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Learn how to access free Greene County public records for free through county agencies today. Thanks to open record laws, information pertaining to warrants, arrests, mugshots, probations, prisoner information, criminal records, marriage and divorce records, birth and death records, court records, tax and property records, and background check reports are readily accessible.

You can check public records for various reasons, ranging from personal searches to professional screening and background checks.

The process of accessing public records can seem like an uphill battle but this resource removes the confusion by providing citizens with everything necessary to find public information in Greene County, Arkansas, quickly and efficiently.

How To Access Arrest Logs, Mugshots & the Reason for Detainment in Greene County

Through the information below, anyone can access jail records, arrests, mugshots, and police reports through the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and local Police Departments within the area.¹ Though, the county agencies should usually be checked first since they report most arrests that occurred in the county even if another law enforcement agency detained the person.

Before you embark on this search, you must know the name of the individual you are looking for and their approximate location at the time of their arrest. This information is useful, especially if you are planning a physical visit to the county jail or the city police department.

You can also contact any of the three police departments in the county and inquire about the arrest.

Determine if Someone Was Arrested & Taken to the Greene County Jail

To determine if someone was arrested and taken to Greene County Jail, the first step is to check the Greene County Sheriff’s Office website to access the  jail roster.² The County Sheriff’s Office publishes an  inmate roster that contains arrestee details such as name, booking date, court date, and the agency responsible for the arrest. The jail roster can also help you find someone’s mugshot.

To help in your search, you can filter the jail roster using the following options:

• Name: This option lists all Greene County arrest records in alphabetical order.
• Date: This option lists arrestees from the most current to the oldest.
• Current: This option lists all the current arrestees.
• Released: Lists former inmates who have been released.

You also have the option to search the jail roster by name rather than going through all the names. For instance, if you enter the name “John,” the search result is shown below:

Greene County Sheriff’s Office also has a 48 Hour Release List. This list contains all persons released from Greene County Detention Center in the past 48 hours.

For inquiries about Greene County public records, you can also directly contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office through the following details:

Greene County Sheriff’s Office
1809 N Rockingchair Road
Paragould, AR 72450

Phone: 870.236.7612

The Greene County Detention Center houses inmates under various programs. You can contact the center through the following details:

Greene County Detention Center
Jail Administrator
1809 N Rockingchair Road
Paragould, AR 72450

Phone: (870)-239-6334
Email: [email protected]

Track Down Arrests & Obtain Reports From Local Police Departments in Greene County

Greene County has three police departments. If you want to track down and obtain a report about an individual, contact the individual police departments using the information below:

Marmaduke City Police Department
307 West Mill St.
Marmaduke, AR,

Phone: 870.597.2020

Police Department in Oak Grove Heights 
85 Kimberly St.
Paragould, AR 72450

Phone: 870.586.0042

Police Department in Paragould
301 West Court St.
Paragould, AR 72450

Phone: 870.239.7510

The City of Marmaduke promotes public information requests through various means. All public information requests must be submitted in writing. These include:

• Hand delivery or mail through the address provided above.
• Written form to be mailed to the address provided above.

To obtain a police report at Paragould Police Department, visit their lobby, as these reports are not available in an online directory. There is a fee of $5 per report paid by money order or cashier’s check.

How To Run a Greene County Criminal Record Search

Greene County criminal records refers to records of criminal convictions of individuals who were arrested or cited within the jurisdiction.

There are several types of criminal records, ranging from charges, probations, warrants, background check reports, sex offender registries, and incarceration records, and the type of offense can dictate which agency below you should check with.

In Greene County, these records are maintained by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, the city police departments, and the Greene County Circuit Clerk. Criminal records help you learn more about someone’s details, including charges filed, crime locations, fingerprints, mugshots, and judicial rulings.

Determine if Someone Has a History of Crime in Greene County Arkansas via the Circuit Clerk’s Office

The Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office maintains the criminal records for the criminal division of the circuit court. To look up someone’s criminal record in Greene County, contact the Circuit Clerk’s Office of the courthouse for the records using the following details:³

Phone: 870-239-6330

Alternatively, visit the County Courthouse to personally request Greene County court records. Below is the address to the courthouse:

Greene County Courthouse
320 West Court St
Paragould, AR 72450

Phone: (870)-239-6300

Determine if Someone Has a Criminal History in Greene County Arkansas via the Administrative Office of the Courts

You can also obtain partial records from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s Office on the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) website. AOC provides the following information:

1. Documents filed with the judge or courts.
2. Orders entered by the judge at the bench.
3. Scheduling orders entered by the court administration personnel, case managers, and judges.
4. Judgments and/or liens filed of records.

