Floyd County Arrest Records

Floyd County arrest records consist of details on all arrest-related events. Searchers may find these records at the county's local law enforcement agencies, such as the Floyd County Police Department and Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, or in other public documents like criminal records. For example, Floyd County court records may contain arrest information.

Are Arrest Records Public in Floyd County?

Yes. The Georgia Open Records Act (GORA) guarantees the constitutional right of the public to access information generated and stored by government agencies while carrying out the “people’s”. Consequently, interested persons can record requests to inspect or make copies of publicly available access arrest and booking records created and maintained by Floyd County law enforcement agencies.

However, GORA gives law enforcement officials the responsibility of exempting from public disclosure arrest details that may put an ongoing investigation/prosecution or an individual's life or safety at risk. Specifically, components of arrest records exempted include:

• Birth certificate
• Identity of secret informants
• Child abuse reports (where confidential)
• Credit reports
• Federal records exempted by law
• Juvenile records
• Name and identity of sexual abuse victims
• Social security number
• Bank account details
• Confidential tax information
• Wiretaps (records/documents)

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Under the Georgia Open Records Act, the public could access or inspect the following arrest details:

• Offender's data and physical description, including name, year of birth, gender, race, tattoos, height, eye color, hair color, weight, and scars
• The arresting agency
• Charges against the offender

Floyd County Crime Rate

The 2022 Georgia Uniform Crime Reporting Program (GURP) statistics revealed that Floyd County recorded 408 violent crime offenses in 2021 and 496 in 2022. This translates to a 21.57% increase in all violent crime incidents between 2021 and 2022.

Further analysis of all violent crime incidents in 2022 showed that aggravated assault was the most prevalent crime, with 77.22% (383). Other violent crimes include rape, robbery, and homicides, which accounted for 14.92% (74), 6.85% (34), and 1.01% (5), respectively.

Regarding all property crimes, the GURP recorded 2,191 offenses in 2021 and 2,140 in 2022. This figure suggests a 2.33% reduction in all property crimes between 2021 and 2022. A breakdown of the types of property crimes involved indicated that larceny-theft was the commonest type, with 76.36% (1,634). Others include motor burglary, vehicle theft, and arson, constituting 13.08% (280), 10.19% (218), and 0.37% (8), respectively.

Floyd County Arrest Statistics

According to National Incident-Based Reporting System statistics, the Floyd County Police Department and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office made 835 arrests in 2022. Of this figure, law enforcement personnel arrested 212 (33.6%) persons for simple assault. Individuals arrested for drug abuse violations constituted 32.0% (203), while all other offenses aside from traffic violations and driving under the influence accounted for 20.0% (126) and 14.6%(92), respectively. Other types of offenses people were arrested for were aggravated assault, larceny-theft, and buying and receiving stolen properties, with 5.1% (32), 4.6% (29), and 3.8% (24).

Find Floyd County Arrest Records

Requesters looking for Floyd County inmate records at the state level may wish to use the Department of Corrections search tool. This online search tool allows searchers to find incarcerated offenders in state-affiliated correctional facilities. Interested parties can look up inmates by name, ID or case number, age, and other unique details. To authenticate the information received, requesters can email the Inmate Records and Information at P.O. Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. They may also choose to call the Unit ((404) 656-4661) or send an email.

At the federal level, interested parties seeking Floyd County inmate records may use the Federal Inmate Locator or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Detainee Locator to track the location and status of persons in the federal prison system or immigration detention facilities, respectively. However, the Federal Inmate Locator only provides results on federal inmates imprisoned since 1982. To find prisoners' records before 1982, searchers must contact the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Free Arrest Record Search in Floyd County

Since arrest and booking exercises are usually local, requesters should consider visiting the police department closest to where law enforcement officers arrested an alleged offender. Prominent amongst these local law enforcement bodies are the Floyd County Sheriff's Department and the Floyd County Police Department.

Searchers looking for free arrest records from the Floyd County Police Department or Sheriff's Office may contact through the following addresses:

Floyd County Police Department
5 Government Plaza
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 235-7766
Crime Line:(706) 236-5000

Floyd County Sheriff's Office
2526 New Calhoun Highway Northeast,
Rome, Georgia 30161,
(706) 291-4111
Hours: 08:00 am – 05:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Requesters can also look up arrest information of inmates currently detained at the Floyd County Jail by inspecting the Inmate Roster on the Floyd County Sheriff’s website. The jail roster typically comprises the inmate's full name, age, sex, race, charges, cell block, and arrest date.

Alternatively, individuals seeking Floyd County arrest records may search through third-party databases. Visitors can search these third-party databases at no cost using a subject's first and last name. However, these sites usually charge a fee for requesters to obtain a comprehensive record of a person's arrest history.

