Find Criminal Records in Paragould, Arkansas

Paragould criminal records are maintained through Greene County, where Paragould serves as the county seat in northeast Arkansas. Arrest records, inmate rosters, active warrants, court case filings, and state background check data are all accessible through public systems. The Paragould Police Department handles city-level law enforcement, and the Greene County Sheriff's Office operates the county detention center with a capacity of 440 inmates. This page covers the main sources for Paragould criminal records, how to search them online, and how to submit formal records requests.

Greene County Sheriff and Inmate Records

The Greene County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for arrest and inmate records in Paragould. The office is at 1809 N Rockingchair Road, Paragould, AR 72450, and can be reached at 870-239-6343. The detention center is available at 870-239-6334. The facility has a capacity of 440 inmates and typically holds an average of 350 on any given day.

An online inmate roster is available at greenecountyso.org/roster.php. The roster shows current detainees by name, booking date, charges, and bond information. Entries include mugshots. People who have been released will no longer appear on the active roster. If you need records for someone no longer in custody, contact the sheriff's office directly at 870-239-6343.

The Greene County Sheriff's Office also maintains a Most Wanted page on its website. It lists names, charges, and mugshots for people with active warrants. Warrant information is public under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. For confirmation on whether a specific warrant is still active, call the sheriff's office rather than relying solely on the online listing.

Booking records identify the arresting agency. An arrest in Paragould may be made by the Paragould Police Department, the Greene County Sheriff, or another law enforcement entity. All local-level detainees are processed through the Greene County detention facility regardless of which agency made the arrest.

The Greene County Sheriff's Office provides the official inmate roster, most wanted list, and detention center information for Paragould and surrounding Greene County areas.

Paragould Police Department Records

The Paragould Police Department handles law enforcement within Paragould city limits. Officers process arrests for city ordinance violations, misdemeanors, and felonies. After arrest, detainees are transferred to the Greene County detention facility for booking and processing. The Paragould Police Department keeps its own records for incident reports and police reports generated by city officers.

To get a copy of a Paragould police incident report, contact the police department's records division. Reports are public under FOIA unless they involve an active investigation, a juvenile, or have been restricted by court order. The standard copy fee is $0.25 per page. Requests are typically fulfilled within three business days.

An incident report documents what an officer observed. It is separate from the court record of what happened at trial. If you need case outcome information such as whether charges were dropped, reduced, or resulted in a conviction, use the Greene County Circuit Clerk's office or the CourtConnect online system. The two types of records serve different purposes.

If your records need involves a matter handled by the Greene County Sheriff rather than the Paragould Police, contact the sheriff's office directly. The sheriff handles calls in unincorporated Greene County. Both agencies book detainees into the same county detention facility.

Greene County Circuit Court Records

All felony cases in Paragould are filed through the Greene County Circuit Court, which is located at the courthouse in Paragould. The Greene County Circuit Clerk maintains criminal, civil, domestic relations, and probate filings for the county. The clerk is the official repository for all court records and case files for Greene County.

CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Greene County circuit and district court cases. Search by name, case number, description, or date range. Results show party names, current case status, all docket entries, attorney of record, and scheduled hearing dates. The system is free and requires no account. CourtConnect is updated regularly and is the most efficient way to track a Paragould criminal case online.

Standard copy fees at the Greene County Circuit Clerk are $0.25 per page for plain copies. Certified copies carry an additional per-document fee. For records predating the digital system, visit the clerk's office in person. Staff can help locate records by name, case number, or approximate filing date. Bring as much identifying information as possible to speed up the search.

Misdemeanor and traffic cases in Paragould are handled at the district court level. These cases also appear in CourtConnect after they are filed and assigned docket numbers. Traffic violations, minor criminal charges, and small claims matters go through district court before a docket number is assigned.

