(870) 220-2987, Duane Blanchard Ballotpedia does not have any county governments in this state in its coverage scope.. Full list of counties. (870) 356-9924, Steve Jernigan ***The County Judge may, at his discretion, establish by Executive Proclamation additional days when county offices shall be . A justice of the peace cannot be paid as a county employee. Blytheville, AR 72315 302 W. Cherry St. Nevada County (870) 577-1176, Jim Anders The Jefferson County Quorum Court serves as the legislative body of the Jefferson County government. Donations made to the CALS Foundation are tax-deductible for United States federal income tax purposes. Federal financial assistance could be a direct appropriation and deposit to the county or pass-through assistance from the State of Arkansas. The county's Planning Board in January voted 6-1 to approve a request for a conditional use permit for the Mally Wagnon Self-Storage facility, and a neighbor appealed that decision to the Quorum . Izard County It is assessed upon the conviction of a person and included in the judgment entered by the court or if the court suspends imposition of a sentence on the person or places the person on probation and does not enter a judgment of conviction, the court is to impose the booking and administration fee as a cost. Crossett, AR 71635 Otherwise, the funds are credited to the County Emergency Rescue Fund for use exclusively by either the county or the cities within the county, or both, for operating and maintaining emergency rescue services. Box 375 White County In general, the duty of the county assessor is to appraise and assess all real property between the first Monday in January and the first day of July (ACA 26-26-1101). A fee applies. The Sheriff fees are divided 75% to County General and 25% to the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund. Box 996 Pay Perry County District Court fines online. He directly oversees the Road Department, Public Safety, Planning and Development and all County Facilities. Arkansas Code Annotated 12-41-502 says, The county sheriff of each county in this state shall have the custody, rule, and charge of the jail within his or her county and all prisoners committed in his or her county, New Year's Day 2024 will be observed on Monday, January 1, 2024. *Marion and Searcy Counties did not redistrict. Act 742 of 1977, as amended, implements the provisions of Amendment 55 to the Arkansas Constitution. Prior to the enactment of Amendment 61 the road millage was governed by Amendment 3 which required that the road millage be on the ballot at each general election in each county. 14-14-1203(d) provides for the implementation of a legal decrease in salary stating, Any decrease in the annual salary or compensation of a county officer shall not become effective until January 1 following a general election held after such decrease shall have been fixed by the quorum court of the county.. 1986-51, carryover/carryforward balances are subject to the 90% Rule contained in 14-20-103. The original red bricks, now painted white, were made from Perry County clay. Sebastian County As discussed above, Mr. Moore is a member of the Pope County Quorum Court and thus, Perry County Records Deed recordation information and title searches can be performed in person or online. Blair, Diane D., and Jay Barth. Quorum Courts Each of the seventy-five counties of Arkansas is governed by a quorum court. Provide that "government shall not burden a person's freedom of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability". Independence County Box 630 Helena, AR 72342: 870-338-3100: Rufus T. Buie, III Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: 308 Court Square DeWitt, AR 72042: 870-946 . (479) 394-6232, Ronnie Wheeler Hampton, AR 71744 Marion County After the quorum court has approved an ordinance establishing a Drug Enforcement Fund, set the maximum amount of the fund within the maximum threshold set by state law, and appropriated money for the fund, the county judge may approve a county claim for the initial establishment of the Drug Enforcement Fund on the books of the County Sheriff. The maximum amounts of per diem compensation per calendar year are set according to the size of the county. 208 Main Street. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2020 Census Redistricting Data files were released nearly six months behind schedule. It consists of 13 Districts, each represented by a Justice of the Peace for two-year terms. 