Search Greene County Family Court Records

Greene County family court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk in Paragould, covering divorce, child custody, support, paternity, and domestic relations cases filed in Arkansas's 2nd Judicial Circuit. Use the statewide Arkansas CourtConnect portal or contact the clerk's office directly to access case records and documents for family law matters filed in Greene County Circuit Court.

Greene County Circuit Clerk

The Greene County Circuit Clerk maintains civil and criminal court records for Greene County, including all domestic relations and family law filings. The office is located in the Greene County Courthouse in Paragould, which serves as the county seat.

Greene County Circuit Clerk
320 West Court Street, Room 124
Paragould, AR 72450
Phone: (870) 239-6330
Fax: (870) 239-3550
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The circuit clerk prepares dockets, issues summonses, subpoenas, writs, and warrants for circuit court proceedings. The office also collects filing fees, court costs, fines, and child support payments. Staff cannot give legal advice or fill out legal forms for you, but they can explain the filing process and let you know what documents are needed.

Greene County also has two District Court locations. The main District Court is at 320 West Court Street, Room 227, Paragould — phone (870) 239-7507. A secondary District Court for the northern part of the county is located in Marmaduke at P.O. Box 208, phone (870) 597-2753. District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters under $25,000.

The Greene County Clerk, a separate office from the Circuit Clerk, maintains marriage records and probate records. The County Clerk is also located at 320 West Court Street, Room 102, Paragould — phone (870) 239-6311.

Online Search Options

Greene County Circuit Court records are accessible through the Arkansas CourtConnect system. The portal provides partial case information for Greene County at no charge. You can search by party name or case number at any time.

Visit caseinfo.arcourts.gov and select Greene County. Results show case type, filing date, party names, current status, and docket entries. Some document images are available for more recent filings.

A third-party records database also covers Greene County court filings. You can search at arkansascourtrecords.us/greene for case index information. This database is useful for a quick name search when you do not have a case number.

Marriage records in Greene County are held by the County Clerk. A copy costs $1.00; a certified copy costs $5.00. Marriage records are also available through the Arkansas Department of Health for $10 per copy.

The Greene County Court Records portal provides an index of circuit court filings, including domestic relations and family court cases filed in Paragould.

The Greene County CourtConnect page on the Arkansas Judiciary portal allows free searches of circuit court case information by name or case number.

Family Court Case Types

Greene County Circuit Court handles family law cases through its domestic relations division. Cases filed here include:

• Divorce — Arkansas Code § 9-12-301 governs divorce grounds and procedures. One party must be a resident of Arkansas for at least sixty days before filing. The eighteen-month separation period is a common ground. Cases with minor children require additional steps for custody and support orders.
• Child Custody — Courts decide custody under § 9-13-101, using the best interest of the child standard. Joint or sole custody arrangements can be ordered. Either parent can request modification when circumstances change substantially.
• Child Support — Calculated using state income share guidelines. Modifications are available under § 9-14-107 when income or circumstances change significantly.
• Paternity — Paternity actions establish legal parentage, which is necessary before custody and support can be ordered when the parents were not married.
• Domestic Abuse — Emergency and extended orders of protection are available through the circuit court. The clerk can provide information on how to file.
• Juvenile Cases — Juvenile records are confidential under § 9-27-309 and are not available to the public. Access is limited to attorneys of record, parties, and agencies involved in the case.
• Adoption — Adoption proceedings are filed in circuit court. Final adoption records are sealed under § 9-9-217.

Probate matters including estates and guardianship are also handled through circuit court in Greene County.

Filing Fees and Copies

New domestic relations filings in Greene County cost $165.00. This fee is set by state statute and applies to divorce, custody, child support, and related family law cases.

Standard fees at the circuit clerk's office:

• New filing (domestic relations, civil, appeals): $165.00
• District appeal (criminal): $150.00
• Reopening a case: $50.00
• Summons or subpoena: $2.50 per person
• Document copies: $0.50 per page
• Certified copies: $5.00 per document (up to 10 pages)
• Marriage record copy (County Clerk): $1.00 standard, $5.00 certified

Pay in person at the courthouse by cash, money order, or cashier's check. For mail-in requests, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and prepay all fees. Allow extra time for mail orders. Call the clerk's office before sending to confirm the exact amount needed.

Legal Help Resources

If you cannot afford an attorney, several organizations provide free or low-cost help with family court matters in Greene County.

Center for Arkansas Legal Services handles civil legal aid for low-income residents, including family law cases. Apply at arjustice.org or call 1-800-952-9243 to see if you qualify.

Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation connects people with legal resources. Visit arkansasjustice.org for a directory of services and information on getting help in northeast Arkansas.

Self-Help Forms — The Arkansas Judiciary provides forms and instructions for people representing themselves at arcourts.gov/directories/resources. Forms cover divorce, custody, child support, and orders of protection.

Arkansas eFlex — Attorneys file documents electronically. Pro se litigants may file in person, by mail, or through a delivery service. Contact the clerk's office for the current policy on how self-represented filers submit documents.

Cities in Greene County

Paragould is the county seat and largest city in Greene County, with a population that qualifies it for its own family court records page.

Nearby Counties

Greene County borders several northeast Arkansas counties with their own circuit court records systems.