ADC Community Correction and Probation Records

The Arkansas Department of Corrections Division of Community Correction has an office in Paragould at 1011 Morgan Street, reachable at (870) 239-3192. This office handles probation and parole supervision for people under court-ordered supervision in Greene County. It is a distinct agency from the county detention center and the circuit court.

Probation and parole records are not generally public. If you need to confirm whether a specific person is under supervision, contact the ADC Division of Community Correction directly. They can confirm supervision status in some cases but are not required to provide detailed supervision records to the public under FOIA exemptions for certain correctional files.

For people who have been sentenced to state prison rather than county jail, the free ADC Inmate Search shows current and former state prison inmates. It includes Paragould residents sentenced to Arkansas Department of Corrections facilities. Search by name or ADC number. The search covers state-level custody only, not the county detention center.

For VINE victim notification services, register through the statewide system at 1-800-510-0415. VINE sends alerts when a specific person is released, transferred, or escapes from custody at any Arkansas facility.

FOIA Requests for Paragould Criminal Records

Paragould and Greene County agencies accept FOIA requests for criminal records in person and in writing. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq., agencies must determine eligibility within 24 hours and produce records within three business days. In your request, describe what records you need, the approximate date range, and include your name and contact information.

For Greene County Sheriff records, submit requests to the sheriff's office at 1809 N Rockingchair Road, Paragould, AR 72450. For Paragould Police Department records, contact the police department's records division. For court records, submit requests to the Greene County Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Paragould. The standard copy fee is $0.25 per page. Agencies cannot charge for staff search time, only for actual copying costs.

Records not available under FOIA include active investigation files, juvenile court records under A.C.A. § 9-27-309, and sealed or expunged records under A.C.A. § 16-90-901. If your request is denied, contact the Arkansas Attorney General's Office at 800-482-8982 for guidance on whether the denial was proper and what options are available.

Arkansas State Police Background Checks

A statewide background check covering Greene County records can be requested through the Arkansas State Police Online Criminal Background Check System. Online checks cost $22. Mail-in requests using form ASP-122 cost $25 and go to the Identification Bureau at 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209. Phone: 501-618-8500. Volunteer organizations pay $11 per check.

Under A.C.A. § 12-12-1506(d), the public can access conviction records and felony arrest records without the subject's written consent. A state check can show felony and misdemeanor convictions, felony arrests, pending felony charges from the last five years, and sex offender status. Records that have been expunged or sealed under A.C.A. § 16-90-1417 will not appear.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) maintains the sex offender registry and the statewide criminal history database under A.C.A. § 12-12-203(a). ACIC is at 501-682-7441. Paragould residents who find errors in their ACIC record can file a dispute, and ACIC must respond within 30 days.

The Arkansas Judiciary CourtConnect system covers Greene County circuit and district court cases, including all felony filings from Paragould.

Expungement and Sealed Records in Paragould

Paragould residents can petition to seal certain records under the Arkansas Uniform Expungement Act at A.C.A. § 16-90-901. When a Greene County court enters an expungement order, the records are sealed and removed from public access. ACIC has 30 days to process the change after it receives the Order to Seal. Sealed records will not appear on state background checks.

Some offenses have waiting periods before they qualify. Class A Misdemeanor Negligent Homicide, Battery in the 3rd Degree, Indecent Exposure, Public Sexual Indecency, Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree, Domestic Battering in the 3rd Degree, and misdemeanor DWI require a five-year waiting period. Some conviction types are never eligible for sealing. ACIC does not advise on eligibility. Legal Aid of Arkansas at 1-800-952-9243 can help Paragould residents assess their options.

Juvenile records in Paragould are generally sealed under A.C.A. § 9-27-309 and do not appear in public searches or background checks unless the juvenile was tried as an adult.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

These nearby cities have their own criminal records pages. Each uses its own county court system and law enforcement agencies for records and filings.

Greene County Criminal Records

Paragould cases are filed in Greene County. The county page has full details on the circuit clerk, sheriff's office, court access, and FOIA procedures for all of Greene County.