8400 South Zero St Building B Fort Smith, AR 72903 Mailing Address: P.O. The first five . Donald Knapp Deputy Proseucting Attorney: P.O. The allowance of medical insurance coverage became legal with the passage of Act 363 of 1997 which added (a)(3) to 14-14-1205. (870) 926-7184, Raymond Harvey The County Judge oversees the budget and ensures the adhereance to ordinances passed by the Quorum Court. (501) 920-6179, Tommy Young In accordance with the law, the Sheriff maintains this money and fund and it is not subject to appropriation by the quorum court [AG Opinion No. 21-6-413(e)(1)(A) says that the county clerk fees shall be paid into the county treasury to the credit of the fund to be known as the county clerks cost fund. The law goes on to say in subsection (e)(1)(B) that with the exception of those funds referred to in subdivision (e)(2) of this section, all funds deposited into the county clerks cost fund are general revenues of the county and may be used for any legitimate county purpose., The funds referred to in subdivision (e)(2) are the 35% special revenue funds. 870-475-2578. 26-25-101]. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2005. We make education a priority here and are home to 3 incredible Pre-K-12 public school systems and one of only two Pre-K-12 Catholic Schools in the state. Box 100, Oakland, AR 72661 Phone: 870-431-8363 / 870-404-9001 vacation@blackoakresort.com. Carroll County A county quorum court may appropriate up to 100% of anticipated revenues in the form of federal financial assistance defined as a transfer from a federal agency to a nonfederal entity as a tool of the United States Government to serve public purposes as defined by the United States Congress. The other $1.5 million of the annual appropriation of $15,750,000 for Real Property Reappraisal comes from the State of Arkansas Miscellaneous Agencies Fund. Regan Hill 2770 Timberland Dr. Lepanto. 12-41-505 simply says that the funds shall be credited to a special revenue fund and used for the maintenance, operation, capital expenditures of a county jail 308 Court Square DeWitt, AR 70242. The following table defaults to displaying only 25 counties at a time. Our available enterence is currently on the west side, lower level of the building. 960 Greene 443 Road (870) 489-8247, Kris Muldoon Lenora Marshall Phillips County Click here to view the map of Arkansas counties. P.O. Hot Springs, AR 71901 Mary Philips The 90% funding should be credited to a fund called the County Detention Facility Fund [Fund #3018] or if the county already has a special revenue fund for jail operations the booking fee may be credited to that fund as one of that funds revenue sources. The electorate does not have to approve the levy of general and road taxes for the county. Little Rock, AR. Subdivision (i)(2) lays out the creation of the Drug Control Fund on the books of law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys. Taylor will be ineligible to run for reelection in 2024 under Arkansas law . 185 Bradley 2 West 516 Mimosa Drive Give a donation in someones name to mark a special occasion, honor a friend or colleague or remember a beloved family member. County; Judge : Thomas Eddie Best : 101 Court Square : DeWitt : 72042 . (870) 412-0598 (870) 798-4993, Kellie Matt There are restrictions on how the fund can be used. Perry County Collector's Office Ricky Don Jones (501) 889-5285 (501) 889-5285 Fax (501) 889-5807 Learn more about: Arkansas Property Tax Law Search Tax Records / Receipts Free Search The collector in this county has sponsored a free to the public search. The Arkansas GIS Office is pleased to announce the publication of revised Justice of the Peace districts based on redistricting efforts throughout the state. The Garland County Quorum Court is made up of 13 Justices representing each of the 13 geographic districts in Garland County. Hope, AR 71801 One topic at the gathering dealt with the county government's endorsement . (479) 280-1662, Lawrence Holloway 609 Aplin Ave Perryville, AR. The number of Quorum Court districts per county in Arkansas is based upon population ranges (Arkansas Code 14-14-402). (501) 884-3046, Randy Higgins Using the 90% rule allows for a carry-over cash balance which provides cash flow in the first part of the year when actual (current year) revenue received is less. Additionally, Miller County was the first of the state's counties to be formed upon the creation of the Arkansas Territory. Pre-European Exploration, Prehistory through 1540, European Exploration and Settlement, 1541 through 1802, Louisiana Purchase through Early Statehood, 1803 through 1860, Civil War through Reconstruction, 1861 through 1874, Post-Reconstruction through the Gilded Age, 1875 through 1900, Early Twentieth Century, 1901 through 1940, World War II through the Faubus Era, 1941 through 1967, Divergent Prosperity and the Arc of Reform, 19682022. Redfield, AR 72132 This delay in the delivery schedule created extraordinary circumstances under which redistricting has taken place. Additional support provided by the Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation Inc. Also, the Pope County Road Department will accept sealed bids for the purchase of two (2) or more 2023 or newer Ford F-150 4x4 Extended Cab Trucks. 