Access Stone County Phone Directory
The Stone County Phone Directory is the starting point for finding contact listings for county offices, courts, law enforcement, and public agencies serving Mountain View and the surrounding Ozark Mountains area. Stone County has a population of roughly 12,359 and its government offices in Mountain View handle property assessments, court filings, and public records requests for the entire county. This guide covers the key offices, their phone numbers, and the online search tools available for contact lookup, property records, and court data in Stone County.
Stone County Government Directory and Contacts
Stone County government is headquartered in Mountain View at 107 W. Main St. County Judge Stacey Avey serves as chief executive and can be reached at (870) 269-3351. His office is in Suite C of the courthouse and oversees county roads, facilities, and emergency management.
Other primary contacts: Sheriff Brandon Long at (870) 269-3825 handles law enforcement for the county. Treasurer Kayla Meeker at (870) 269-8426 manages county finances. Tax Collector Karen Hodges at (870) 269-2211 processes property tax payments. The County Clerk's office manages official county records and election administration.
The Stone County Government portal lists all departments with current phone numbers and service information. Online property tax payment is available through that site, along with basic public records request guidance. Most offices are open Monday through Friday. Checking the portal before visiting helps confirm current hours and staff assignments.
Note: The Stone County tax collector's direct line is (870) 269-2211; this is separate from the sheriff's office, unlike some other Arkansas counties.
Stone County Phone Directory for Property and Assessor Records
The Stone County Assessor, Heather Stevens, is located at 108 W. Washington St., Mountain View, AR 72560. The main phone is (870) 269-3524 and fax is (870) 269-9798. The assessor maintains records for all property types in the county, including mountain properties, agricultural lands, and commercial parcels tied to the area's tourism activity.
Personal property must be assessed by May 31 each year to avoid penalties. Homestead credits up to $600 per year are available for qualifying primary residences. Senior citizen and disabled veteran property tax relief programs are also available through the assessor's office. Appeals on assessed values are heard by the County Equalization Board.
The AR County Assessors Association Stone County page confirms current assessor contact data. Online property lookups are available through the ARCountyData portal, which lets you search by owner name, address, or parcel number. The ACTDataScout tool covers Stone County for deed and land records searches as well.
The Stone County Government site at stonecountyar.com serves as the official directory hub for all county offices and public services in Mountain View.
The Stone County Government portal provides a central listing of all office phone numbers, hours, and staff contacts, which makes it an efficient first stop for any directory search in the county.
Circuit Clerk and Court Record Contacts
The Stone County Clerk and Circuit Clerk offices are both held by Angie Hudspeth-Wade. Her office is at 107 W. Main St., Suite D, Mountain View, AR 72560. The main phone is (870) 269-3271, and the fax is (870) 269-2303. This combined role means one office handles both county administrative records and court filings.
On the county clerk side, the office maintains marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and official county records. On the circuit clerk side, it holds civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations case files. As ex-officio recorder, the clerk also maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps for the county.
Court records in Stone County are public documents under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq. Anyone can inspect these records during regular business hours. Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105, the clerk must respond to public records requests within three business days. For online access, the Arkansas Court Case Search portal lets you search Stone County filings by name or case number before going to the courthouse. The Arkansas Judicial Branch site lists contact info for judges and court staff in Stone County's judicial circuit.
Note: Passport services and jury coordination are handled through the Stone County Circuit Clerk's office at (870) 269-3271.
Ozark Folk Center State Park and Related Contacts
The Ozark Folk Center State Park is a major landmark in Stone County and draws visitors from across the region. The park's address is 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560, and the main phone is (870) 269-3851. As a state park, it operates under Arkansas State Parks rather than county government, so contact and permit inquiries go to the park directly or to Arkansas State Parks.
The park is relevant to the county's public directory because it employs a significant number of local staff, holds events that require coordination with county agencies, and generates public records through permits, contracts, and vendor agreements. If you need public records related to the park's operations or contracts, those requests go to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism under FOIA.
The Ozark Folk Center State Park page through Arkansas State Parks lists park contact details, hours, and program information for Stone County's signature cultural site.
The Arkansas State Parks listing for the Ozark Folk Center provides the park's direct contact line and confirms its Mountain View address, which is useful when you need to reach park administration for records or event inquiries.
FOIA and Public Records Access in Stone County
Public records in Stone County are accessible under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Requests can be submitted to any county office in person, by mail, or by email. Each office designates a records custodian under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105 to handle these requests.
Response time is three business days for acknowledgment. For large or costly requests, Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii) permits the agency to require cost recovery payment before processing begins when the expected cost exceeds $25. Being specific in your request helps keep costs and delays to a minimum.
The Arkansas FOIA portal offers guidance and sample language for requests. The Arkansas Attorney General handles FOIA opinion requests if you believe a denial was improper. Full statutory language for the FOIA is on the Arkansas General Assembly site.
Stone County Assessor Records and Online Search Tools
The Stone County Assessor page on the AR County Assessors Association site provides direct access to the assessor's contact information and links to property search tools for the county.
This listing confirms the assessor's current phone number, fax, and office address, which is helpful when you need to reach the right person for a property assessment question in Stone County.
For broader property searches, the NETR Online Arkansas directory lists assessors, recorders, and tax collectors for all 75 Arkansas counties, including Stone, with direct contact details and links to online search portals. Stone County Recorder's direct number is listed as (870) 269-3271 and the assessor's line as (870) 269-3524 in the NETR directory as well.
State Agency Resources for Stone County Residents
Several state agencies provide services relevant to Stone County. The Arkansas Secretary of State at (501) 682-1010 maintains business entity records for companies registered in the county. Their office is at 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 256, Little Rock, AR 72201.
Vital records for Stone County residents are held by the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2336. The Arkansas State Archives maintains older county records and historical directories. The AOC Case Information System provides statewide court record access, including Stone County filings. For state employee contacts and vendor directories, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is the right resource.
Nearby County Phone Directory Pages
Stone County sits in the Ozark Mountains and borders several other Arkansas counties. If you need office contacts in nearby areas, these county pages cover local listings.
All 75 Arkansas county pages are accessible from the Counties directory. City-level contact pages for qualifying Arkansas cities are available from the Cities listing.