Paragould Court Records

Paragould court records are filed and maintained through Greene County, where Paragould serves as the county seat. Civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile cases for Paragould residents are kept by the Greene County Circuit Clerk. You can search those records online through the state's free case portal or visit the courthouse in person.

Greene County Circuit Clerk - Paragould

The Greene County Circuit Clerk's office is at the Greene County Courthouse, 320 West Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450. The main phone is (870) 239-6330. The clerk handles all circuit court filings for Paragould and Greene County, including civil cases, criminal matters, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile records. Paragould is in the 2nd Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

When you visit, bring party names or case numbers. Staff can search by name, number, or case type. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. For older records that may be in storage, calling ahead helps staff prepare files before your arrival.

See the Greene County court records page for more details on the circuit court system and courthouse resources in Paragould.

Search Paragould Records Online

Greene County participates in the state's free online case search system. Use Search ARCourts to look up circuit and district court cases by party name, business name, case number, or type. Results show case status, the presiding judge, filing dates, docket entries, and upcoming hearings. No fee, no login needed.

Juvenile cases, sealed orders, and expunged records are not visible online. Cases from before January 2009 may have limited digital data. Administrative Order 19 governs public access. Social security numbers and minors' names are redacted from all online results.

Paragould District Court

The Paragould District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000. It also holds preliminary hearings for felony charges before those cases move up to circuit court. District court records can be searched through Search ARCourts alongside circuit court filings.

For copies of district court records, contact the Paragould District Court clerk directly. Traffic fines and misdemeanor fees can often be paid in person at the courthouse. The district court operates as part of the Greene County court system in Paragould.

Paragould City Clerk

The Paragould City Clerk maintains municipal records separate from the county court system. This includes city council minutes, ordinances, and city contracts. The City Clerk's office is at Paragould City Hall, 300 West Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Phone (870) 239-7505. If you need a court case file rather than a city record, the Greene County Circuit Clerk is the right office to contact.

Getting Copies and Public Records Requests

Standard copies of Paragould court records are $0.25 per page at the Greene County Circuit Clerk. Certified copies run $5.00 each. For mail requests, write to the Greene County Circuit Clerk at 320 West Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Include party names, case number if available, and a check payable to the Greene County Circuit Clerk. Call (870) 239-6330 ahead of time to confirm fees.

Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 gives the public the right to access most government records. Court records follow Administrative Order 19. Juvenile records, sealed orders, and expunged cases are restricted. The Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 assists with access issues.

Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources

The Arkansas Judiciary website at arcourts.gov has court forms, self-help materials, and a court directory. Legal aid for qualifying residents in Paragould is available through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at 1-800-952-9243. They assist with civil legal matters and can explain court procedures.

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