Lesa Gramling
CIRCUIT CLERK
Circuit Clerk ‘s Office
The Circuit Clerk is the Clerk of the Circuit Courts and acts as the ex-officio recorder of Greene County. The Circuit Court is made up of Domestic Relations, Civil, Criminal, and Juvenile Courts. The administrative duties of the Circuit Clerk are to maintain a record of all proceedings of the Circuit Courts and serve as the Land Recorder for the County. The Circuit Clerk issues summons, warrants, subpoenas, and writs as authorized by the Circuit Court for delivery by the Greene County Sheriff or private court-appointed process server. The Circuit Clerk also maintains a file of all cases pending with the Circuit Court, as well as all the records of past court cases and their dispositions.
Contact
Phone: 870-239-6330
Fax: 870-239-3550
Helpful Information
Resources
Greene County Land Records
PLEASE NOTE: The Circuit Clerk’s/Recording office will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for land recording and 4:30 p.m. for all other services.
Register for fraud alerts
Registrants will be notified via email at any time a document is recorded with the Recorder of Deeds in the name registered.
Fees
Fees
Recording of any documents in the Land Records: $15 for the 1st page and $5 for each additional page.
- Notary: $15 for the 1st page and $5 for each additional page.
- Official Bonds: $15 for 1st page and $5 for each additional page
- Plats: $15 for the 1st page and $5 for each additional page.
- Surveys: $15 for the 1st page and $5 for each additional page. The State requires them to be recorded at the State level, but are not required at the Clerk’s office.
- Soldier’s and Sailor’s Discharges: No charge.
- Financing Statements: Now recorded at the State level. None are accepted here.
- Opening a new case in Circuit Court: $165 with an additional charge of $2.50 per summons.
- Reopening an old case: $50
- Child Support Payment Report: $0.50
- Transfer from any district or circuit court to another circuit court: $50
- Out of State Judgement: $165
- Non-judicial Foreclosure: $140
- Appeal from District Court: $150
- Certified Copy: $5
- Receiving or sending faxes: $1 per page
- Copies received in Office: $0.20
Deadlines
Deadlines
The cut-off time for recording of any documents in the land record is at 4:00 pm each day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do we legally proceed with this case?
A: We are bound by law to not give legal advice. The public sometimes believes that they can come to our office and get fill-in-the-blank paperwork. Actually, the only court paperwork that we are required to keep for the public is the State Authorized Order of Protection paperwork. Most other paperwork is presented by an attorney. Private individuals do sometimes appear with their own paperwork, but we are not allowed by law to give them any advise on the legality of its validity. Our answer is always, “if you don’t know how to get or fill out the proper paperwork, we suggest you hire an attorney.” We know this is very frustrating for people that cannot afford an attorney, but neither myself nor my staff have been to law school and none of us have a license to practice law.
The Arkansas Legal Services Programs has realized the need for such services and provides information on various legal situations that the public can get help with. Visit their website site and you can:
- Find out which office serves your county
- Get answers to frequently asked legal questions
- Download self-help forms
Meet Our Staff
STEPHANIE METZ
CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK
Valerie Smith
DEPUTY CLERK
Melanie burge
DEPUTY CLERK
Callie Peeples
DEPUTY CLERK
Jodie POTTER
DEPUTY CLERK
Amie Griffin
DEPUTY CLERK
Our divisions
Domestic Relations Division
Domestic Relations Division
The Greene County Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains the records for the Domestic Relations Division of Circuit Court. In the Domestic Relations Division, cases are initiated by the filing of a complaint or petition by the Plaintiff. A case may also be initiated by a transfer from another jurisdiction, in-state or out-of-state. Types of Domestic Relations cases are, but not limited to: Divorce, Annulment, Separate Maintenance, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Paternity, Domestic Abuse, Contempt and Body Attachment.
Some Domestic records may be accessed at any time at AOC Court Connect
Civil Division
Civil Division
The Greene County Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains the records for the Civil Division of Circuit Court. In the Civil Division a court action is initiated by the filing of a complaint or petition by the Plaintiff. A case may also be initiated by an appeal from a lower court (i.e. small claims). Examples of the specific types of cases filed in the Civil Division are, but not limited to: Negligence, Bad Faith, Fraud, Malpractice Product Liability, Contract Issues, Foreclosures, Quiet Title, Injunction, Partition Condemnation, Replevin, Declaratory Judgement, Unlawful Detainer, Removal of Disabilities, and Name Changes.
Some civil records may be accessed at any time at AOC Court Connect
Criminal Division
Criminal Division
The Greene County Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains the records for the Criminal Division of Circuit Court. Most court actions are initiated in criminal court by the filing of an Information by the Prosecuting Attorney. The Information is a formal accusation of crime. The Information must be accompanied by an Affidavit showing cause for the issuance of the Information and/or a bench warrant. A cause of action may also be initiated by a Grand Jury indictment or may be filed as an appeal from and inferior court (i.e. District Court).
Some Criminal records may be accessed at any time at AOC Court Connect
Juvenile division
Juvenile Division
The Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office maintains the records for the Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court. Juvenile records are not open to the public. Records may only be accessed by the attorneys of record or by government agencies involved in the case. Any other access has to be issued through a Court Order signed by a Circuit Judge.
In the Juvenile Division, proceedings shall be commenced by the filing of a petition with the Circuit Clerk’s Office by the Prosecuting Attorney for family in need of services or delinquency or the Arkansas Department of Human Services for dependency-neglect.
Child Support Division
Child Support Division
The Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office only accepts child support payments when specifically ordered by the court. If there is no court order directing payments through the Circuit Clerk’s office, individuals must use the payment method designated in their court documents, such as the State Disbursement Unit or other authorized services. Please refer to your court order or contact the appropriate agency for guidance before submitting a payment.
Phone: (870) 239-6330
Office: 320 W. Court St. Paragould, AR 72450 Room #124
Contact Us
Greene County Courthouse is here to serve its citizens with courtesy and excellence. Contact us today for any questions you may have.