Look Up Rome DUI Records
If you need DUI records from Rome, there are a few places to check. The Rome municipal court handles most DUI cases within city limits. More serious charges go to Floyd County County Superior Court. Georgia also stores DUI conviction data at the state level through DDS and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. All of these records are public. You can search for them online, by phone, or in person. This page walks through each option for getting Rome DUI records.
Rome DUI Records Facts
Rome DUI Case Files
The Rome Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Rome residents. The court is located at 3 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. You can reach the court at (706) 291-5190.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Rome typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Floyd County Superior Court. The distinction matters when you are searching for records because files may be at either court depending on the severity of the charge.
Rome DUI Cases in Floyd County
Rome sits in Floyd County. The Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Rome. You can search for records at the clerk's office or through state online tools. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, copies cost $0.50 per page and certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page.
The GSCCCA search portal is a good starting point for finding Rome DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Floyd County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Rome residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Rome.
Rome County DUI Driving History
DUI convictions for Rome residents show up on Georgia driving records kept by DDS. Use DDS Online Services to pull your own report. Fees are $6 for three years and $8 for seven years or lifetime. A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years.
License suspensions after a DUI in Rome follow Georgia state rules. First offense means one year. Second means three. Third brings five years. Check the DDS violations and suspensions page for your current status.
DUI Criminal Records in Rome County
DUI arrests in Rome also create entries in the state criminal history system at the Georgia Crime Information Center. These records do not expire unless restricted by court order. You can request a criminal background report at local law enforcement offices in Rome or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Rome. Penalties start at $300 to $1,000 for a first offense. A second DUI within 10 years raises the minimum fine to $600. Third offenses carry fines up to $5,000 and mandatory jail time of at least 15 days.
Georgia uses implied consent under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55. Refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Rome leads to a separate one-year suspension. The GOHS DUI laws page lists all related Georgia statutes. DUI school is required after a first conviction, and clinical evaluations are added for repeat offenses.
A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years in Georgia. Criminal records do not expire. Rome residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
Note: Municipal court records for Rome may not appear in the GSCCCA statewide search system.
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