Paragould Criminal Court Records
Paragould criminal court records are held by the Greene County Circuit Clerk at the Greene County Courthouse on West Court Street, covering felony cases and misdemeanor appeals for the county seat of Greene County in northeast Arkansas. If you need to find a criminal case, look up a charge, get certified copies of court documents, or request incident reports from the Paragould Police Department, this page covers every option available, from online CourtConnect searches to in-person requests and FOIA procedures.
Paragould Criminal Court Quick Facts
Greene County Circuit Court: Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Paragould are filed at Greene County Circuit Court. The circuit clerk is Phyllis Rhynes. The circuit clerk's office is at 320 West Court Street, Room 124, Paragould, AR 72450. The phone is (870) 239-6330 and the fax is (870) 239-3550. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The county clerk, which handles some related records, is in Room 102 of the same building at (870) 239-6311.
The circuit court handles all felony charges filed in Greene County. Case records include the charging document, arrest warrant if issued, bond records, plea agreements, judgment and sentencing orders, and the full docket sheet. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. In-person inspection is free at public access terminals during office hours. Greene County participates in the state's CourtConnect system with partial coverage. Online records include docket filings, judgments, case records, and basic case status.
Greene County's court structure includes one Circuit Court in the 2nd Judicial Circuit, and two District Courts at Paragould and Marmaduke. The county clerk's website at greenecounty.arkansas.gov has contact details and links to state court resources.
The Greene County government and its circuit clerk's office serve Paragould and all of Greene County, maintaining criminal court records accessible through CourtConnect and in-person at the courthouse on West Court Street.
Search Paragould Criminal Cases Online
The free CourtConnect portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov lets you search Greene County criminal cases by party name, case number, or citation number. No account or fee is needed. The online portal contains docket filings, judgments, and case records. Greene County has partial participation, so basic case information is available but document images may not appear for all case types. Results include case numbers, filing dates, case status, and hearing information.
The Paragould District Court phone is (870) 239-7507. The Marmaduke District Court is at (870) 597-2753. Both district courts handle misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, and small claims for Greene County. Cases that are appealed from these district courts move to the circuit clerk's files and show up in the circuit-level online system. If CourtConnect shows no result for a Paragould case, call the circuit clerk at (870) 239-6330 to check for older cases not yet in the digital system.
Note: CourtConnect goes offline for maintenance from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM weekdays and from Saturday evening through Sunday midday.
Paragould Police Department Records
The Paragould Police Department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and accident reports for cases within the city. The department and municipal court share the address at 301 West Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450. The police main line is (870) 236-7621. The records and court phone is (870) 239-7507. Police reports typically cost $10.00 each and standard document copies are $0.25 per page.
To get police records, submit a written FOIA request to the department. Under Ark. Code Ann. ยง 25-19-101, agencies must respond within three business days. Be specific in your request: include the type of record, dates, and names of parties involved. Open investigation records are not releasable. The Greene County Sheriff's Office is at 2500 Linwood Drive, Paragould, AR 72450, phone (870) 236-7611, and handles county-level arrest and warrant records.
For a statewide background check that covers all 75 Arkansas counties, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check system processes name-based searches for $22.00 each. Results cover arrest history, conviction records, and incarceration data across the entire state.
Note: An arrest record from the police department does not always mean a circuit court case was filed. The two systems are maintained by separate offices.
How to Request Court Records in Paragould
In-person requests at the Greene County Circuit Clerk at 320 West Court Street, Room 124, give you the most direct access. Bring photo ID and any known case details. Standard copies are $0.25 per page and certified copies cost $5.00. Staff can locate records and confirm fees before you pay.
Mail requests go to the circuit clerk at the West Court Street address, Paragould, AR 72450. Include the case number if you have it, both party names, approximate filing date, and the type of case. Attach payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing by mail takes roughly 7 to 14 business days. For general email questions, contact greeneclerk@arkansasclerks.com. Staff can guide you on procedures but cannot email restricted records.
Additional Paragould Court Resources
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts lists contacts for every court in the state and links to CourtConnect. The Arkansas Courthouse Kiosk program provides free public access terminals at select courthouses for record searches and legal forms. The Arkansas Association of Counties has current contact information for circuit clerks across all 75 counties. For expungements and record sealing in Greene County, a petition must go through the circuit court. The Arkansas Bar Association at arkbar.com can connect you with local attorneys who handle these matters.
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