Sharp County Phone Directory
The Sharp County Phone Directory brings together contact listings for county offices, courts, law enforcement, and public agencies in Ash Flat and the broader Ozark foothills region. Sharp County has a population of about 17,271 and its government offices handle records requests, property assessments, and court filings for communities across the area, including Hardy and Cherokee Village. This guide covers who to call, where offices are located, and which online tools you can use to search contact info, court records, and property data for the county.
Sharp County Office Directory and Staff Contacts
Sharp County government is based in Ash Flat, the county seat, where most major offices are located. County Judge Mark Counts serves as the chief executive and can be reached at (870) 994-7338. His mailing address is P.O. Box 97, Ash Flat, AR 72513. The judge's office oversees road maintenance, county facilities, and emergency management.
Other key contacts include Sheriff Shane Russell at (870) 994-7356 for law enforcement; Treasurer Wanda Girtman at (870) 994-7347 for county finances; and Collector Michelle Daggett at (870) 994-7334 for property tax payments. Each office maintains its own staff directory, and most operate Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
The Sharp County Government portal lists all departments with current phone numbers, mailing addresses, and online service options. The site includes information about public records request procedures and online tax payment tools. It's the best first stop when you need to find a specific county contact.
Note: Sharp County offices are in Ash Flat; note that Ash Flat replaced Hardy and Evening Shade as county seat locations in 1964 when the current courthouse was built.
Assessor and Property Phone Records in Sharp County
The Sharp County Assessor, Kathy Nix, maintains the assessment office with phone number (870) 994-7327 and fax (870) 994-7708. The mailing address is P.O. Box 101, Ash Flat, AR 72513. The assessor keeps records for all residential, commercial, and recreational properties in the county, including properties in Cherokee Village and along the Spring River corridor.
Personal property assessments are due by May 31 each year to avoid late penalties. Homestead credits of up to $600 annually are available for qualifying primary residences, and senior citizen and disabled veteran relief programs are also offered. Assessment appeals go to the County Equalization Board, and the assessor's office can walk you through that process.
The AR County Assessors Association Sharp County page lists verified contact info for the assessor's office. Online property searches are available through the ARCountyData portal, where you can look up Sharp County parcels by owner name, address, or parcel ID. The ACTDataScout tool also covers Sharp County for deed and property records searches.
The Sharp County Assessor page on the AR County Assessors Association site is a reliable source for current assessor contact data.
The Sharp County Assessor contact listing shows the office phone, fax, and mailing address, making it easy to reach the right person for property assessment questions.
Sharp County Phone Directory for Court Records
The Sharp County Clerk and Circuit Clerk positions are held by the same person: Alisa Black. She can be reached at (870) 994-7361 with a fax at (870) 994-7712. The mailing address is P.O. Box 307, Ash Flat, AR 72513. This combined office handles both county records and court filings.
On the clerk's side, the office maintains marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and official county records. On the circuit clerk's side, it keeps civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations case files. As ex-officio recorder, the clerk also holds deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records for the county.
Court records are public documents under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq. Most records can be inspected during regular business hours. The clerk is required under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105 to respond to public records requests within three business days of receipt. Passport services and jury coordination are also handled through this office.
The Arkansas Court Case Search portal lets you search Sharp County cases online by name or case number. For the clerk's direct phone line and any changes in office hours, check the county government site. The Arkansas Judicial Branch site lists contact information for judges and court administrators in the judicial circuit that includes Sharp County.
Note: Probate records are public in Sharp County, but adoption files and certain juvenile records are sealed and require a court order for access.
FOIA Requests and Public Contact Lookup in Sharp County
Residents and researchers can use the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act to request records from any Sharp County office. The FOIA covers agency correspondence, meeting minutes, budget documents, personnel records (with some limits), and many other government files. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by email to the custodian for each office.
Agencies must acknowledge a request within three business days under the law. For requests that are expected to cost more than $25, Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii) allows the agency to collect cost recovery fees before processing begins. Being precise about what you're requesting helps avoid delays and extra charges.
The Arkansas FOIA portal provides sample request letters and answers to common questions about the process. If you have a dispute over a denied request, the Arkansas Attorney General can issue FOIA opinions and direct you to the right steps. The Arkansas General Assembly site has the full statutory text for the FOIA law.
State Resources for Sharp County Contact Info
Several state-level agencies maintain records that tie back to Sharp County. The Arkansas Secretary of State at (501) 682-1010 holds business entity records for companies registered in the county. Their office address is 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 256, Little Rock, AR 72201.
Vital records for Sharp County residents, including birth and death certificates, are held by the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2336. Marriage records from January 1917 onward are also available through that office. Historical phone directories and older county records are maintained by the Arkansas State Archives in Little Rock.
The AOC Case Information System provides statewide court record searches, including Sharp County filings. For law enforcement contacts, the Arkansas State Police maintain a directory of regional offices and records contacts. The NETR Online Arkansas directory is a useful index of county-level assessors, recorders, and tax collectors across the state.
Spring River Recreation and Related Public Contacts
The Spring River runs through Sharp County and draws a significant number of visitors each year. The river is fed by Mammoth Spring and is known for cold, clear water, trout fishing, and float trips. Several outfitters and public land managers hold contact information relevant to accessing the river.
The Spring River resource page through Arkansas tourism lists outfitters and access points, though for official land records and permit contacts you'll want to go through the county or state agencies directly. The Harold E. Alexander Wildlife Management Area provides public land access along the river, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission manages those permits.
For any public records tied to land along the river corridor, deeds and survey records are on file with the Sharp County Circuit Clerk at (870) 994-7361. GIS mapping for the area is available through the ARCountyData and ACTDataScout portals.
Note: The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration maintains state vendor and contract directories that may list service providers operating in Sharp County.
Nearby County Phone Directory Pages
Sharp County is in the Ozark foothills region and borders several other Arkansas counties. If you need contact info for offices in neighboring areas, the following pages have you covered.
You can browse all 75 Arkansas county listings from the Counties page. For city-level contacts in north-central Arkansas, check the main cities directory for qualifying cities in the region.