Search Greene County Criminal Records

Greene County criminal records are public documents held by the county sheriff's office, the circuit court clerk in Paragould, and a range of statewide systems. The sheriff operates a large detention center with a rated capacity of 440 inmates and posts a public roster online that is updated regularly. The circuit clerk maintains all criminal case files from the county courts. This page covers each access point in detail, including contact information, fees, what each source contains, and how to submit a records request under Arkansas's Freedom of Information Act. If you know what type of record you need, start with the section that covers that agency.

Greene County Sheriff's Office and Inmate Roster

The Greene County Sheriff's Office is at 1809 N Rockingchair Road, Paragould, AR 72450. The main sheriff line is 870-239-6343, and the detention center has a separate direct number at 870-239-6334. The fax is 870-239-6344. Sheriff Brad Snyder leads the office and can be reached at bsnyder@greenecountyso.org. The chief deputy email is santhony@greenecountyso.org. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The official website is greenecountyso.org.

The Greene County Detention Center has a rated capacity of 440 inmates. The average daily population runs around 350. The facility includes a work release program with up to 40 participants, 12 ACT 309 slots, and eight trustee positions. Medical care is provided in-house by Turnkey Medical, and prescriptions are accepted daily between 8 AM and 5 PM. The facility has a narcotic-free policy. The telephone provider is Correct Solutions Group.

The official inmate roster is at greenecountyso.org/roster.php. The roster shows current inmates plus a 48-hour release list. Each entry shows the inmate's full name, booking date and time, charges with statute citations, bond amounts, mugshots where available, and upcoming court dates. This is one of the more detailed public rosters in northeast Arkansas. Property may be picked up from the facility on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 PM to 4 PM with a valid photo ID.

The sheriff also maintains a Most Wanted page on the official site. Each listing includes the person's name, sex, race, date of birth, the charge, and a mugshot when one is available. This page is updated as warrants are issued and as wanted individuals are apprehended.

The sheriff's site at greenecountyso.org covers the inmate roster, Most Wanted listings, detention center services, and contact information for the Greene County Sheriff's Office in Paragould.

The sheriff's official site is the primary source for current booking records, warrant listings, and detention center information for Greene County.

Inmate Services and Correspondence

Sending mail to an inmate at the Greene County Detention Center requires the right address format. Personal mail goes to 500 Amity Road Suite 5B PMB 53, Conway, AR 72032. Legal mail must be sent to 1809 North Rockingchair, Paragould AR 72450, and the envelope must be stamped "Legal Mail." Money orders for an inmate's account should be mailed to the Financial Director at 1809 North Rockingchair, Paragould AR 72450. Commissary funds can also be added through JailATM at jailatm.com or by calling 870-627-5476.

Video visitation is available through the JailATM platform. At-home visits cost $7.50 for 15 minutes. On-site video visits can also be scheduled at the facility. These options allow family members to maintain contact without needing to travel to Paragould for in-person visits.

Jail Administrator Sheila Robertson oversees detention operations and can be reached at srobertson@greenecountyso.org. For general questions not covered by the roster, the main detention line at 870-239-6334 is the best starting point.

Greene County Circuit Court Criminal Records

All criminal case records for Greene County are maintained by the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Paragould. The clerk holds every document filed in a criminal case, from the original charge through any appeals at the circuit level. This includes charging documents, motions, court orders, sentencing records, and any records of probation or parole conditions set by the court. For routine criminal case lookups, the statewide CourtConnect system at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Greene County circuit cases and is free to use.

CourtConnect lets you search by name, case number, keyword, or date range. Results show party names, case type and status, all docket entries in chronological order, attorney names, and scheduled hearing dates. The system is available around the clock and does not require a login or account. Technical support is available at 501-410-1900 or 866-823-5778. Cases filed before Greene County migrated to the Contexte case management platform may not appear online and will need to be pulled in person at the clerk's office.

The CourtConnect system is the official Arkansas judiciary tool for public access to criminal court dockets, and it covers Greene County circuit cases filed in Paragould.

Court records in Greene County include criminal dockets, civil filings, domestic case records, and probate matters, all accessible through CourtConnect or by request at the circuit clerk's office in Paragould.