The information is freely available to the public. There are several ways to search for information on the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) website, as listed below:

You can search by the following options:

1. Search by person name, business name, or case type
2. Search for judgments against a person or business
3. Display case information and activities
4. Cases filed by date search
5. Docket filings by date charge

How To Search for Arrest Warrants in Greene County Arkansas

You can search for Greene County warrants by looking at the Greene County Sheriff’s Office’s most wanted list.⁵ Greene County bookings often include the photo of the offender. Click this photo to view more information, such as the offense committed, gender, date of birth, race, and the number to contact.

Also, check the Sheriff’s Office inmate roster as their arrest records indicate whether an inmate has a warrant or has absconded.

How To Look Up Greene County Probationers

For individuals seeking probation information, there are a few agencies who provide this information. For starters, anyone can access the county Greene County Sheriff’s Office jail roster, which provides details on bookings, including probation status.

Under the charges, you can see if an inmate has a revoked probation status, as seen in the image below:

The Arkansas Department of Corrections has a Division of Community Correction (AR DOC) in Paragould.⁷ You can call the agency and inquire about someone on probation using the details below:

Division of Community Correction
1011 Morgan Street
Paragould, AR 72450 

Phone: (870)-239-3192

The Arkansas Department of Corrections also provides an Absconder Search. This list shows information on individuals who have violated their parole or probation. Below are the steps to perform this search:

1. First, access the Arkansas Absconder Search website.
2. This takes you to the map of Arkansas counties. Click on the county “Greene” in the top right corner to view the list of absconders or probationers in Greene County. This takes you to the list of absconders.
3. Click on “View” under each absconder to view more details about them.

You can also look up Greene County probationers using the Arkansas VINE system. The Victim Information and Notification (VINE) system is a free and anonymous telephone service that allows victims of crime to call to receive notifications or give information.

The Arkansas VINE System monitors the custody status of offenders, including probationers. To get information on a probationer, call the Arkansas VINE System at the number below:

Phone: +1-800-510-0415

How To Obtain a Greene County Background Check & Report

People conduct background checks on subjects for various reasons such as personal and professional use.

Of course, they’re often used to ensure that a friend, family member, colleague, romantic partner or neighbor doesn’t have a criminal record.

For instance, a homeowner can conduct a background check before employing a babysitter to ensure they do not employ someone with a history of child abuse. In addition, child adoption agencies carry out background checks on potential adoptive parents.

Government agencies also conduct background checks on persons applying for licenses, employment, firearms and more. The reasons for conducting background checks can be both personal and professional.

For personal background checks, you do not need express consent from an individual before carrying out a background check on them. Information detailing a person’s conduct is usually available to the public. You only need to understand the procedure used to obtain such information from state and county public records custodians as detailed in this guide, or search someone using third-party providers.

It’s important to note that this publicly available information can not be used to stalk, intimidate, or harass the subject.

Official background checks are conducted for official reasons. Persons searching for employment, firearms licensing, housing, insurance, elderly care positions, childcare positions, and volunteer positions are subject to background checks. Official background checks can be name-based checks for level 1 and fingerprint background checks for level 2.

Authorized entities can carry out level 2 background checks in Greene County through the Sheriff’s Office and the three city PDs: the City of Marmaduke Police Department, Oak Grove Heights Police Department, and Paragould Police Department.

Unlike personal background checks, official background checks are subject to state and federal laws. Some of these laws include:

• The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC) protects employees and applicants from discrimination. You can file an employment discrimination charge if you believe you have been discriminated against in the workplace based on information available during background checks.
• The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ensures that an employer conducts background checks with your consent. If your employer fails to obtain your consent without prior written consent, you can report them to the Federal Trade Commission.

You can conduct a level 1 name-based check in Greene County by searching for the criminal records found in the AOC PUBLIC CourtConnect. Here, you can search for the person by name.

