Paragould Family Court Records

Paragould family court records are maintained by the Greene County Circuit Clerk, which handles all domestic relations filings for Paragould and the rest of Greene County. Divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic abuse protective orders filed by Paragould residents are part of the Greene County Circuit Court's domestic relations docket. Search these records for free through the statewide Search ARCourts portal or contact the clerk at 320 W Court Street, Room 124, in Paragould.

Greene County Circuit Clerk - Paragould

The Greene County Circuit Clerk handles all family court filings for Paragould residents. The clerk's office is at 320 W Court Street, Room 124, Paragould, AR 72450. Call (870) 239-6330 to reach the clerk. Paragould is the county seat of Greene County, so the circuit courthouse is located in the city. Greene County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit of Arkansas, which it shares with Craighead County, where Jonesboro is located.

The Greene County Circuit Clerk processes all family law filings, dockets motions and orders, issues summonses and subpoenas, and maintains the court registry for child support payments when ordered. The clerk also records real property instruments as ex-officio county recorder for the county. All non-sealed records are public under Arkansas Code § 16-10-105. Anyone can inspect these records without being a party to a case and without giving a reason.

Paragould is the largest city in Greene County and serves as the regional center for northeast Arkansas outside of Jonesboro. The clerk's office serves all residents of Greene County, which is a primarily rural county surrounding the city. The statewide ARCourts portal provides online access to Greene County Circuit Court records, making it easy for residents to search cases without traveling to the courthouse in Paragould.

The Greene County CourtConnect portal on the statewide Search ARCourts system provides free public access to Paragould and Greene County family court records, including domestic relations cases, divorce dockets, and custody filings searchable by name or case number.

Online Search for Paragould Family Court Records

The statewide Search ARCourts portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Greene County Circuit Court with complete case information. Under Administrative Order 8, all circuit courts in Arkansas must report case data through this system. Search by party name, case number, case type, filing date, attorney name, or judge name. The portal returns the parties, the assigned judge, all docket entries, scheduled hearings, and judgments. No account is needed. Access is free from any device with internet access.

For electronic filing, attorneys and authorized parties use the statewide eFlex system at eflex.arcourts.gov to submit documents to Greene County cases. Filing fees are paid through the Information Network of Arkansas. A $20 electronic filing surcharge applies to new cases under Administrative Order 21. For eFlex support, call the ACAP helpline at (501) 410-1900 or email courts.efiling@arcourts.gov. Older records not in the electronic system must be requested in person at the Paragould courthouse or by mail.

Family Court Cases in Paragould

Paragould residents who file family law cases do so with the Greene County Circuit Court. The court handles divorce, annulment, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, domestic abuse protective orders, and contempt proceedings. Under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301, a divorce petition must be filed in the county where one or both spouses reside, so Paragould residents file in Greene County.

Custody cases in Greene County follow § 9-13-101, which presumes joint custody is in the child's best interest. Courts consider each parent's fitness, the child's existing relationships with each parent, each parent's ability to support the other's involvement, and the child's own preferences if old enough to express them. Modification of a custody order requires showing a material change in circumstances since the last order was entered.

Child support is set under the Arkansas Family Support Chart based on both parents' net incomes and the custody arrangement. The Greene County clerk maintains a court registry for support payments when ordered through the registry. Modifications under § 9-14-107 require a material change in circumstances, such as a major change in employment or the child's financial needs. If you have an existing support order from another state and have moved to Paragould, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) governs how to enforce or modify that order in Arkansas.

Emergency protective orders for domestic abuse can be issued quickly without prior notice to the other party. A hearing for a permanent protective order must be set within 30 days. Paragould has law enforcement and community resources for domestic violence victims. The clerk provides petition forms at no cost.

Juvenile cases in Greene County are confidential under § 9-27-309 and are not searchable through public portals. Adoption records are sealed under § 9-9-217. Administrative Order 19 governs what constitutes a public court record in all Arkansas counties, including Greene County where Paragould residents file family court cases.

Fees and Copies

New domestic relations filings in Greene County cost $165.00. Standard copies of court records are $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. If a records request will cost more than $25.00, the clerk may require payment upfront under § 25-19-105 of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Visit the clerk at 320 W Court Street, Room 124, Paragould, call (870) 239-6330, or send a mail request with party names, case number if known, return address, and a prepaid check or money order.

Legal Help in Paragould

Legal Aid of Arkansas, headquartered in nearby Jonesboro, serves Greene County including Paragould. Income-eligible residents can apply for free civil legal help in family law matters including divorce, custody, child support, and domestic abuse. Call (870) 972-9224 or visit jonesborolegalaid.org. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation manages the AR Courthouse Kiosk program, and kiosks at the Greene County Courthouse provide self-represented litigants with access to court forms and legal resources.

The Arkansas Judiciary resources directory provides approved domestic relations forms and self-help guides. The ACAP helpline at (866) 823-5778 answers general questions about court access in Arkansas. The Arkansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 228-6868 can help connect you with a family law attorney in the Paragould area.

Nearby Cities

Paragould is in Greene County in northeast Arkansas. Jonesboro is the nearest qualifying city and is in adjacent Craighead County.