Floyd County includes the city of Rome, which has its own court docket records page covering resources specific to residents and businesses in Rome who need to access or file court records.
Nearby Counties
Floyd County is in northwest Georgia. These neighboring counties each maintain a separate Superior Court clerk and court docket system.