Paragould DUI Records

Paragould DUI records come from the Paragould Police Department and the Greene County court system. This guide covers how to request arrest reports in person, find DUI court cases online, and access Greene County sheriff records related to DWI arrests in Paragould.

Paragould Police Department Records

The Paragould Police Department is located at 101 North 3 1/2 Street, Paragould, AR 72450. The phone number is (870) 236-7621. Fax is (870) 239-7554. You can also email the department at info@paragouldpolice.org. The PPD website is at paragouldpolice.org.

Reports cost $5.00 each. Payment must be by money order or check. One important detail: records requests must be made in person. The physical address to visit for report pickups is 801 East Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450, not the main department address. Go during business hours on weekdays. Do not try to mail a request expecting them to mail back the report.

The department handles DUI arrest reports, incident reports, and other police records. Accident reports from DUI crashes can also be ordered through BuyCrash or the Arkansas State Police portal at crashreports.ark.org for $10.00.

How to Obtain a Police Report

Paragould is one of the more traditional departments in terms of record access. In-person requests at 801 East Court Street are the required method. Online submission is not available for most report types. Bring $5.00 in a check or money order made out to the Paragould Police Department. The department website at paragouldpolice.org/306/Obtain-a-Police-Report has more detail on the exact process.

If you need multiple reports, bring a separate payment for each one. Checks and money orders only; no cash or credit cards. Make sure to bring identification. The department may require you to show ID before releasing a report. Visit during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Call (870) 236-7621 ahead of your visit to confirm hours and availability.

Greene County Sheriff's Office

The Greene County Sheriff's Office is at 1809 N. Rockingchair Road, Paragould, AR 72450. The phone number is (870) 236-7612. The sheriff's office maintains arrest records for all of Greene County. An online jail roster is available for inmate lookup at the current time. The sheriff's website is at greenecountyso.org.

In 2023, the Greene County Sheriff recorded 468 total arrests including 17 DUI charges. That gives you a sense of the volume of DUI activity in the county. For DUI arrests made by the sheriff's office rather than city police, contact the sheriff's office directly. Some sheriff's arrest records are accessible online through the jail roster. Court case records go through the circuit clerk.

Greene County District and Circuit Courts

Misdemeanor DUI and DWI cases from Paragould go through Greene County District Court. Paragould is the county seat of Greene County, so the court is in the city. The district court handles first and second DWI offenses, traffic citations, and other misdemeanor criminal matters. Case records are public and include filings, hearing dates, pleas, and sentences.

Felony DUI cases go to the Greene County Circuit Court. The circuit clerk maintains all felony criminal records for the county. Since Paragould is the county seat, both the district court and circuit court are accessible within the city. Fines and fees can be paid through pay.arcourts.gov. For full details on the Greene County court system, visit the Greene County DUI Records page.

Searching Paragould DUI Cases Online

Arkansas CourtConnect is the best free tool for searching Paragould and Greene County DUI court cases. The portal covers district and circuit court cases statewide. Search by party name, case number, or offense type. Greene County cases are included in the system. You can check case status and outcomes without going in person.

CourtConnect is available around the clock with brief maintenance windows. For criminal background checks that include DUI convictions, use the Arkansas State Police ARCH system at cbc.ark.org for $22.00 with subject consent. The Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search at apps.ark.org shows people serving time for felony convictions, including felony DUI. The Arkansas Judiciary website links to all court tools.

FOIA Requests in Paragould

For records from the Paragould Police Department, visit in person at 801 East Court Street during business hours. The department follows Arkansas FOIA law, which requires a response within three business days. Written requests can be submitted in person. There is no residency requirement to request records. Fees are based on copying costs, with police reports at $5.00 each.

For records from the Greene County Sheriff or county offices, contact those agencies directly. Some records are exempt under Arkansas law: active criminal investigations, sealed cases, juvenile records, medical information, and some personnel files are not public. If you have questions about what is available, call the Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Hotline at (800) 482-8982 for free guidance. For court records specifically, contact the Greene County Circuit Clerk in Paragould.

DWI Laws in Paragould

Paragould follows Arkansas state law. There is no local DUI ordinance. Adults over 21 face DWI at 0.08% BAC. Drivers under 21 face DUI at 0.02%. First offense: up to one year in jail, $150 to $1,000 fine, six-month suspension. Second offense in five years: seven days to one year in jail, $400 to $3,000 fine, 24-month suspension. Third offense: 90 days to one year in jail, $900 to $5,000 fine, 30-month suspension.

Fourth offense within 10 years: felony, one to six years in prison, four-year license revocation. Arkansas does not allow plea deals to reduce a DWI to a lesser charge. Refusing a chemical test triggers an automatic 180-day suspension under the implied consent law. That refusal is also admissible as evidence of guilt in court. License suspension, reinstatement, and ignition interlock device requirements are managed by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.

Nearby Cities

Paragould is in northeast Arkansas. Jonesboro is about 25 miles to the south and is the nearest large qualifying city.

For county-level DUI records, visit Greene County DUI Records.