Paragould Public Records
Public records in Paragould, Arkansas are held by the city and by Greene County offices. The Paragould City Clerk maintains municipal documents, ordinances, and council minutes. The Paragould Police Department holds arrest records and incident reports for city incidents. Circuit court records including civil filings, criminal cases, and domestic matters are filed at the Greene County Courthouse in Paragould. This page covers each office and how to get records under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Paragould Records Overview
Paragould City Clerk Records
The Paragould City Clerk is at 301 W. Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Phone: (870) 239-7534. Fax: (870) 239-7528. Email: cityclerk@paragould.org. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sonja Sanders serves as City Clerk. More info is at paragould.org.
The City Clerk is the official keeper of Paragould's municipal records. These include City Council meeting minutes and agendas, city ordinances and resolutions, the municipal code, and board and commission records. The clerk's office provides access to official city documents and supports the City Council in its work. To request records, you can visit the office in person during business hours or send a written request by mail.
Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, the city must respond to FOIA requests within three business days. If a request involves a large volume of documents, the city may take additional time to gather materials but should notify you of the timeline. Copy fees apply per page. Certified copies carry a higher fee.
Paragould Police Department Records
The Paragould Police Department is at 301 W. Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Non-emergency: (870) 236-7621. Records: (870) 239-7535. Emergency: 911. Department information is at paragould.org.
The Police Department holds incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, and traffic citations for incidents in Paragould. The Records Division can help with requests. You can request records in person at the department or mail a written request to the address above.
The screenshot below was taken from the Paragould Police Department's report request page, which explains how to obtain a police report in Paragould.
Follow the instructions on that page to request a copy of an incident or accident report. Fees may apply. Some reports involve a processing period before they are available for release. Under Arkansas law, most police records are available to the public unless they involve an active investigation or a protected individual such as a minor.
For formal background checks, use the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). Individual arrest records from Paragould PD are accessible under the FOIA, but ACIC covers the full statewide criminal history. The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search is free and public for looking up state prison records.
Paragould Municipal Court
Paragould Municipal Court is at 301 W. Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Phone: (870) 239-7536. See paragould.org for more information.
Municipal court handles misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and city ordinance violations. It does not hear felony cases or civil disputes above small amounts. Those cases go to the Greene County Circuit Court. Written requests for municipal case records are accepted at the court address. Some records may also appear in Arkansas CourtConnect, which is free and searchable by name or case number.
Greene County Circuit Court Records
Paragould is the county seat of Greene County. The Greene County Circuit Clerk holds all circuit court records for the county. This includes civil filings, criminal case records, domestic relations matters, divorce records, and probate cases from Paragould and throughout the county.
The Greene County Courthouse is in Paragould. The Circuit Clerk also acts as the county's official recorder. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents for Greene County are filed here. Certified copies of court orders, judgments, or real property documents can be obtained from the Circuit Clerk's office. Fees apply per page and for certification.
Use Arkansas CourtConnect to search circuit court records for Greene County at no charge. Most active and recent cases are available online. Older records may require a trip to the courthouse. The Greene County Assessor maintains property value data and is useful for property research on Paragould parcels.
State Tools and Additional Sources
Arkansas CourtConnect is the fastest free way to search Paragould court records online. It covers all Arkansas circuit courts and is searchable by party name or case number. The Arkansas Crime Information Center handles formal criminal background checks. The Arkansas Department of Corrections search covers state prison records and is free and public.
Vital records such as birth and death certificates are held by the Arkansas Department of Health, not the city. Marriage licenses for Greene County are issued by the Greene County Clerk. Business filings and UCC documents are through the Arkansas Secretary of State.
Property records and tax data for Paragould parcels are available through the Greene County Assessor and Collector. The assessor's portal lets you search by owner name, parcel number, or address at no charge. This is useful if you need to confirm ownership, check assessed value, or research property history without visiting the courthouse.
FOIA Requests in Paragould
All Paragould city offices are covered by the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. This includes the City Clerk, Police Department, and Municipal Court. Written requests are the standard method. You can deliver a request in person at 301 W. Court Street or mail it to the same address. Under Arkansas law, the city must respond within three business days.
If you are not sure which office holds what you need, call the City Clerk first at (870) 239-7534. The clerk can direct you to the right department. Copy fees apply per page for printed records. Some records are available free on the city's website. Greene County offices including the Circuit Clerk, Assessor, and Sheriff handle requests separately from the city.
Note: State agency records and federal records are not handled by Paragould city offices. Those requests go directly to the relevant state or federal office.
Nearby Arkansas Cities
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