Garland County Phone Directory

The Garland County Phone Directory connects residents with the contact listings they need across county offices, courts, and public agencies in and around Hot Springs. Garland County is one of the more populated counties in central Arkansas, with a range of government departments that handle everything from property records to court filings. This page covers the primary contacts for each major office and links to state and local online tools that let you search records, look up property data, and submit public records requests without picking up the phone. If you need to reach any part of Garland County government, this directory is a reliable starting point.

Garland County Government Phone Directory

The main county government website at garlandcounty.org is the official source for Garland County department contact listings. The site covers the county judge's office, road department, human resources, and all elected officials with their direct phone lines and mailing addresses. It is updated regularly and is typically the fastest way to confirm that you have a current number before you call.

Below is a screenshot from the Garland County government site, showing how the county presents its office contact listings publicly.

Department pages on the county site each have a direct line, mailing address, and in many cases the name of the department head. If you need to route a call or letter to a specific person, starting on the department's own page is the right move.

Garland County Phone Listings for Property and Assessor

The Garland County Assessor handles property valuation, parcel records, and homestead exemption applications for all land in the county. The assessor's records are a key part of the public contact directory because they tie ownership names and mailing addresses to every parcel in Garland County. If you need to find out who owns a piece of land or locate a mailing address for a specific property, the assessor's office is the place to start.

For online property searches, ARCountyData.com provides free public access to Garland County parcel records including ownership history and current assessed values. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel number. The ACTDataScout tool adds mapping overlays and GIS data for more detailed parcel research.

The NETR Online Arkansas public records directory also lists direct contact information for the Garland County assessor, recorder, and tax collector alongside links to any county-run online portals. It is a useful cross-reference when you want to confirm which office handles a specific type of record.

Seniors in Garland County who qualify under Amendment 79 of the Arkansas Constitution can apply for a property tax freeze at the assessor's office. The application requires proof of age and residency, and staff can walk you through the process in person or by phone.

Garland County Court Records Phone Directory

The Garland County Circuit Clerk is the main contact for court filings, certified copies, and docket inquiries. Civil, criminal, and domestic cases filed in the county run through the circuit court, and the clerk's office manages access to all of those records. Walk-in service and mail-in requests are both accepted at the Hot Springs courthouse.

The state runs two online portals that cover Garland County court cases. The Arkansas AOC case portal and the Arkansas Court Case Search both let you search by party name, case number, or attorney. Administrative Order 19 governs which records appear in those public systems. Sealed records, expunged cases, and certain juvenile matters are excluded from public online access.

For restricted records not available through the online portal, a written request to the circuit clerk is required. The clerk can advise you on the correct form and any associated costs for retrieving older or sealed documents.

Public Records Requests in Garland County

Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq., all public agencies in Garland County must make their records available to the public unless a specific exemption applies. Section § 25-19-105 requires a response within three business days. For requests that involve significant staff work, the agency can recover costs above $25 under § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii). The Arkansas FOIA portal has sample forms and guidance.

The Arkansas Attorney General provides FOIA guidance and can issue legal opinions on records disputes. The Arkansas Secretary of State at 501-682-1010 handles business entity records and lists registered agents and officer contacts for companies operating in Garland County.

Garland County Sheriff and Law Enforcement Contacts

The Garland County Sheriff's Office serves the unincorporated areas of the county. Its administrative line, dispatch number, and jail contact information are publicly available. The City of Hot Springs operates a separate police department with its own contact listings. Both offices are listed through the county government site.

For statewide criminal records, the Arkansas Crime Information Center maintains the sex offender registry and handles criminal history requests. The Arkansas State Police handles fingerprint-based background requests and provides identification bureau services for matters beyond the county level. Vital records including birth and death certificates for Garland County residents are held by the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2336.

More Garland County Phone Directory Resources

The Garland County Tax Collector handles property tax billing and payments for all parcels in the county. If you need a paid tax receipt, want to confirm that a prior year payment was applied, or have a question about a bill amount, the collector's office is the right contact. The assessor sets the values, and the collector handles the billing. These are two separate offices, each with its own phone line at the Hot Springs courthouse.

State legislators who represent Garland County can be reached through the Arkansas State Legislature Assembly Directory. That directory lists both Capitol and district office phone numbers for every state senator and representative. Voter registration for Garland County is processed by the county clerk's office. The Arkansas Secretary of State elections portal also lets residents check their registration status online without making a call.

For older records and historical research tied to Garland County, the Arkansas State Archives holds documents that predate current county filing systems. Some older deed and court records from the Hot Springs area are only available at the archives. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration maintains a state employee directory for executive branch agencies that serve Garland County. It covers tax administration, procurement, and personnel management contacts for the state level. The Arkansas General Assembly site links to the full state government directory, which is useful when you need to find a state agency by function.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Garland County is in west-central Arkansas and shares borders with several counties that have their own directory pages. For contacts in the surrounding area, see Saline County, Hot Spring County, Clark County, Pike County, and Montgomery County. The city of Hot Springs also has its own phone directory page with city-specific office contacts.