Phone Directory in Chicot County

The Chicot County Phone Directory gives residents and researchers a way to find contact information for county offices, courts, and public agencies in Chicot County, Arkansas. Lake Village serves as the county seat and is home to the main government offices. This page covers how to reach the Sheriff, Assessor, County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, and County Judge. It also links to state-level tools that cover the whole county. Whether you need a phone number, a mailing address, or a way to file a public records request, this Chicot County directory can help.

Chicot County Phone Directory: County Government Offices

County government in Chicot County is centered in Lake Village. The County Clerk handles voter registration, county court minutes, and marriage license records. The Circuit Clerk manages civil and criminal case filings for the county's circuit court. Both offices are public record custodians under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq., which is the state FOIA law. That law requires agencies to respond to written records requests within three business days. Most standard records like court filings and property documents can be requested without stating a reason.

The County Judge serves as the chief executive of Chicot County government. That office coordinates county road work, handles county ordinances, and manages administrative functions. If you are not sure which county office holds the records you are looking for, a call to the County Judge's office is a reasonable first step. Staff can direct you to the right department. The County Judge also handles some lower-level court matters that do not go to circuit court.

Chicot County borders Arkansas to the east and Mississippi across the river. Cross-jurisdictional records sometimes require contacting agencies in both states. For state-level contacts in Arkansas, the Arkansas General Assembly website maintains a state government directory covering all major agencies.

Chicot County Assessor Contact Directory

The Chicot County Assessor sets property values for tax purposes across the county. That office maintains real property and personal property records that are open to the public. Under Amendment 79 of the Arkansas Constitution, qualifying senior homeowners can apply for a property tax freeze that limits how much their assessed value can rise from year to year. That application goes through the Assessor's office in Lake Village.

The screenshot below comes from the Chicot County page on the Arkansas County Assessors Association website, which lists the current assessor contact information for the county.

The Arkansas County Assessors Association is a reliable backup directory when local office websites are unavailable or out of date. The association page includes phone numbers and mailing addresses for the assessor. For property data searches, try the ARCountyData portal to look up parcel records by owner name or property address.

Court Records and the Circuit Clerk in Chicot County

Chicot County circuit court records are accessible through the AOC Court Records system maintained by the Administrative Office of the Courts. That portal covers filings from circuit courts across all 75 counties. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case type, filing date, hearing schedule, and outcome for closed cases. The system is updated regularly, though new filings may take a day or two to appear online.

A second search option is the Arkansas Court Case Search from the Arkansas Judicial Branch. Both portals pull from the same statewide database but offer slightly different interfaces. Neither covers sealed cases or most juvenile records. For those, you must visit the Circuit Clerk's office in Lake Village and present a valid request. Administrative Order 19 governs which court records can be posted online and which must stay in-office only.

Older cases from before electronic filing may exist only on paper at the clerk's office. Calling ahead to confirm record availability before making a trip saves time. The Arkansas Judicial Branch website also publishes judge assignments and court schedules for each county's circuit, which is useful if you need to appear in court or time a filing.

Public Records and FOIA in Chicot County

Filing a FOIA request in Chicot County follows the same process as anywhere in Arkansas. Put the request in writing and send it to the office that holds the records you need. The agency must respond within three business days. If producing the records will cost more than $25, the office can request payment in advance under § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii). Fees are capped at actual cost of copying and staff time.

The Arkansas Attorney General is the go-to resource if a FOIA request is denied or you think the agency is dragging its feet. The AG can issue opinions on FOIA disputes and provide guidance on what the law requires. Opinions are not binding in court, but they carry real weight and often resolve disputes before litigation. You can also get help from the AG's consumer protection line for general public records questions.

For state agency records not held at the county level, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration handles requests for personnel files, financial records, and tax compliance documents. The Arkansas Crime Information Center maintains the sex offender registry and other public safety databases that are searchable online.

Property Tax and Land Records Lookup

Tax collector records in Chicot County are tied to the values set by the Assessor. Once assessments are finalized, the Tax Collector bills property owners and collects payments. Both offices hold public records. Online tools including the ARCountyData portal and ACTDataScout provide free access to parcel data, ownership history, and assessed values for many Arkansas counties. Check both to see which has better coverage for Chicot County.

The NETR Online Arkansas directory is another resource that lists assessor, recorder, and tax collector contacts along with links to any online record portals the county maintains. That site is useful for finding the direct phone number when you want to call rather than search online. For GIS maps and parcel boundary data, check the county assessor portal if one is available, or use state GIS resources.

Historical land records for Chicot County are preserved at the Arkansas State Archives. The archives hold deed books, early court records, and plat documents going back to the territorial period. Genealogists and title researchers often use those records when tracing land ownership over many decades.

State Contact Resources for Chicot County

Several Arkansas state agencies serve Chicot County residents directly. The Arkansas Secretary of State at (501) 682-1010 maintains a searchable business entity database. If you need to find a registered agent or confirm the legal name of a business operating in Chicot County, the SOS business search is the official source. The Elections Division handles voter registration records and can help you confirm your registration or find your polling place.

Vital records for births, deaths, and marriages are maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2336. Records go back to 1914 for births and deaths, and to 1917 for marriages. In-person, mail, and online requests are all accepted. For legislative contacts, the Arkansas Assembly Directory lists the senators and representatives for Chicot County's districts.

Neighboring Counties and Nearby Pages

Chicot County sits in the far southeast of Arkansas. Bordering counties include Ashley, Desha, and Drew. Those county directories are listed below for residents who may need to search records across county lines. All Arkansas counties follow the same state FOIA rules even though each has its own offices and local procedures.

• Ashley County Phone Directory
• Desha County Phone Directory
• Drew County Phone Directory
• Jefferson County Phone Directory

For statewide court structure and judge contacts, the Arkansas Judicial Branch is the best single source of information on how courts are organized across the state.