1951 Masonville Road 14-20-103 is a law that has worked very well for county government since 1879. Therefore, in several counties contrary to what the law says the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund is on the books of the County Treasurer. Mount Ida, AR 71957 Drug Enforcement Fund - A county may provide the Sheriff with another Special Revenue Fund a Drug Enforcement Fund. In the case of per diem compensation for justices of the peace it means a monetary daily allowance or a daily fee [Blacks Law Dictionary and 14-14-1205(a)(2)(A)] for attending a meeting. (870) 647-2041, Tammy Schmidt Booneville, AR 72927 Springdale, AR 72764 As their names imply, quorum courts, justices of the peace, and county judges originally had more of a judicial function rather than the legislative work they now accomplish. (479) 747-1399, President Faulkner County The 25% amount of sheriff fees pursuant to 21-6-307(a)(1)-(17) do not have to be remitted to the county treasury and can be retained by the Sheriff for the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund. 14-21-201 through 14-21-204. For most counties, the carry-over cash balance of any account becomes a part of the projected revenues for the following year. Stone County (870) 577-4413, 4th Congressional District (870) 365-9771, Addie Moore Edwards (870) 504-0390, Danny Aldridge In Arkansas, Perry County is ranked 19th of 75 counties in Courts per capita, and 45th of 75 counties in Courts per square mile. To be in full compliance with the law 100% of the fees should be credited to the County Clerks Cost Fund with 65% then transferred to County General as an appropriated transfer or the 65% can actually be appropriated and expended from the County Clerks Cost Fund for any legitimate county purpose., A.C.A. The county is given the authority to levy up to 5 mills for general purposes in Article 16, Section 9 of the Arkansas Constitution No county shall levy a tax to exceed one-half of one per cent (5 mills) for all purposes.. [Also see 26-25-101]. The fees listed in 21-6-307 are the only fees charged by the Sheriff that are subject to the 75% - 25% split. (6) buildings, grounds & materials used exclusively for public charity. A county can appropriate 100% of a federal or state grant. The funds cannot be used for (1) administrative costs associated with the sheriffs office; or (2) equipment purchases or leasing, salaries or wages, professional services, training, or any other purpose not directly related to a criminal drug investigation. A.C.A. (318) 453-9501, Keith Long However, if the Communications Fund is on the books of the Sheriff the Treasurer must issue a treasurers check to the Sheriff for deposit to the Communications Fund. [2] Yell County is Arkansas's 42nd county, formed on December 5, 1840, from portions of Scott and Pope . Pay Taxes Jobs Bids News Online Services Calendar. (479) 883-1167, Vickie Robertson administers ordinances enacted by the Quorum Court, has custody of county property, accepts grants from federal, state, public and private sources, and hires . The revenue credited to the Collectors Automation Fund is not subject to the excess commission rule and may accumulate from year to year [Subdivisions (c)(3) and (d)]. Arkansas Code Annotated 14-14-1205 establishes the perimeters for the per diem compensation for Justices of the Peace. Ted Harden View the Garland County District Court docket for the current day. Hempstead County A county is also authorized to levy a county library tax by Amendment 38 of the Arkansas Constitution (amended by Amendment 72 and incorporated into Amendment 38 by amending Sections 1 and 3 and adding Section 5). Section 69 of Act 742 of 1977, codified as 14-14-801, simply restated Amendment 55, Section 1(a) saying that county government acting through its county quorum court, may exercise local legislative authority not expressly prohibited by the Arkansas Constitution or by law for the affairs of the county., There is not a state law or constitutional provision expressly prohibiting a quorum court from prescribing additional duties of elected county officials. Prairie County Cabot, AR 72023, T.W. Little River County Box 1026 Marianna, AR 72360. Counties must use other taxing unit sources of revenue to provide for the cost of real property reappraisals if the cost exceeds $7 per parcel. The size of the quorum court varies by county: the smallest counties have nine justices of the peace, while others have eleven or thirteen, and Pulaski Countythe largest county in Arkansashas fifteen. 106 Skinner St. Cross County (501) 297-1026, Doris Sharp 14-14-402. HC 73 Box 77 There are a couple of things in particular to be concerned about. If adequate appropriations and funds are available, the Drug Enforcement Fund may be replenished upon presentation and approval of a county claim. Contacts. Ark. Each of the seventy-five counties of Arkansas is governed by a quorum court. Melbourne, AR 72556 Email the Circuit Clerk. The county judge is the presiding officer over the Quorum Court without a vote, but with the power of veto. Box 197 As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,263. Two other sources of revenue for jail operations are the $40 booking and administrations fee and the local fine that can be levied by the quorum court