Prairie County Phone Directory Listings
The Prairie County Phone Directory is a reference for contact listings, office phone numbers, and public agency information across the county. Prairie County is unique in Arkansas -- it has two county seats, Des Arc and DeValls Bluff, with a courthouse in each location. This setup means some county offices run dual lines and split services between two towns. Whether you need the circuit clerk, the assessor, the sheriff, or another department, this directory points you to the right number. Prairie County had a population of 8,282 as of the 2020 Census and covers the flat agricultural land of the Grand Prairie region.
Prairie County Government Phone Directory
County Judge Lawrence Holloway heads county government and can be reached at (870) 256-3741, with the main address at 605 Hwy. 38 East, Des Arc, AR 72040. The judge oversees county operations, road maintenance, and emergency management. General county business inquiries start with this office. The Prairie County Government website lists department contacts and online service options for the county.
Sheriff Rick Parson handles law enforcement at (870) 256-4137. His office also covers tax collection through the collector's function, managed by Troy Geisler at (870) 256-4137. The Treasurer, Tabitha Gates, manages county finances at (870) 256-4786. County offices observe standard state holiday schedules.
Prairie County's dual-seat arrangement means some services split between Des Arc and DeValls Bluff. Both courthouses are open to the public on regular business days. If you are unsure which location handles a specific matter, call the county judge's office first to confirm. The Quorum Court meets on a set schedule with justices of the peace representing county districts, and its meetings are open to the public under state law.
Note: Prairie County has courthouses in both Des Arc and DeValls Bluff -- confirm which location handles your records request before making the trip.
Prairie County Assessor Contact Information
Assessor Karan Skarda maintains property records for all of Prairie County. Her office is at 200 Courthouse Square, Suite 102, Des Arc, AR 72040, with phone (870) 256-4692 and fax (870) 638-7024. The Arkansas Counties Association Prairie County page carries current officer contact information and links to property search tools.
Property records can be searched in person at either courthouse location. Real estate and personal property are assessed annually, with personal property due by May 31 to avoid a 10% late penalty. Homestead credits of up to $600 annually are available for primary residences. Senior citizens and disabled veterans may qualify for additional relief programs including the Amendment 79 property tax freeze for residents age 65 and older.
GIS mapping services from the assessor's office provide property boundary information and parcel identification. Assessment notices go out annually showing current valuations. Appeals on assessed values go to the County Equalization Board, with the process and deadlines managed through the assessor's office.
Circuit Clerk Phone Listings in Prairie County
Circuit Clerk/County Clerk Gaylon Hale runs offices in both county seats. The Des Arc line is (870) 256-4434 and the DeValls Bluff line is (870) 998-2314. Both locations handle clerk functions including court filings, land records, and official county documents. Confirming which courthouse holds the specific records you need before visiting is a good idea -- some case types may be filed at one location while others are at the second courthouse.
The circuit clerk acts as the ex-officio recorder, which means deeds, mortgages, liens, and land records are indexed and maintained here. Recording fees follow state standards at $15 for the first page and $5 for each additional page. Marriage licenses are issued at both courthouses with proper identification. Passport services and jury management also fall under this office.
Court records filed in Prairie County include civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations cases. Probate filings -- estates, guardianships, conservatorships -- are public records under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq. unless a court has sealed them. The clerk must provide access within three business days of a proper request under § 25-19-105.
Tip: Call the Des Arc or DeValls Bluff clerk number first to find out which courthouse holds the records you need -- this saves a wasted trip to the wrong location.
Search Prairie County Court Records Online
Court records for Prairie County cases are accessible through the Arkansas AOC Case Information System. The system covers all 75 counties and allows you to search by party name or case number. The Arkansas Court Case Search portal is an alternate path to the same statewide database.
Both tools follow Administrative Order 19, which governs public online access to court records in Arkansas. Certain case types -- juvenile matters, sealed filings, adoptions -- are blocked from public search results. For those, a court order or direct contact with the clerk's office is required.
The Arkansas Judicial Branch website provides additional tools for locating court offices, checking hearing schedules, and understanding how the circuit court system works. Prairie County falls within the Second Judicial District, and the portal can help you track cases from filing through disposition.
Prairie County Public Records and FOIA
Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq., any person can request public records from Prairie County offices. Written requests work best. Address your FOIA request to the custodian at the appropriate office -- the county clerk for administrative records, the circuit clerk for court filings, the assessor for property data. The agency has three business days to respond.
Under § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii), if your request will cost more than $25 to complete, the custodian must tell you before proceeding. You can ask for a cost estimate upfront. Many basic records -- deed copies, assessment data, court dockets -- cost very little per page. The Arkansas FOIA portal has sample request language and a guide to the process.
For disputes about denied requests or improper charges, the Arkansas Attorney General issues FOIA opinions and can help clarify what agencies are required to provide. Most county-level disputes are resolved by submitting a clear, specific request with enough detail for the custodian to locate the records quickly.
Property and Tax Listings for Prairie County
The ARCountyData.com portal offers free public access to real estate records for participating Arkansas counties. Search Prairie County property records by owner name, address, or parcel ID to find current ownership, assessed values, and sales history. Data is updated on a rolling basis as the assessor's office records changes.
The ACTDataScout portal covers Prairie County real property with parcel maps, GIS overlays, and assessment data. Both tools are widely used by title companies, researchers, and individuals who need to identify a property owner or verify a mailing address.
The NETR Online Arkansas directory carries direct phone numbers for the assessor, recorder, and tax collector for all 75 counties. Use it as a quick reference when you need to look up a Prairie County office number or find a contact in a nearby county.
The image below is from the Prairie County Government website, which provides the main public portal for county services and contact listings.
The county portal links to department pages and online services, including property tax payments and records search tools for the area.
State-Level Resources for the Prairie County Area
The Arkansas Secretary of State at (501) 682-1010 maintains business entity records statewide. Search by company name to find registered agents and addresses for businesses operating in Prairie County. The Secretary of State's office is at 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 256, Little Rock, AR 72201.
Vital records -- birth, death, marriage -- are held by the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2336, 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock. Records go back to 1914 for births and deaths. Historical records and older county documents for Prairie County may be located through the Arkansas State Archives, which holds county records from across the state.
The Arkansas General Assembly site has a full legislative directory with phone numbers for state senators and representatives whose districts cover Prairie County. The Assembly Directory lists both Little Rock and district office contacts.
Nearby Counties in the Prairie County Phone Directory
Prairie County neighbors several central and eastern Arkansas counties. Contact information for offices in these areas can be found on their pages:
- White County -- to the north, county seat Searcy
- Woodruff County -- to the east, county seat Augusta
- Monroe County -- to the southeast, county seat Clarendon
- Lonoke County -- to the west, county seat Lonoke
- Pulaski County -- to the southwest, county seat Little Rock
- Cleburne County -- to the northwest, county seat Heber Springs
The Arkansas County Assessors Association keeps a full statewide officer directory that is updated after each election cycle and can confirm current names and numbers for any county office.