Greene County Civil Court Records Search

Greene County civil court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk in Paragould, Arkansas. This page explains how to search case filings, request copies of court documents, and find civil records for cases heard in Greene County, whether you are looking for recent filings or older records stored at the courthouse.

Greene County Circuit Clerk Office

The Greene County Circuit Clerk office is located at 320 West Court Street, Room 124, Paragould, AR 72450. Phone: (870) 239-6330. Fax: (870) 239-3550. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Circuit Clerk is the primary keeper of all civil court records in Greene County. Case files, docket sheets, orders, judgments, and pleadings from the circuit court's civil, criminal, domestic relations, and juvenile divisions are all held in this office. The clerk also acts as the ex-officio recorder for the county, so property records including deeds, mortgages, and liens are on file here as well. If you need a civil court document and are not sure where to start, the Circuit Clerk at Room 124 is the right call.

The Greene County Clerk handles a separate set of records: probate filings, wills, estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses. That office is at 320 West Court Street, Room 102, Paragould, AR 72450, phone (870) 239-6311. The two offices share the same courthouse building but are different departments. When you request records, make sure you know which office holds what you need. Civil lawsuit filings go to the Circuit Clerk. Probate and marriage records go to the County Clerk.

The Arkansas Association of Counties maintains a directory for Greene County at arcounties.org/counties/greene/. That page lists current contact details for county officials, including the Circuit Clerk. Check there if you need to verify the current clerk's name or confirm the latest office hours before making a trip to Paragould.

Search Greene County Civil Court Records Online

The Arkansas Judiciary provides free public access to case information through Search ARCourts. Greene County cases are part of this statewide system. You can search by person name, business name, or case number. The portal also lets you generate docket reports, search cases by filing date, and check case activity logs. There is no cost to search.

Cases filed after August 1, 2018 are most likely to be fully searchable in the online system. Older records may be available but could have gaps depending on when Greene County joined the statewide case management system. For records from before January 1, 2009, some personal details are redacted in electronic versions under Administrative Order No. 19. If you need unredacted copies of older records, an in-person visit to the courthouse is generally required.

The Paragould District Court also has a presence in the system. That court sits at 320 West Court Street, Room 227, Paragould, AR 72450, phone (870) 239-7507. District court records for civil claims under $25,000 may be searchable through the same portal. If you are not sure whether your case went through the district court or the circuit court, look for it by party name first. The search results will show you the court type so you can narrow it down from there.

Types of Civil Cases in Greene County Circuit Court

The Greene County Circuit Court has jurisdiction over civil cases where the amount at stake is more than $25,000. Common civil filings include breach of contract claims, personal injury lawsuits, negligence actions, foreclosure proceedings, property disputes, quiet title actions, and injunctions. The circuit court also hears appeals from the district court, so if a party loses a smaller case and appeals, it moves up to circuit court and generates additional records there.

The domestic relations division of the circuit court handles divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic abuse protection orders. These are civil proceedings and their records are filed with the Circuit Clerk, not a separate family court office. If you need a copy of a divorce decree from Greene County, you ask the Circuit Clerk. The same goes for any order about custody or child support that came from the circuit court level.

Probate matters in Greene County -- wills, estate administration, guardianships, conservatorships -- go through the County Clerk at Room 102, not the Circuit Clerk at Room 124. Name changes and some other civil petitions can be filed in the circuit court and are held by the Circuit Clerk. If you are not sure which division handled a particular case, a quick call to either office will get you directed to the right place.

How to Get Copies of Civil Court Records

Copies of Greene County civil court records are available in person, by mail, or through the online portal. In-person requests are the fastest. Go to the Circuit Clerk at 320 West Court Street, Room 124, Paragould, AR 72450. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring the case number or the names of the parties involved, along with the year the case was filed. Staff will locate the file and provide copies at $0.25 per page for standard copies and $5.00 per document for certified copies.

If you need a certified copy for legal use, such as for filing in another court or presenting to a financial institution, ask specifically for a certified copy. Standard copies are fine for personal reference. Most offices accept cash, check, or money order. Call (870) 239-6330 to confirm accepted payment methods and whether any forms are required with your request.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to the Greene County Circuit Clerk, 320 West Court Street, Room 124, Paragould, AR 72450. Include the case number, names of the parties, case type, and year filed. Include a check or money order for copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return mail. Turnaround time depends on the office's workload. Call ahead to get an estimate before sending your request.

For vital records related to divorce or marriage, the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records office also maintains certified copies. Their office is at Slot 44, 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205. Marriage and divorce certificates cost $10.00 each through that office. That is a separate route from the circuit court records and does not include case files or pleadings.

Greene County District Court Civil Records

Greene County has two district courts. The Paragould District Court is at 320 West Court Street, Room 227, Paragould, AR 72450, phone (870) 239-7507. The Marmaduke District Court is at P.O. Box 208, Marmaduke, AR 72443, phone (870) 597-2753. These courts handle civil claims up to $25,000, small claims up to $5,000, misdemeanor criminal cases, and traffic violations.

Small claims court in Greene County is the right venue for disputes involving modest amounts. Both individuals and businesses can file small claims cases. The process is simpler than circuit court, filing fees are lower, and cases tend to resolve faster. For civil disputes between $5,001 and $25,000, the standard district court civil process applies. District court records are generally public but may not all be available through the online search system, especially for older cases or cases from the Marmaduke court.

Public Access and Arkansas Law

Arkansas law treats most court records as public documents. The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq., gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records, including civil court filings. You do not have to be a party to the case or explain why you want the records.

The Arkansas Supreme Court's Administrative Order No. 19 governs electronic access to court records. It establishes that records are presumed public unless a specific law or court order restricts them. Cases that are sealed, juvenile proceedings, adoption records, and some mental health matters are not available to the public. Sealed records will not appear in online searches and cannot be obtained through a standard records request to the Circuit Clerk.

For older records that pre-date the state's electronic case management system, some personal details are redacted in electronic versions. If you need a full, unredacted copy of an older civil case file, an in-person visit is usually required. The Circuit Clerk can tell you what is available and whether any of the records you need fall under restrictions. The Arkansas Judiciary's administrative orders page has the full text of Order No. 19 if you want to read the rules in detail.

Legal Resources in Greene County

Legal Services of Arkansas provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents across Arkansas, including Greene County. If you are facing a civil court matter and cannot afford a lawyer, contact them to see whether you qualify. They handle cases involving housing, family law, consumer protection, and other civil issues. They do not assist with criminal cases.

The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation funds legal aid programs statewide and can help connect you with resources if you are navigating the courts without an attorney. Self-help forms and instructions for common civil filings are also available through the Arkansas Judiciary's online services page. Paragould is the county seat and home to most legal services in the area. The city also has a district court on site at the same courthouse building, making it a single stop for many legal needs.

Cities in Greene County

Paragould is the county seat and the only city in Greene County that meets the population threshold for a dedicated page. Civil court cases involving Paragould residents are filed at the Greene County Circuit Court in Paragould.

• Paragould - county seat and largest city

Nearby Counties

Greene County is in northeastern Arkansas. Neighboring counties each maintain their own Circuit Clerk and civil court records.

• Clay County - to the north
• Craighead County - to the west
• Lawrence County - to the southwest
• Randolph County - to the northwest
• Mississippi County - to the east