Paragould Inmate Population
The Paragould inmate population data runs through the Paragould Police Department and the Greene County Detention Center. Paragould sits in Greene County. The county jail is at 1809 N. Rockingchair Road in Paragould. The Sheriff's Office posts an inmate roster online. This page covers police records contact info, the county jail roster, district court info, and the FOIA request process. The Paragould inmate population search is free under Arkansas law.
Paragould Inmate Population Overview
Which County Holds Paragould Inmates
Paragould is the county seat of Greene County. All Paragould Police arrests go to the Greene County Detention Center at 1809 N. Rockingchair Road, Paragould, AR 72450. Phone: 870-239-6334. The Greene County Sheriff's Office is at 870-239-6343. Visit the Greene County inmate population page for the full county rundown.
The Sheriff posts a live inmate roster online. The Greene County Sheriff is Steve Franks. The detention center handles all arrests in the county.
Paragould Police Department
The Paragould Police Department handles arrests within city limits. The address is 101 N. 3 1/2 Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Phone: 870-236-7621.
The department covers daily city law enforcement and feeds arrests into the county jail. Records requests go through the police records division.
Paragould District Court
The Paragould District Court is at the Greene County Courthouse, 320 W. Court St., 2nd Floor. Phone: 870-239-7508. The court hears city-level misdemeanors, traffic, and preliminary felonies tied to Paragould Police arrests. Felony cases tied to the Paragould inmate population go to the Greene County Circuit Court.
Use the Arkansas CourtConnect portal to look up cases. Search by name, case number, or filing date.
Search the Greene County Roster for Paragould Inmates
To check on a Paragould arrest, use the Greene County Sheriff's online roster. Each record shows the inmate's name, mugshot, charges, and bond. The Sheriff also posts a most wanted page and a sex offender section. Visit the Greene County Sheriff site for the latest data.
Note: The Paragould inmate population gets tracked at the Greene County jail level, since the city does not run its own holding facility for long stays.
FOIA Requests for Paragould Records
Arkansas FOIA covers Paragould Police records and Greene County jail records under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101. Send a written FOIA request to the right office. The three-day response rule applies. Juvenile records are sealed under § 9-27-309.
State and Federal Paragould Inmate Lookup
State prison inmates from Paragould cases show on the ADC inmate search. Filter by county of conviction set to Greene. Federal inmates are tracked through the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator.
Sign up for VINE custody alerts at VINELink. The Arkansas VINE hotline is 1-800-510-0415.
Victim Rights and Notification in Paragould
Victims of crimes connected to the Paragould inmate population have rights under Arkansas law. The Crime Victims' Bill of Rights covers the right to be told about court dates, the right to attend hearings, and the right to give a statement at sentencing. Prosecutors are required to keep victims informed as the case moves through the system.
VINELink registration is the easiest way to track an inmate's custody. Victims can also ask the prosecuting attorney's office for direct case updates. Most Arkansas counties have a victim advocate on staff who can help with notifications and court accompaniment.
Bond Types in Paragould
Paragould accepts several bond types for inmate population releases. Cash bonds are the most direct. The full amount is paid in cash at the jail booking desk. The cash is held by the court and refunded after the case ends, minus any court costs or fines.
Surety bonds are posted through licensed bail bondsmen. The bondsman charges a non-refundable fee, usually 10 percent of the bond amount. The bondsman then guarantees the full bond to the court. If the inmate fails to appear, the bondsman is on the hook for the full amount.
Property bonds are accepted in some cases. The defendant pledges real estate worth at least double the bond amount. The court records a lien against the property. Signature bonds (also called PR bonds) are sometimes granted for low-risk defendants charged with minor offenses, with no money required.
Paragould Commissary Deposit Methods
Inmates in the Paragould inmate population use the commissary to buy snacks, hygiene items, writing supplies, and phone time. Funds are added to each inmate's account in a few ways.
Most facilities have a lobby kiosk that takes cash or card deposits 24 hours a day. Money orders sent through the mail must include the inmate's name and booking number. Many jails also accept online deposits through a contracted vendor like Tiger Commissary or Access Corrections. The vendor charges a small processing fee per deposit.
Parole Process for Paragould Inmates
State prison inmates from Paragould cases come up for parole review under rules set by the Arkansas Parole Board. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-93-202, the board posts info about each parole-eligible inmate at least six months before the hearing. The post lists the inmate's name, ADC number, prior revocations, and a recent photo.
The board meets several times each month. Hearings are not open to the public for most cases. Victims and family of victims can attend or send written statements. The board votes on whether to grant parole, deny it, or set the case for review at a later date. Parole grants usually come with conditions like supervision, drug testing, and restrictions on travel.
Paragould Mugshot and Photo Release
Mugshots taken during Paragould inmate population intake are public records under Arkansas FOIA. Most county sheriff offices release booking photos on request. Some post them directly to the online roster. A few smaller offices ask for supervisor approval before releasing a photo, especially if the case is tied to an active investigation.
Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105, the Sheriff has three business days to respond to a mugshot request. The fee is limited to actual duplication cost. Mugshots may be delivered as a digital file or a printed copy. Older mugshots, including ones from cases that ended years ago, can usually still be pulled from archived records.
Sentencing and Transfer to State Prison
An inmate from the Paragould inmate population who gets a state prison sentence does not stay at the county jail forever. Once the case is final and a state prison commitment is signed, the Arkansas Department of Correction takes custody. The transfer can take weeks or months because of the ADC waiting list.
While waiting for transfer, the inmate stays at the county jail under a state hold. The county is reimbursed by the state for housing the inmate. Once transferred, the inmate is processed at an ADC intake unit, given an ADC number, and assigned to a state prison facility. From that point, the inmate shows up on the ADC inmate search portal.
Victim Rights and Notification in Paragould
Victims of crimes connected to the Paragould inmate population have rights under Arkansas law. The Crime Victims' Bill of Rights covers the right to be told about court dates, the right to attend hearings, and the right to give a statement at sentencing. Prosecutors are required to keep victims informed as the case moves through the system.
VINELink registration is the easiest way to track an inmate's custody. Victims can also ask the prosecuting attorney's office for direct case updates. Most Arkansas counties have a victim advocate on staff who can help with notifications and court accompaniment.
Nearby Arkansas Cities
Paragould sits in northeast Arkansas with other cities nearby.