Greene County Court Records Search
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Greene County, Arkansas is located in the northeastern part of the state, with Paragould serving as the county seat. Court records produced within the county document all stages of the judicial process — from initial filings through final judgments — and encompass criminal, civil, domestic relations, juvenile, and probate proceedings. These records typically contain case summaries, party details, charges, judicial orders, and disposition information, and they serve as the official account of legal actions resolved in Greene County courts.
People researching court cases in Arkansas can use clerk offices, courthouse public access terminals, and official online databases to locate records. ArkansasCourts.us can assist users in identifying publicly available court case information across Arkansas, including cases originating in Greene County.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Greene County?
The Greene County Circuit Clerk — currently Lesa Gramling — is the primary custodian of all Circuit Court records in the county. The Circuit Clerk’s office covers criminal, civil, domestic relations, and juvenile divisions of the Circuit Court and also serves as the ex-officio recorder for land records.
Greene County Circuit Clerk
Address: 320 West Court Street, Room 124, Paragould, AR 72450
Phone: (870) 239-6330
Fax: (870) 239-3550
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (land recording); 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (all other services)
For District Court records — including misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic citations, ordinance violations, and small claims — contact the District Clerk’s office, led by District Judge Curtis Hitt:
Greene County District Court – Paragould Division
Address: 320 West Court Street, Room 227, Paragould, AR 72450
Phone: (870) 239-7507
Fax: (870) 239-7506
Greene County District Court – Marmaduke Division
Address: P.O. Box 208, Marmaduke, AR 72443
Phone: (870) 597-2753
Fax: (870) 597-2754
Beyond in-person visits or written requests to these offices, court records can also be searched online. The Arkansas Judiciary’s Search ARCourts portal provides free public access to case information for courts using the state’s Contexte Case Management System, including Greene County Circuit Court. Users can search by participant name, business name, or case ID, and can generate docket reports, search cases filed by date, and review case activity. The older AOC Public CourtConnect portal also remains accessible and allows searches by person name, business name, or case ID.
Are Court Records Public in Greene County?
The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) establishes a broad right of public access to government records in Arkansas, including most court records. FOIA requests can be submitted in person, by telephone, by mail, by fax, or by email. The general presumption is that court records are open to public inspection unless a specific statute or court order restricts access.
Certain categories of records are confidential or carry restricted access in Greene County:
- Juvenile records: These are entirely closed to the public. Records may only be accessed by attorneys of record or government agencies involved in the case. Any other access requires a Court Order signed by a Circuit Judge.
- Adoption records: Sealed under Arkansas law and not available for general public inspection.
- Social Security-related records: Specifically excluded from public records requests at the Circuit Clerk’s office.
- Mental health evaluations: Restricted to protect the privacy of individuals involved in proceedings.
- Child custody and abuse case details: Certain sensitive elements within domestic and family cases may be withheld to protect children and vulnerable parties.
- Protected witness information: Identifying details for protected witnesses are not disclosed.
- Personal identifiers: Social Security numbers, financial account details, and certain medical information are redacted from documents released to the public.
The Circuit Clerk’s office is bound by law not to provide legal advice and cannot instruct the public on how to fill out court paperwork. The only court paperwork the office is required to keep available for the public is State Authorized Order of Protection paperwork. For self-help legal resources, the Arkansas Legal Services Programs provides downloadable forms and legal guidance by county.
Greene County Criminal Court Records
Felony criminal matters in Greene County are prosecuted in the Circuit Court’s Criminal Division. Most cases begin with the Prosecuting Attorney filing an Information — a formal criminal accusation accompanied by an affidavit establishing probable cause — or through a Grand Jury indictment. A case may also reach Circuit Court as an appeal from a District Court.
The Circuit Clerk maintains all records for the Criminal Division, including informations, indictments, bench warrants, trial records, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and case dispositions. These records can be searched online through Search ARCourts or by contacting the Circuit Clerk’s office directly at (870) 239-6330.
The Greene County District Courts handle misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic citations, and ordinance violations. The District Clerk’s Paragould office can be reached at (870) 239-7507; the Marmaduke division at (870) 597-2753. District court fines can be paid online at myfinepayment.com, over the phone at (877) 591-8768, or by money order or cashier’s check. Note that the District Clerk does not accept cash or personal checks.
For arrest information and law enforcement records, contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office:
Greene County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: (870) 239-6343
Website: greenesoar.gov
Statewide criminal history background checks are administered by the Arkansas State Police Online Criminal Background Check System. This system allows authorized users to search the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) database for criminal history information. The Arkansas Crime Information Center itself does not directly provide background checks to the public; requests must go through the Arkansas State Police portal.