Get Floyd County Criminal Records

Criminal records, also known as rap sheets or criminal background histories, are legal paperwork that accounts for an individual's interactions with the criminal justice system. These records include information about arrests, charges, convictions, and other legal proceedings related to criminal offenses.

Floyd County residents can access criminal history information via the Georgia Felony Search tool. This name-based search tool allows requesters to request and electronically access criminal history records on convictions, pleas, and sentences.

This service does not require fingerprint comparison or permission of the individual whose record is requested. Therefore, the criminal record requester must provide adequate to identify the subject of the criminal record search. The accuracy of results is enhanced when precise search criteria are provided.

Conducting criminal record inquiries via the Georgia Felon Search portal attracts a fee of $15 for each search. A user's account will still attract the charge of $15 even if the search result yields a "no record found" outcome. If a search returns results multiple options, the user will incur a fee of $15 for each record they access.

Alternatively, Floyd County residents seeking copies of their Georgia criminal history records may contact the Floyd County Sheriff's Office for background checks and fingerprinting during office hours. Applicants can call the Sheriff's Office at (706) 291-4111, download their mobile app, or visit their website for specific requirements on obtaining copies of their Georgia criminal histories.

Please note that the only way to precisely confirm the identity of a person whose criminal record is being requested is through a fingerprint-based search.

Floyd County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest Records

• Arrest records are official documents that detail circumstances where law enforcement agents arrest someone on suspicion of unlawful activity.
• Arrest records in Floyd County usually include a description of the alleged offender, the date and time of arrest, location, charges filed, and the arresting agency's information.
• The details of an arrest record are based on the initial arrest and are not necessarily an indication of guilt or conviction on the offender's part.
• Barrow County arrest records constitute historical accounts of a person's relationship with law enforcement.
• Criminal Records
• Criminal records provide a holistic view of a person's criminal history, including arrests, charges, convictions, and legal proceedings.
• Criminal records comprise both misdemeanor and felony offenses.
• Courts, state agencies, and law enforcement usually maintain these records. To access criminal records, eligible requesters must make specific requests or conduct background checks.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Georgia’s laws do not specify a timeframe for deleting arrest records. Therefore, arrest records will remain public unless someone expunges or seals them. Under the state's "second chance" law, Eligible Floyd County residents can approach the courts to have certain misdemeanor offenses restricted. Such sealed records may not be available to the general public, but law enforcement agencies or courts with authorization can still access them.

Expunge Floyd County Arrest Records

In Georgia, the process for restricting or expunging arrest records varies based on the date of the arrest. The differences in the process are highlighted below:

Arrests before July 1, 2013:

1. The petitioner must apply for restriction at the arresting agency.
2. The arresting agency may charge the petitioner a processing fee of up to $50.
3. The Request to Restrict Arrest Records Form consists of three sections:

• The petitioner must fill out Section One and include one date of arrest on each form.
• The arresting agency must complete Section Two and forward it to the prosecutor for approval or denial.
• The prosecutor completes Section Three, enters the restriction code, and notifies the petitioner if the petition is approved. If the prosecutor lacks access to the necessary interface, the application is returned to the arresting agency.
• The petitioner may have to send the approved application and a $25 fee to the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC).

Arrests on or after July 1, 2013:

• There is no application process for this period. The prosecutor may approve the restriction at the time of sentencing.
• If approved, the restriction must be noted in the sentencing documentation sent to the court.
• Once the restriction is applied, access to the specific arrest record is limited for non-criminal justice purposes, like employment or licensing. However, the records may still be available through other sources.

Floyd County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal instrument judges issue to enable peace officers to arrest suspects. It is typically issued based on evidence that someone has committed a crime. Before granting a warrant, a judge reviews evidence from law enforcement or prosecutors. If there is sufficient probable cause, they authorize the warrant.

In Floyd County, warrants may be issued when someone fails to appear in court on a scheduled date, violates their probation conditions, has been indicted by a grand jury, or is the subject of a criminal investigation.

A Floyd County arrest warrant may contain information such as the suspect's identity, details of the alleged offense, the name and signature of the issuing authority, and directives for executing the arrest.

Floyd County Arrest Warrant Search

Requesters looking for active warrants in Floyd County may avail themselves of the following resources:

• The Floyd County Sheriff's Office website allows searchers to access active warrants entered into the office's computer system. In addition, inquirers can call the Warrant Division of the Sheriff's Office at (706) 314-0702 for inquiries related to active warrants.
• The Floyd County Sheriff's Office app: Interested persons may download the Sheriff's Office mobile app to access information on active warrants.

Do Floyd County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Like in most parts of the United States, Floyd County arrest warrants do not expire. They will remain active until the person named on the warrant appears in court, passes away, or a judge revokes it, which rarely happens.