There are two systems for conducting background checks in Greene County for more comprehensive Level 2 fingerprint-based background checks.

• System 1:You must be mandated by law to perform a background check. In this case, you need an account with the INA Subscription Manager. Alternatively, if you don’t have an account with INA, you must have signed consent from an individual to conduct a background check on them. To access this option, a $22 is required. Visit the Arkansas Online Criminal Background Check System to conduct the search.⁸
• System 2: This option is available for individuals conducting personal search inquiries for other reasons. You need an account with INA Subscription Manager or a signed consent and pay a non-refundable fee of $24. Visit the Arkansas Criminal History (ARCH) website to conduct this search.

You can obtain criminal history background checks in Greene County via manual or electronic processes.

For the manual process, complete the ASP-122 form, notarize it, and then mail it with a $25 fee to the following address:

Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau
1 State Police Plaza Drive
Little Rock, AR 72209

The search results will be mailed back to you in 7-10 days.

The electronic process is open to employees, individuals authorized by law, professional licensing boards, and persons with signed consent.

For electronic processes, register online with Arkansas State Police. Use the approved application to register for electronic services with INA. You will be issued with an individual password.

The search results are obtained within minutes or hours.

The cost for an electronic process is $22. An employer required by Arkansas law to perform the background check pays $20. There is also a $75 annual fee to access INA; this fee is, however, waived for educational institutions and state agencies.

Both manual and electronic searches show the following results:

• Any pending felony arrests in Arkansas
• Any felony or misdemeanor convictions in Arkansas
• If the person is to be registered as a sex offender

However, you need access to criminal history information from other states or the FBI. The following information is not available:

• All information available to law enforcement.
• Pending misdemeanor arrests.
• Arrests that were dismissed, not processed, or if the person was not found guilty.
• Traffic records that are not in the criminal records.

How To View All Criminal Records Throughout Arkansas via State Agencies

In addition to county resources, the state of Arkansas has various agencies that allow anyone and everyone to to conduct a free criminal record check. The Arkansas Department of Public Safety provides a comprehensive public records repository for Greene County public records, as shown in the image below:

In this public index, the state mandates two major types of criminal records searches:

1. Mandated by law: This search option is only available for entities required for legal reasons.
2. Personal search inquiry: This search option is available to the public and requires a $24 fee.

Each personal search inquiry you conduct is charged at $24.00. For multiple matches, you are required to purchase individual results at the same rate. However, paying does not confirm the person has a criminal record.

After payment, the search result allows the searcher to download a document detailing any criminal history, if available.

In addition to the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, several state agencies allow the searcher to access criminal histories. These agencies include:

1. Arkansas Department of Corrections: Visit the Arkansas Department of Corrections website. Under “Sections,” choose “Inmates,” then “Inmate Search.” This will take you to the Inmate Search portal. Under the portal, you have the option to search using various options, including by “ADC Name” or by “First Name/Last Name.” The search allows you to filter by county – under county, select “Greene County.”
2. Federal Bureau of Prisons: Arkansas has a federal correctional facility in Forrest City Medium. To perform a search. The BOP provides historical data for prior offenders. To perform a search, visit the BOP inmate locator and perform a search either by name or by number.¹¹
3. Arkansas Courts: The AOC CourtConnect provides case information from various courts, including the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, District Courts, and Circuit Courts. Through AOC CourtConnect search, you can view criminal records in Arkansas by searching a case by name or judgments. The search feature also allows you to filter by county.
4. The National Sex Offender Registry: This registry is provided under the Department of Justice provides a nationwide offender registry search. The registry search provides two search options – name search and location search. Under location search, the searcher can choose the state “Arkansas” in this case.
5. Statewide Sex Offender Registry: Arkansas, under the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, provides a statewide offer registry search.¹² This information is provided by the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). Three risk levels – Levels 2, 3, and 4 – detail the severity of offenses. The searcher can also sign up for Arkansas Department of Corrections alerts to receive notifications about offender address updates.
6. County Sex Offender Registry: The Greene County Sheriff’s Office also provides information on sex offenders in the county. The sheriff’s office website contains a map that pinpoints the location of these offenders.¹³ Clicking on a name displays the offender’s location, last known address, employment status, gender, specific offense, and date of birth.