Greene County Civil Court Records
Civil actions in the Greene County Circuit Court are initiated by the filing of a complaint or petition by the plaintiff. The Circuit Court’s Civil Division has general jurisdiction over civil matters, including negligence claims, fraud, malpractice, product liability, contract disputes, foreclosures, quiet title actions, injunctions, condemnation proceedings, unlawful detainer, and name changes. Civil appeals from District Court are also heard in Circuit Court.
The Circuit Clerk maintains all Civil Division records. Key filing fees at the Circuit Clerk’s office include:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Opening a new case in Circuit Court | $165.00 + $2.50 per summons |
| Reopening an old case | $50.00 |
| Transfer from District or Circuit Court | $50.00 |
| Out-of-State Judgment | $165.00 |
| Appeal from District Court | $150.00 |
| Non-Judicial Foreclosure | $140.00 |
| Certified Copy | $5.00 |
| Copies (in-office) | $0.20 per page |
| Fax: (receiving or sending) | $1.00 per page |
Civil cases can be searched online at no charge through the Search ARCourts portal or the AOC Public CourtConnect system.
Small claims and minor civil matters are handled by the District Courts. Small claims filing fees in Arkansas generally range from $30 to $65, paid to the District Clerk at the time of filing. For the Paragould Division, fees for criminal history records, civil filings, certifications, and copy fees must be paid by money order or cashier’s check. The Arkansas Attorney General’s office publishes a Guide to Small Claims Court explaining the filing process, jurisdiction limits, and what to expect at a small claims hearing.
Greene County Family Court Records
Family and domestic relations cases in Greene County are handled by the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court, with records maintained by the Greene County Circuit Clerk. Cases in this division are initiated by filing a complaint or petition, or by transfer from another in-state or out-of-state jurisdiction.
Domestic relations cases in Greene County include:
- Divorce and annulment
- Separate maintenance
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support and paternity
- Domestic abuse proceedings
- Contempt and body attachment orders
Domestic relations records are accessible through the Search ARCourts portal for cases in the state case management system. In-person requests for certified copies or case documents should be directed to the Circuit Clerk’s office at 320 West Court Street, Room 124, Paragould. The certified copy fee is $5.00.
Marriage Records: The Greene County Clerk’s Office — currently headed by County Clerk Phyllis Rhynes — maintains marriage records. A copy of a marriage license costs $1.00, and a certified copy costs $5.00. All fees must be paid by cash or money order. To obtain a copy, visit the office at 320 West Court Street, Room 102, Paragould, AR 72450; Phone: (870) 239-6311, during hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Requesters must provide a valid ID and details about the marriage, including the spouses’ names, the date, and the place of the marriage.
Marriage certificates are also available from the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records for $10.00 per copy. Phone requests: (866) 209-9482. Online orders: Vital Records Online Service. Mail/in-person requests require a completed Marriage Coupon Application with valid ID and payment, submitted to Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records, Slot 44, 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205; Email: adh.VitalRecords@arkansas.gov; Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Divorce Records: Certified copies of divorce decrees are available from the Greene County Circuit Clerk at (870) 239-6330 and are restricted to the spouses and their close relatives (parents, children, and grandchildren). Divorce certificates are also maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records at $10.00 per copy. Mail requests require a completed Divorce Coupon Application with valid ID. Online requests through the Vital Records Online Service carry an additional $1.85 identity verification fee.
Greene County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Greene County — covering estate administration, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, and related proceedings — are heard by the Circuit Court and filed with the Greene County Clerk’s Office. The County Clerk is the official custodian of probate court records, not the Circuit Clerk.
Greene County Clerk
Address: 320 West Court Street, Room 102, Paragould, AR 72450
Phone: (870) 239-6311
Fax: (870) 239-6320
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Probate filing fees at the County Clerk’s office include:
- Initiating any cause in Probate Court: $165.00
- Small Estate: $25.00
- Filing an affidavit of claim against an estate: $5.00
- Accounting filed after one year: $50.00
- Reopening any probate court case: $50.00
- Certified copy: $5.00
- Standard copies: $0.25 per page
All fees must be paid by cash or money order. To access probate records, requestors may visit the County Clerk’s office in person or submit a written request by mail. Bring or include identifying information about the estate or case, such as the decedent’s name and approximate date of death, along with the applicable fees. Probate case information may also be searchable through the Search ARCourts portal for cases within the state’s case management system, though older historical records may require an in-person visit or written request to the County Clerk’s office directly.