Haley craft
GREENE COUNTY JUVENILE SUPERVISOR
Welcome to THE
Juvenile Division’s Office
The Juvenile Department of Greene County serves our county’s youth and their families. Our officers serve at the leisure of Greene County Circuit Court Judges.
If any emergencies involving a juvenile occur after hours, please dial 911.
Contact
Phone: 870-239-6370
Office: 205 S. 3 1/2 St. Paragould, AR 72450
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Frequently asked questions
What is a fins (Family in Need of Services) petition?
A FINS petition is filed in Court on a juvenile who is:
- Habitually and without justification absent from school while subject to compulsory school attendance.
- Habitually disobedient to the reasonable and lawful commands of the parents, guardians or custodians.
- Absent from home without sufficient cause, permission of justification.
How do I file a FINS Petition?
- If you wish to full out a FINS (Family in Need of Services) application, please contact Haley Craft by phone or by email to set up an appointment.
- Phone: (870) 239-6370
What Can a Judge do with a FINS petition?
- Order family services
- Can order 6-12 months of supervision through the Juvenile Probation Office, that will come with terms and conditions they must follow, i.e. curfew, drug testing, school attendance, etc.
- In certain cases, transfer the custody of a juvenile.
Who May File a FINS petition?
- Any legal guardian of the minor(s).
- Any Law Enforcement Official that believes a FINS petition is appropriate.
- Any school officials.
How Do I pay Fines and Fees?
- Money orders need to be made out to Greene County Juvenile and brought into the office.
What are your business hours?
- Our business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Juvenile Division Office
Meet Our Staff
Derrick underwood
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER
wesley massing
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER
gary sickler
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER
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