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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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County filter Greene; office heading Greene · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: afcce992be75ec239d1c1b794f6f7cc5d91848196077df19c26bdabb777c4830

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

Listed as active Health Unit. County identifies the listed unit; it does not establish exclusive residency eligibility. Confirm which services are available at this unit.

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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

Published DHS regional routing. Confirm contact details, eligibility and current program availability.

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Page 1; Region 3 county list · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 93f68289746031518c2a01ca4ffdb3cc45552c06fd6599a1a1ea0f7de1fd5d8f

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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Office heading Jonesboro Child Support Office; Counties Served field · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 8cbb30e950d45348d8cbf5f420a7fb5321f6d613e6509ed23e034e0619d03fdb

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 ↗

Source SHA-256: 7f197651e133856347d01dd48ddf37a4e7564efe4ff7cb531435736964d9ef17

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

Source directory dated October 1, 2026. Confirm appointments and accreditation; the listing does not guarantee benefits or representation.

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Page 5; Greene COUNTY row · Source ↗

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Prison & Jail Operational Blueprint

Operational framework for Arkansas prisons and county jails from intake and classification through medical and mental-health care, grievances, discipline, PREA, legal access, transfer, release, reentry, oversight, and records.

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Jail, prison, parole, or reentry pathway

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Jail, prison, parole, or reentry

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Jail, prison, parole, or reentry situation pathway

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Jail, prison, parole, or correctional complaint

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Arkansas County Justices of the Peace Procedures Manual (2022)

Association of Arkansas Counties reference manual describing the duties, responsibilities, procedures, meetings, ordinances, budgeting, and day-to-day work of Arkansas justices of the peace and quorum courts. 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 Indexed Legal Documents Database
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Arkansas Justice Gap and Legal Aid Infrastructure

The unmet civil legal need, rural barriers, and the interconnected legal-aid ecosystem serving low-income residents.

Access To JusticeBenefitsCourt Forms
The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 1–2
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Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation and IOLTA

Access-to-justice funding and policy infrastructure supported by mandatory Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts, filing-fee surcharges, donations, and grants.

Access To JusticeIOLTALegal Aid Funding
The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 15
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Arkansas Access to Justice

Self-help, courthouse kiosk, limited-scope, and pro bono access resources for civil legal needs.

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Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 (July 2026)

Arkansas driver-license study guide covering road rules, signs, safe-driving responsibilities, testing material, licensing requirements, and selected traffic and vehicle laws. 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.

Driver LicenseIndexed DocumentLegal Reference
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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 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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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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Identify the institution and policy

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Arkansas Sentencing Order Instructions

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Arkansas Sentencing Order 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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Document harm and notice

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Get legal help

Contact counsel, advocacy organizations, or courts for urgent constitutional, disability, or safety issues.

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Use internal remedies

File timely grievances, appeals, medical requests, PREA reports, or classification challenges as applicable.

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Request records

Seek grievances, logs, video preservation, medical records, policies, and disciplinary records through lawful channels.

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Sentencing Order Additional Charges

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Sentencing Order Additional Charges.” 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 Sentencing Order Form (December 2025)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Arkansas Sentencing Order Form (December 2025).” 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 Indexed Legal Documents Database
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Reentry navigator

Builds a practical plan for identification, housing, benefits, work, healthcare, supervision, transportation, and record questions.

Policy & Procedure Manual Needs live check
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Arkansas Parole Board Policy Manual

Searchable Arkansas Parole Board policy manual addressing parole-review procedures, hearings, release decisions, supervision considerations, victim participation, and related board operations, with noted amendments affecting clemency 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 Division of Correction Inmate Handbook (November 2022)

Arkansas Division of Correction handbook describing inmate rules, institutional procedures, classification, discipline, grievances, property, communications, programs, medical access, release preparation, and responsibilities. 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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