to help defray the cost of incarcerating prisoners. This means the county executive, the county judge, and legislative body, the quorum court (members of the quorum court hold the title justice of the peace, usually abbreviated JP ), have limited power compared to other states. He is an active member of many boards and organizations, working . (870) 523-7423. Star City, AR 71667 Note 1: Amendment 61 was approved at the general election of 1982. The two largest and most common revenue sources are a dedicated sales tax (must be approved by a vote of the electorate) and general funds of the county. [As with the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund this fund is on the books of the Treasurer in some counties rather than on the books of the Sheriff.]. (479) 234-1393, David Ivy They are chosen by the voters of their county in the general election in November of every even-numbered year. (501) 920-6179, Freddy Ree The proceeds of the fund are used to pay counties and professional reappraisal companies for the reappraisal of real property in lieu of real property reappraisal funding by the local taxing units in each county of the state. Ouachita County They are AG Opinion Numbers 1992-110; 1996-077; and 1997-143. Solgohacchia, AR 72156, Steve Cline P.O. The remaining 10% of the booking fee is to be credited to the County Sheriffs Office Fund as described in 12-41-105 and then transferred by check on a monthly basis to the Treasurer of State for the Law Enforcement Training Fund. The quorum court can overturn the judges veto with a three-fifths (sixty percent) vote of the entire membership of the court. (870) 830-6140, Lillie McMullen Monroe County Box 232 Columbia County Judge Denny Foster leads discussions during Monday's Columbia County Quorum Court meeting in Magnolia. Lee County General Assembly; (2) A quorum court of any county; (3) The city council or board of directors of any municipality; or (4) A member of a school district board of directors. Crawford County 13719 Hwy 140 N The original uses of the fund were to purchase, maintain, and operate an automated record-keeping system. The acquisition and update of software for the automated accounting and record-keeping system was a permitted use of the original law for this automation fund. Lepanto, AR 72354 As an additional note, this additional fine allowed under 16-17-129 to be used to help defray jail expenses applies also to a seatbelt conviction in accordance with 27-37-706. Any county that is declared a disaster area by the Governor or the U.S. government may appropriate in excess of the 90% anticipated revenues only as long as the amount in excess of 90% is used for street cleanup and repair; collection, transportation and disposal of debris; repair or replacement of county facilities and equipment; and other projects or costs directly related to or resulting from the natural disaster., Any county that has a dedicated sales tax one that is dedicated by ballot title may appropriate up to 100% of that dedicated sales tax. In this case the exception is espoused in 21-6-413(e)(2)(C) which says, Funds set aside for automation may be allowed to accumulate from year to year or at the discretion of the clerk may be transferred to the county general fund by a budgeted appropriated transfer. Duties of the Tax Collector Clark County 302 W. Cherry Street Special meetings and committee meetings could technically be set at zero. The county treasurer credits these funds to the County Sheriffs Office Fund, an agency fund on the countys books. Arkansas County 1055 Hickory Flats Lane Crawford County DeQueen, AR 71832 Laws on property taxation in Arkansas have been in constant change throughout the years. Additional support provided by the Arkansas General Assembly. The provisions of 14-14-1210 simply provide a process for adjusting or indexing the minimum and maximum salaries to be paid to county officials. Jackson County 207 South Pine St. Click the Search button above to get started. Of course, many circuit and district court fines remain at the local level and are remitted to the general fund. According to Article 16, Section 5 of the Arkansas Constitution, both real and personal property is taxable. Fees collected by the County Clerk pursuant to 21-6-413, 21-6-415 and 16-20-407 are to be paid into the county treasury to the credit of the county clerks cost fund. Also, 14-14-802(a)(2) requires, A county government, acting through the county quorum court, shall provide, through ordinance, for..law enforcement protection services and the custody of persons accused or convicted of crimes. 2003-074]. . The Grant County Quorum Court meets every third (3rd) Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant County Courthouse Courtroom. 2009-192]. (501) 920-617, 3rd Congressional District Counties of Arkansas have operated under the 90% Rule since 1879 as outlined in Arkansas Code Annotated 14-20-103. Website; Meeting Archives; Veterans Service Office 210 West Church Ave Berryville, AR 72616 870.423.4000.