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Greene County: 24 county and regional listings, plus statewide and federal routes. A regional office may be located in a different county.

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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Greene DHS county office

County DHS contact for SNAP, Medicaid and TEA application questions. Ask about documents, interviews, notices and appeals.

809 Goldsmith Road, Paragould, AR 72451-0839

870-236-8723 (v)

Published county match: Greene

Published hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Confirm services and hours before traveling.

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Greene County Health Unit - Paragould

Published services: Community Services, Environmental Health, Family Planning, HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunizations, Maternity, Public Health Preparedness, TB Program, Vital Records, WIC, Women's Health

801 Goldsmith Rd, Paragould, 72450

870-236-7782

Published county match: Greene

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 32; County field Greene · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: b3d81f3afd8f1a29040b97b6adaf488480cc1a6547ad454d2956ac368dd834c7

Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Ask about older-adult meals, caregiver support, senior centers, in-home assistance and transportation. Available programs, age criteria and waiting lists vary.

870-972-5980

Published county match: Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lawrence, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, Randolph, St. Francis

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Child support servicesRegional contact

Jonesboro Child Support Office

Ask about child-support applications, payments, enforcement and an existing agency case. A support office does not replace a custody or divorce court.

2006 Latourette St, Jonesboro, AR 72404

870-972-5510

Published county match: Craighead, Greene, Poinsett

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Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 3 Veteran Service Officer — Ric Bolton

Regional veterans benefits contact and referral when the county officer is unavailable or a position is listed vacant.

870-253-9767

Published county match: Baxter, Clay, Cleburne, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, Randolph, Sharp, St. Francis, Stone, White, Woodruff

County matches use the county row’s district number. District 4 spells Hot Spring as Hot Springs; canonical Arkansas county name retained.

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Page 2; DISTRICT 3; county district numbers on pages 3–9 · Source ↗

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Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Greene County Veteran Service Officer

County veterans benefits contact; district 3. Ask about claims assistance, appointments and current accreditation.

(870) 565-1794

Published county match: Greene

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A court may enter judgment because a required response or appearance was not made.

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Default judgment

A default judgment may be entered when a party fails to respond or participate as required, but procedural requirements still must be satisfied.

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Debt lawsuits, judgments, and garnishment

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Judgment

A judgment is a court’s formal decision resolving claims or awarding relief. It may create enforcement rights and appeal deadlines.

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Court order or judgment

A signed judicial decision directing conduct, setting findings, or resolving part or all of a case.

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Dismissal without prejudice

A dismissal without prejudice ends the current case or claim without necessarily preventing a corrected or timely new filing.

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Dismissed without prejudice practical consequence guide

The case or request was dismissed, but the dismissal may not permanently prevent refiling.

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Arkansas Civil and Criminal Benchbook (2022)

Arkansas judicial benchbook consolidating selected statutes, court rules, case law, forms, and practical reference material for civil and criminal proceedings. The benchbook states that it is a quick reference and carries no independent legal authority. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas District Court Benchbook (2017)

Administrative Office of the Courts district-court benchbook covering court management, jurisdiction, civil and criminal procedure, magistrates, recordkeeping, special appointments, traffic matters, and other district-court subjects. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws and Highway Commission Regulations (2025 Edition)

Large searchable compilation of Arkansas motor-vehicle and traffic statutes and State Highway Commission regulations, including licensing, registration, equipment, roadway conduct, enforcement, commercial vehicles, and related transportation rules. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Commercial VehiclesDriver LicensingHighway Regulations
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Election Laws of Arkansas and Constitution of 1874 (2025 Edition)

2025 Arkansas Secretary of State compilation of election statutes together with the Arkansas Constitution, covering election administration, candidates, ballots, voting, campaign practices, recounts, offenses, and related constitutional provisions. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas Soldiers' and Airmen's Civil Relief Guide

Arkansas National Guard legal-assistance guide explaining state civil-relief protections for qualifying Soldiers, Airmen, and spouses, including leases, contracts, court proceedings, interest, enforcement, and access to military legal help. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Civil ReliefContractsCourt Stays
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Civil Disposition Sheet Instructions (2017)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Civil Disposition Sheet Instructions (2017).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

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Domestic Relations Disposition Sheet Instructions (2017)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Domestic Relations Disposition Sheet Instructions (2017).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

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Douglas v. First Student, Inc. (Arkansas Supreme Court, 2011)

Arkansas Supreme Court opinion answering a certified question concerning the limitations period for a private cause of action under the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 11-4-218(e). The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Notice and Acknowledgment Form (2019)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Notice and Acknowledgment Form (2019).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

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Civil Summons Form (2019)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Civil Summons Form (2019).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

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Arkansas Medical Practices Act: Statutes and Rules (Revised August 2025)

Arkansas State Medical Board compilation of Medical Practices Act statutes and board rules governing physician and practitioner licensing, conduct, discipline, prescribing, telemedicine, hearings, and related medical regulation. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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DNet Reports User Manual Addendum

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court reference & manual “DNet Reports User Manual Addendum.” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

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Arkansas Free Legal Answers and Limited-Scope Services

Online civil legal questions, volunteer attorneys, eligibility, question limits, and unbundled legal help.

ConsumerCourt FormsCourts
The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 13–14
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Appellate Court Cover Sheet and Instructions

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Appellate Court Cover Sheet and Instructions.” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

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Arkansas Child Welfare System Trajectory

The shift toward prevention, evidence-based services, modernized licensure, independent monitoring, and community family stabilization.

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Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 12
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Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers (2018)

Federal Children’s Bureau caseworker guide covering intake, assessment, investigation, safety and risk analysis, family engagement, service planning, placement, reunification, and case closure in child-protection practice. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas Covenant Marriage Act Form and Information

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Arkansas Covenant Marriage Act Form and Information.” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

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