How To View Greene County Court Documents & Cases

Circuit courts in Arkansas are the trial courts with state-level jurisdiction. The Greene County Courthouse houses the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court, with the following divisions:

• Criminal
• Civil
• Juvenile
• Domestic relations

Greene County judicial records are accessible to the public through the AOC PUBLIC CourtConnect.

CourtConnect provides the searcher with basic case information data, including filings, parties, and events.

The courts available on CourtConnect include:

• Arkansas Supreme Court
• Arkansas Court of Appeals
• All circuit courts
• District Courts

To obtain Greene County court records from the Arkansas Supreme Court, including the Supreme Court docket, schedule or request appellate records, mail your request to the Clerk of the Courts through the following address:

Clerk of the Courts
625 Marshall St., Suite 130, Justice Bldg.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Phone: 501-682-6849

You can also conduct a Greene County case search, including probate cases, by browsing the Opinions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals of Arkansas.¹⁴

How To Obtain or View Greene County Vital Records (Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death)

Marriage, divorce, birth, and death records are considered vital records, and depending on what’s being sought after, you can request them from the Greene County Circuit Court Clerk and Arkansas Department of Health by using the online search forms and processes outlined below.

However, these records, which are critical to genealogy search, can only be made available to certain individuals seen below and as such, aren’t technically a part of Greene County public records – though this information can oftentimes be found through third-party providers as they compile information from across the web as well.

Arkansas limits access to vital records less than 100 years to the following individuals:

• A genealogist or their agent
• Parents or guardians
• Individuals named on the record
• Designated attorney of parents or guardians
• Descendants
• Registered domestic partners
• Spouses of individuals named on the record

Access to these records must be accompanied by ID verification. If you are not eligible to request Greene County marriage records, you can check third-party sites, which may contain more information on marriage, divorce, births, and deaths.

Find Greene County Divorce & Marriage Records Through the County Clerk’s Office

To obtain copies of a marriage certificate or certificate of death in Greene County, visit the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.¹⁵ The Circuit Court has a Domestic Relations department that can provide records pertaining to divorce, annulment, separate maintenance, child support, custody/visitation, paternity, and domestic abuse.

A fee of $1 for copies of marriage licenses and $5 for certified copies is required. The County Clerk’s office address is below:

Greene County Clerk’s Office
320 West Court St.
Paragould, AR 72450

Phone: (870)-239-6300

You can check if someone is married or divorced in Greene County by accessing divorce records through the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Online Service. Ensure you are eligible to obtain the records.

To find out if someone is married or divorced, a $10 fee per copy, a $5 processing fee, and a $1.85 non-refundable fee for identity verification are required.

You can also obtain copies of Greene County divorce records via mail. Fill out an application form and mail it with a $10 fee and copies of acceptable ID to the following address.

Arkansas Department of Health
Vital Records, Slot 44
4815 West Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

You can also physically visit the Arkansas Department of Health’s vital records office located at the above address during regular work hours to request a copy of the divorce records.

The other option is to request Greene County divorce records by calling 866.209.9482. Service fees, certificate fees, and charges through a debit or credit card are required.

Access Birth & Death Records in Greene County Arkansas via the Arkansas Department of Health

You can obtain a copy of certificate of birth in Greene County by submitting a request to the Vital Records Online Service.¹⁶ A $12 fee is required for the first copy of birth records and $10 for any additional copy.

If you order the copy of the certificate or birth online, an additional payment of $5.00 standard processing fee and a $1.85 non-refundable fee for identity verification are required.

Other options for obtaining a copy of a birth certificate or certificate of death include:

• Mail: Fill out an application form and mail it with copies of your acceptable ID and payments to the following address:

Arkansas Department of Health
Vital Records, Slot 44
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205

• Visit Arkansas Local Public Health Unit offices at 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205, and request for the copies.
• Call Arkansas Local Public Health Unit at 866.209.9482

Make sure to check if you are eligible before sending the application.

Copies of Greene County death certificates that are less than 50 years old are available to eligible individuals through the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Unit.

A fee of $10 for the first record and $8 for additional records is required. For online orders, a $5.00 standard processing fee and a $1.85 non-refundable identity verification fee are required.

