Pike County Phone Directory
The Pike County Phone Directory brings together contact listings for county offices, courts, and public agencies serving residents of Murfreesboro and the surrounding area. Whether you need the assessor's office, the circuit clerk, or the sheriff, this directory points you to the right number fast. Pike County sits in the Ouachita foothills of southwestern Arkansas, covering about 601 square miles and roughly 10,200 residents. Office phone numbers, mailing addresses, and key agency contacts are gathered here so you can find what you need without digging through multiple websites.
Pike County Office Phone Listings
The county seat is Murfreesboro, and most key offices are reachable by phone or mail at that location. Pike County Judge Eddie Howard runs county operations and can be reached at (870) 285-2414, P.O. Box 239, Murfreesboro, AR 71958. The judge oversees road crews, emergency management, and the county budget. Calls about general county business or interagency matters go through that office first.
The County Clerk Randee Edwards handles official records such as assumed name filings, meeting minutes, and voter registration. Her number is (870) 285-2743. The Treasurer, Loletia Rather, manages county finances at (870) 285-2422. These offices share the same mailing address and are generally open standard business hours on weekdays.
Sheriff Travis Hill heads law enforcement for the county at (870) 285-3315. The sheriff's office also processes property tax collections for the county. If you need to reach a deputy or report a non-emergency matter, this is the number to call.
Note: Most Pike County offices are at P.O. Box 239, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 -- call ahead to confirm hours before visiting in person.
Find Phone Numbers Through the Pike County Assessor
The Pike County Assessor is Staci Stewart, reachable at (870) 285-3316 with a fax at (870) 285-3273. The mailing address is P.O. Box 356, Murfreesboro, AR 71958. Her office lists property ownership records, assessed values, and parcel data for all real estate in the county.
Property owners who file a homestead credit application can get up to $600 off their annual tax bill. Senior and disabled veteran relief programs are also available from this office. Personal property -- cars, trucks, and business equipment -- must be assessed by May 31 each year to avoid a 10% late penalty.
The assessor's records are useful even beyond tax purposes. They tie owner names to parcel addresses, which can help you locate a property contact or verify who holds a piece of land. Public access computers are available in the office during business hours for property research.
The image below, sourced from the Arkansas Counties Association Pike County page, shows the assessor's online listing.
This directory page is updated regularly and lists current officer names and contact numbers for Pike County.
Pike County Circuit Clerk Phone Directory
Circuit Clerk Sabrina Williams is the main contact for court records and land filings in Pike County. Her office number is (870) 285-2231, fax (870) 285-3281, at P.O. Box 219, Murfreesboro, AR 71958. The circuit clerk acts as the ex-officio recorder, which means deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps all pass through this office.
Court records in Pike County date from 1895 -- a courthouse fire in that year destroyed earlier documents, though an abstract book survived. Civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations cases from 1895 forward are on file. Recording fees run $15 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Marriage licenses and passport applications are also handled here.
Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105, custodians of public records must make files available to the public within three business days of a proper request. The circuit clerk's office follows this rule for court documents that are not sealed or restricted by a judge's order.
Note: Court records that are sealed or involve juveniles may require a court order before the clerk can release copies under Arkansas law.
Search Pike County Court Records Online
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts runs the statewide case search system. You can look up Pike County civil, criminal, and probate cases by party name or case number through this portal. Most records from 1895 onward are indexed, though some older filings may only exist as paper copies at the courthouse.
The Arkansas Court Case Search portal is another route to statewide case data. Both systems follow Administrative Order 19, which sets the rules for online access to court records in Arkansas. Certain sensitive case types -- juvenile matters, adoption filings -- are blocked from public search results.
For older or archived cases not found online, contact the circuit clerk directly at (870) 285-2231. Paper files may need to be retrieved from storage. Copies cost a standard per-page fee set by state law.
Pike County Public Records and FOIA Requests
Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq. is the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. It covers nearly all records held by government bodies in the state, including Pike County offices. Any person can submit a FOIA request without stating a reason. The agency has three business days to respond.
Written requests work best. Address your request to the records custodian at the specific office -- the county clerk for county business records, the circuit clerk for court filings, the assessor for property data. The Arkansas FOIA portal has guidance on how to write and submit requests properly.
Under § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii), if your request will cost more than $25 to fulfill, the custodian must notify you before proceeding. You can ask for an estimate upfront and decide whether to proceed. Most basic document copies cost very little -- a few cents per page in most county offices.
Tip: Be specific in your FOIA request -- include dates, names, or case numbers to help the custodian locate records quickly and keep costs low.
Property and Tax Contact Listings in Pike County
Several online portals list Pike County property records with owner names and contact addresses. The ARCountyData.com portal provides free public access to real estate records for participating Arkansas counties. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel ID to find ownership details, sales history, and assessed values.
The ACTDataScout portal also covers Pike County real property, showing parcel maps, ownership records, and tax assessment data. Both tools are commonly used by researchers, title companies, and anyone who needs to identify a property owner or verify a mailing address.
The NETR Online Arkansas directory lists county assessor, recorder, and tax collector contact information for all 75 counties, including Pike. It is a useful starting point when you need to quickly look up a county office phone number.
Crater of Diamonds and Pike County Phone Directory
Pike County is home to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro -- the only diamond-producing site open to the public anywhere in the world. The park can be reached at (870) 285-3113, located at 209 State Park Road, Murfreesboro, AR 71958. This number is useful if you are researching permits, special events, or park administration contacts.
The image below is sourced from the Arkansas State Parks website for Crater of Diamonds, showing the park's official online presence.
State park offices in Arkansas are part of the public agency network and are reachable under FOIA for administrative records. The Arkansas State Parks main office is in Little Rock if you need statewide contact information.
State-Level Resources for Pike County Directory Searches
The Arkansas Secretary of State at (501) 682-1010 maintains business entity records statewide. If you need the registered agent or address for a business operating in Pike County, the Secretary of State's business search portal is the place to start. Records are free to search online.
The Arkansas General Assembly site carries the full state legislative directory with contact numbers for all 135 legislators -- useful if you need to reach your district representative about local matters. The Assembly Directory lists Senate and House members with office phone numbers and district locations.
For vital records -- birth, death, marriage -- contact the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2336, 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205. Historical records going back to 1914 are on file. The Arkansas State Archives holds older county records and historical directories that may not be available anywhere else.
Note: The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration at dfa.arkansas.gov handles state tax and vendor records if you need a business contact in state government.
Nearby Counties in the Pike County Phone Directory
Pike County borders several other Arkansas counties. If you need offices in a neighboring area, these county pages can help:
- Clark County -- to the north, county seat Arkadelphia
- Hot Spring County -- to the northeast, county seat Malvern
- Garland County -- to the north, county seat Hot Springs
- Howard County -- to the west, county seat Nashville
- Sevier County -- to the southwest, county seat De Queen
- Montgomery County -- to the northwest, county seat Mount Ida
Each county page lists its own office phone numbers, clerk contacts, and court access details. The Arkansas Counties Association also keeps a full statewide directory of elected county officers updated after each election cycle.