Search Poinsett County Phone Directory

The Poinsett County Phone Directory collects contact listings for government offices, courts, and public agencies across the county. Harrisburg serves as the county seat, and most offices are located at or near 401 Market Street. This directory helps residents and researchers find the right phone number fast -- whether it is the circuit clerk, the assessor, the sheriff, or another county office. Poinsett County sits in the Mississippi Delta region of northeast Arkansas, known for its flat agricultural land and a population of roughly 23,000 people. Use this page to look up current office numbers and learn how to access public records.

Poinsett County Government Phone Listings

County Judge J.C. Carter leads county government and can be reached at (870) 578-0600. The main county office line is (870) 578-5333, with the physical address at 401 Market St., Harrisburg, AR 72432. The county judge handles road maintenance, emergency management, and day-to-day administration for the county. General inquiries about county services start here.

County Clerk Teresa Rouse is at (870) 578-4412. Her office keeps official meeting minutes, assumed name certificates, and voter registration records. The Treasurer, Tammie Stanford, manages county funds at (870) 578-4405. The Tax Collector -- also run through the sheriff's office -- can be reached at (870) 578-4415 for property tax payment questions.

Sheriff Kevin Molder heads law enforcement at (870) 578-5411. The sheriff's office handles both policing and the county jail. For non-emergency matters in Harrisburg and the surrounding area, this is the correct contact. The full Poinsett County Government portal lists all department contacts and provides links to online services including property tax payment.

Poinsett County Assessor Phone Directory Listings

Assessor Josh Bradley maintains property records for all of Poinsett County. His office runs two lines: Real Estate at (870) 578-4435 and Personal Property at (870) 578-4430. The mailing address is 401 Market St., P.O. Box 543, Harrisburg, AR 72432. The Poinsett County Assessor page on the county website provides current officer information and links to online property search tools.

The image below is from the Poinsett County Assessor's official page, showing the office's online presence for property records.

Property owners can use this site to check current assessed values, apply for homestead credits worth up to $600 annually, and find contact numbers for appeal hearings.

Personal property -- vehicles, equipment, and business assets -- must be assessed by May 31 each year. Missing the deadline triggers a 10% late penalty under state rules. Senior citizens age 65 and older may qualify for a property tax freeze under Amendment 79 of the Arkansas Constitution. Contact the assessor directly to learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

Circuit Clerk Contact Listings for Poinsett County

Circuit Clerk Misty Russell is the person to call for court records, land filings, and marriage licenses in Poinsett County. Her main number is (870) 578-4420, fax (870) 578-4427, at 401 Market St., Harrisburg, AR 72432. The Poinsett County Circuit Clerk page on the county site describes available services and office hours.

As the ex-officio recorder, the circuit clerk records and indexes all land documents: deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, and liens. Recording fees are $15 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Real Property Transfer Tax applies at $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration on transfers over $100.

Court records held here include civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations cases. Probate filings -- estates, guardianships, conservatorships -- are open to the public under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq. unless sealed by a court order. Passport services are available at this office by appointment.

The image below comes from the official Poinsett County Circuit Clerk page and reflects the county's current court records access interface.

Court records not available online can be requested in person during business hours at the Harrisburg courthouse.

Find Poinsett County Court Records Online

State court records for Poinsett County are searchable through the Arkansas AOC Case Information System. You can search by name, case number, or attorney to find civil, criminal, and probate filings. The Arkansas Court Case Search portal is an alternative route to the same statewide database.

These systems follow Administrative Order 19, which sets the rules for what court records are posted publicly online in Arkansas. Certain categories -- juvenile cases, sealed filings, adoption records -- do not appear in public search results. For those, you need a court order or must contact the circuit clerk directly.

Poinsett County falls within the Second Judicial District of Arkansas. Cases tried in this district can be tracked through the statewide portal from filing date through disposition. Court calendar information -- hearing dates and judge assignments -- is also available for scheduling reference.

Public Records Access in Poinsett County

Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 through § 25-19-120 is the state Freedom of Information Act. It applies to all Poinsett County government offices. Any resident -- or non-resident -- may submit a written FOIA request to the records custodian at the appropriate department. The agency must respond within three business days.

For general county records, send your request to the County Clerk's office at (870) 578-4412. For court documents, contact the Circuit Clerk at (870) 578-4420. For property data, the Assessor's office at (870) 578-4435 handles real estate inquiries. The Arkansas FOIA portal has sample request language and guidance on what information agencies are required to provide.

Under § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii), agencies must notify you if a records request will cost more than $25 to fulfill. You can ask for a cost estimate first. Many basic records -- deed copies, assessment data, court dockets -- involve very small fees. In some cases the agency will waive fees if the request serves clear public interest.

Property Phone Listings and Tax Contacts

The ARCountyData.com portal offers free property record searches for Poinsett County. You can look up owner names, parcel numbers, property addresses, and assessed values through this statewide tool. Data is updated on a rolling basis as the assessor's office records changes in ownership and valuations.

The ACTDataScout property search is another option, giving access to parcel maps, GIS overlays, and ownership history for Poinsett County parcels. Both tools are widely used by researchers who need to connect a property address to a current owner or verify a mailing address.

The NETR Online Arkansas public records index lists direct phone numbers for county assessors, recorders, and tax collectors across all 75 counties. It is a fast reference when you need a specific office number for Poinsett County or any nearby county.

The image below is from the Poinsett County Government website, showing the county's main public portal for services and contact information.

The county portal links to department pages with current staff names and direct phone listings for all major offices.

Local Library and Archive Resources

The Poinsett County Library at 218 N. Main St., Harrisburg -- (870) 578-2728 -- holds local history resources that can support directory research. The library's collection includes historical newspapers, microfilm records, and genealogical databases. Census records and cemetery indexes are available for family history work.

Staff can help with research questions about historical residents and businesses in Harrisburg and the surrounding communities. The library coordinates with the Arkansas State Archives for materials not held locally. Older directories and government records from the 19th and early 20th centuries may be available through archival request.

Nearby Counties Phone Directory Links

Poinsett County neighbors several other northeastern Arkansas counties. Office contact information for these areas can be found on their respective pages:

• Craighead County -- to the north, county seat Jonesboro
• Greene County -- to the northeast, county seat Paragould
• Cross County -- to the southeast, county seat Wynne
• St. Francis County -- to the south, county seat Forrest City
• Woodruff County -- to the southwest, county seat Augusta
• Jackson County -- to the west, county seat Newport

The Arkansas County Assessors Association maintains a full statewide contact directory for elected county officers that is updated each election cycle.