FOIA Requests and Public Access in Greene County

Arkansas's Freedom of Information Act at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq. gives residents the right to access criminal records held by the Greene County Sheriff's Office and the circuit clerk. Under the law, agencies have 24 hours to determine whether a request is eligible. They then have three business days to produce the records. Plain paper copies cost $0.25 per page. Staff time for pulling and searching records cannot be charged.

To request records from the sheriff's office, call 870-239-6343 during business hours or submit a written request to 1809 N Rockingchair Road, Paragould, AR 72450. For court records, contact the circuit clerk at the Greene County Courthouse in Paragould. Include the type of record, the date range, and any case numbers or party names you have. Written requests with specific details are processed faster than vague or broad requests. If a request is denied, the Arkansas Attorney General's Office at 800-482-8982 handles public records complaints and can advise on the appeals process.

Records not subject to FOIA release include expunged records under A.C.A. § 16-90-901, juvenile court records under A.C.A. § 9-27-309, records from ongoing investigations, and any documents sealed by court order. If you receive a denial, ask for the specific statutory basis. A denial without a cited legal basis may be challengeable.

Arkansas State Systems Covering Greene County

Several statewide databases hold records tied to Greene County. The ADC Inmate Search is a free tool for finding current and former state prisoners, including people from Greene County who were sentenced to an Arkansas Department of Corrections facility. The search does not require an account and shows current custody status, facility location, and sentence information.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center at acic.arkansas.gov maintains the sex offender registry, which is searchable by name, zip code, and county. ACIC is also the central criminal history repository for all of Arkansas under A.C.A. § 12-12-203(a). Phone: 501-682-7441. Greene County residents who believe their record at ACIC is wrong can request a correction review, and ACIC must respond within 30 days under state law.

Arkansas VINE allows the public and crime victims to track inmate custody status and get automated alerts when that status changes. The VINE line is 1-800-510-0415 and runs 24 hours a day. It covers both the Greene County Detention Center in Paragould and Arkansas Department of Corrections facilities statewide.

The ADC Probation Office serving Greene County is at 1011 Morgan Street in Paragould, reachable at (870) 239-3192. This office handles community supervision for people placed on probation or parole following a Greene County criminal case. Contact them if you need to verify supervision conditions or confirm reporting requirements for a specific case.

The Greene County Detention Center in Paragould is one of the larger county facilities in northeast Arkansas, with a rated capacity of 440 and a detailed public inmate roster.

Background Checks and Criminal History Reports

Formal background checks for Greene County residents are processed through the Arkansas State Police Online Criminal Background Check System. An online name-based check costs $22. Mail-in requests use form ASP-122 and cost $25. Mail them to the Identification Bureau at 1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209, phone 501-618-8500. Volunteer organizations pay $11. You need an account through the Information Network of Arkansas to use the online system.

The background check draws from the statewide criminal history database under A.C.A. § 12-12-1501. It can show felony conviction records, misdemeanor conviction records, felony arrest records, pending felony charges from the last five years, and sex offender registration status. Under A.C.A. § 12-12-1506(d), conviction records and felony arrest records are available to the public without the subject's written consent. Misdemeanor arrests that did not end in conviction are not available to the general public. Records sealed under A.C.A. § 16-90-1417 do not appear on these reports.

Greene County residents seeking to seal or expunge a record can petition under the Arkansas Uniform Expungement Act at A.C.A. § 16-90-901. When the court issues an expungement order, the record is closed to public access. ACIC has 30 days from receipt of the Order to Seal to process the change. Some misdemeanors require a five-year waiting period. Legal Aid of Arkansas at 1-800-952-9243 can help with the petition process for those who qualify based on income.

Cities in Greene County

Greene County includes Paragould, which is both the county seat and the only city in the county that meets the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Other communities in the county include Marmaduke, Lafe, Oak Grove Heights, and Walcott. These smaller towns do not have separate city pages. Criminal charges filed anywhere in Greene County are processed through the Circuit Court in Paragould, and booking records are maintained by the Greene County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

If a case was filed in a county neighboring Greene, each has its own circuit clerk and sheriff. The links below lead to criminal records resources for counties near Greene County in northeast Arkansas.