For Arkansas certificate of death copies from 1935 to 1961, the state provides an online Death Certificate Search and Order Service. A $12 fee is required. Returned checks are charged a $10 processing fee.

In the provided fields, enter the first and last name of the person and their date of birth and then click “Search.”

Other ways to obtain death records in Greene County include:

• By mail: Fill in the Death Certificate Application form. Send the completed form with a check or money order and copies of acceptable ID to the address mentioned above.
• Visit Arkansas Local Public Health Unit offices in the address shown above.
• Call them to request the records at the number above.

How To Retrieve Property Ownership & Tax Information in Greene County Arkansas for Free

You can obtain property ownership & tax information in Greene County through the Assessor’s Office.¹⁹ Call the office at 870-239-6303 or visit during business hours (Monday – Friday: 8:00-5:00). Here is their address:

Greene County Assessor’s Office
320 West Court Street, Room 101,
Paragould, AR 72450

The Assessor’s Office also lists the following publicly available resources:

• Free Real Estate Map
• Personal Online Assessments
• Business Online Assessments

Access Greene County Public Records Responsibly & Know Your Rights

You can conduct a free public records search for any reason as long as you do not use the information for criminal activities like stalking or for making important decisions such as deciding which tenant to rent to or who you should hire. Professionally, employers cannot use information from background checks to make employment decisions, determine creditworthiness, for business transactions, or tenant screening.

Anyone can check public records without getting consent from the subject. However, you should still consider the person’s privacy when looking for information about them.

Entities running a background search for professional purposes should adhere to the federal laws listed below.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Below is a summary of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA):²¹

• You have the right to access all Arkansas public records and public meetings, including writing sound and video.
• Public records include records maintained by public employees within their scope of employment.
• Government agencies should provide this information within three business days of request.
• Custodians can only charge for the actual cost of producing these records and mailing fees.
• Anyone who has requested access to public meetings must be notified, and this includes members of the news media.
• Closed sessions for governing bodies are allowed for purposes of employment, promotion, appointment, disciplining, or resignation of an employee.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

The role of FCRA is to ensure information accuracy, fairness, and privacy.²² Citizens have the following rights:

• They have the right to be informed if a file has been used against them.
•  You may request your file from a reporting agency if you want to know what is contained in it.
• You have the right to know your credit score and can request that the information be sent to you.
• You have the right to find if there is incorrect or incomplete information in your file and then dispute it.
• Agencies should correct or delete incomplete, unverifiable, or inaccurate information.
• Agencies should not report information if it is outdated and negative.
• Your file should only be given to you and people who have a valid need for your information, including creditors, insurers, employers, landlords, or other businesses.
• You have to give your employers written consent for them to obtain your information from a reporting agency.
• You can limit prescreened offers of credit and insurance.
• You can obtain a security freeze on your credit report that prevents an agency from releasing your information.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

The EEOC is a body that protects citizens from discrimination against a job applicant.²³ The law applies to employee recruitment, terminations, promotions, harassment, training, salaries and compensation, and benefits.

Arkansas State Laws

According to Ark.Code Ann. § 11-2-124, Employers should not require applicants to give their social media account information or passwords.

Also, people who have had their records sealed in courts can deny that they were either convicted or arrested for the offense. Also, this information should not be released by the custodians.

Filing a Complaint

You can file a complaint to the following bodies if you believe your rights have been discriminated against.

1. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): If you believe you have been discriminated against in your workplace, you can file a charge of discrimination through the EEOC Public Portal.
2.  Fair Trade Commission: Report any fraud against you through the FTC Online Portal.
3. State Labor & Commission Offices: Contact the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing using the following details:

Arkansas Department of Labor
900 West Capital Ave Ste 400
Little Rock, AR 72201

Phone: 501-682-4500 / 501-682-4535
Email: [email protected]

Public records encompass various documents, whether you want to know if someone is married or if they have a criminal record. If you are looking for arrest records, Greene County Sheriff’s Office and the police departments in Marmaduke, Oak Grove Heights, and Paragould should be your starting point. For Greene County criminal records, Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office can provide a wealth of information.

The Arkansas Department of Health, through Vital Records, is a source of information on Greene County public records – these include birth records, death records, and genealogy search.