Search St. Francis County Phone Directory

The St. Francis County Phone Directory brings together contact listings for county offices, courts, assessors, and public agencies serving the Forrest City area of eastern Arkansas. Residents, attorneys, and researchers can use this directory to find direct phone numbers and mailing addresses for the offices that handle property records, court filings, tax payments, and other government services in St. Francis County. Look up staff listings, find FOIA contacts, or search for specific departments using the tools on this page.

St. Francis County Office Contact Directory

County offices in St. Francis County are centered at the courthouse at 313 S. Izard St., Forrest City, AR 72335. The 1972 courthouse sits on a hill that carries local historical significance. Each department has a dedicated phone line.

County Judge Craig Jones serves as the chief executive and takes calls at (870) 261-1700. For official county records, reach County Clerk Brandi H. McCoy at (870) 261-1729. The Sheriff and Collector, Bobby May, handles both law enforcement and tax collection; the main line is (870) 261-1795. County Treasurer Tammy Talley can be reached at (870) 261-1705.

The St. Francis County government portal lists all department contacts, meeting schedules for the Quorum Court, and online services for property tax payments and records requests. Offices generally operate Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Assessor Phone Listings for St. Francis County

St. Francis County Assessor Ginadell Adams maintains property assessment records for all real and personal property in the county. Office address: 313 S. Izard St., Forrest City, AR 72335. Phone: (870) 261-1710. Fax: (870) 261-1714. Personal property assessments are due by May 31 each year; missing that date brings a 10% late penalty.

Property owners can search records online through ACTDataScout and the ARCountyData portal. Both tools let you search by owner name, address, or parcel number. The Arkansas County Assessors Association also lists assessor contact details for St. Francis County.

Homestead credits can save qualified primary residence owners up to $600 per year. Residents age 65 and older may be eligible for property tax freeze protections under Amendment 79 of the Arkansas Constitution. The County Equalization Board hears valuation disputes; check with the assessor's office for current appeal deadlines. Commercial property assessments follow detailed valuation methods set by state guidelines, and the assessor coordinates with Forrest City School District for tax calculations.

Circuit Clerk and Court Records Phone Directory

Circuit Clerk Alan T. Smith maintains court and land records for St. Francis County. His office is at 313 S. Izard St., Suite 8, Forrest City, AR 72335. Phone: (870) 261-1724. Fax: (870) 261-1723. The clerk covers the 1st Judicial Circuit, handling civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations cases.

Court records can be searched online through the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts case portal and the Arkansas Court Case Search tool. Searches work by party name, case number, or attorney. Older paper records may require a direct call to the clerk's office.

As ex-officio recorder, the Circuit Clerk holds land records dating to 1827, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. Grantor-grantee indexes are on file for property chain-of-title research. The office also issues marriage licenses and offers passport services. Regular document copies cost $0.25 per page; certified copies carry an additional $5 fee per document. The Real Property Transfer Tax is $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration above $100. Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105, the clerk must provide access to non-exempt public records on request. Administrative Order 19 governs online access rules for court documents.

St. Francis County Phone Directory for Public Records Requests

Arkansas FOIA (§ 25-19-101 et seq.) gives any person the right to inspect public records held by county agencies. In St. Francis County, that includes records from the assessor, clerk, sheriff, and county judge's office. Written requests directed to the specific custodian are the standard approach. Agencies must respond within three business days under state law.

The Arkansas FOIA portal provides sample language and explains the full request process. If a request costs more than $25 to process, the agency must notify you before proceeding, per § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii). Fee waivers may be available when the request serves the public interest.

The Arkansas Attorney General handles FOIA disputes and can issue formal opinions when access is denied. The Arkansas Secretary of State maintains business entity records for any corporate or LLC filings connected to St. Francis County addresses.

St. Francis County Phone Directory Images

The Village Creek State Park spans nearly 7,000 acres on the St. Francis-Cross County line, and its park office at 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 can be reached at (870) 238-5706. The park is one contact point for residents seeking public land use permits in the area.

Park staff can direct visitors to the correct office for permits, event inquiries, or public land records in St. Francis County.

The St. Francis County assessor and government portal shows current department contacts, assessor office details, and online service links for the county.

This resource reflects current assessor contact information for property records, valuations, and homestead applications in St. Francis County.

State-Level Phone Listings and Support Resources

Several state agencies provide contact data that supplements what St. Francis County offices hold. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration keeps state employee directories, tax account records, and business registration data. The Arkansas Department of Health in Little Rock at (501) 661-2336 processes requests for birth and death certificates going back to 1914.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center hosts the public sex offender registry. The Arkansas State Police maintains supplemental law enforcement records and identification services for St. Francis County cases handled at the state level. The Arkansas State Archives holds early county directories and historical government documents for St. Francis County dating to its formation in 1827.

For legislative contact information, the Arkansas General Assembly site provides a full State Government Directory covering all agency phone listings.

Browse Nearby County Phone Directories

St. Francis County is in eastern Arkansas and shares borders with several neighboring counties. If you need records from a nearby jurisdiction, these county directories can help.

• Cross County Phone Directory
• Lee County Phone Directory
• Phillips County Phone Directory
• Monroe County Phone Directory
• Crittenden County Phone Directory

The full list of all 75 Arkansas county directories is on the Counties page. For city-level contact lookups, see the Cities page.