Woodruff County Phone Directory Listings
The Woodruff County Phone Directory covers contact listings for county government offices, courts, law enforcement, and public agencies serving Augusta and the surrounding Arkansas Delta communities. Woodruff County has a population of about 6,269, and all major county services are concentrated in Augusta, the county seat. This guide covers the offices that hold key records, the phone numbers to call, and the online tools available for searching contact info, property records, and court filings across the county.
Woodruff County Office Directory and Phone Contacts
Woodruff County government is based in Augusta at 500 N. Third St. County Judge Michael John Gray serves as chief executive and can be reached at (870) 347-5206. His mailing address is P.O. Box 300, Augusta, AR 72006. The judge's office oversees county road maintenance, facilities management, and emergency coordination.
Other key contacts: County Clerk Lori Taggart at (870) 347-2871 handles official county records and election administration. Sheriff Phil Reynolds at (870) 347-2583 covers law enforcement. Treasurer Carrie Woodall at (870) 347-5416 manages county finances. For property tax payments, the collector line runs through the Sheriff's office at (870) 347-5152.
The Woodruff County Government portal lists all departments with current phone numbers and service information. Online property tax payment options are available through the site, along with public records request guidance. Most offices are open Monday through Friday and accept records requests in person or by mail.
Note: In Woodruff County, property tax collection is handled through the Sheriff's office at (870) 347-5152, which is a different line than the main sheriff's number.
Woodruff County Phone Directory for Property and Assessor Records
The Woodruff County Assessor, Leslie Collins, is located at 500 N. Third St., Augusta, AR 72006. The main phone is (870) 347-5151 and fax is (870) 347-5901. The assessor maintains records for all agricultural lands, residential properties, and other parcels in the county. Woodruff County's delta landscape means a significant portion of the assessment roll covers rice, cotton, soybean, and grain farmland.
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. Senior citizen and disabled veteran tax relief programs are also offered. The County Equalization Board hears assessment appeals, and the assessor's office can explain the appeal process and filing deadlines.
The AR County Assessors Association Woodruff County page lists verified contact data for the assessor's office. For online property searches, the ARCountyData portal lets you look up Woodruff County parcels by owner name, address, or parcel number. The ACTDataScout tool also covers the county for deed and land records searches.
The Cache River Natural Area page through the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission documents the unique bottomland hardwood environment in Woodruff County, which includes many properties covered by the county's assessment records.
The Cache River Natural Area resource lists the commission's contact information, which is relevant when you need to reach the agency managing conservation land in Woodruff County.
Circuit Clerk and Court Records Contacts in Woodruff County
The Woodruff County Circuit Clerk, Lori Grisham, maintains court and land records for the county. Her office is at 500 N. Third St., Augusta, AR 72006. The main phone is (870) 347-2391 and the fax is (870) 347-8703. The circuit clerk handles civil, criminal, probate, and domestic relations case files.
As ex-officio recorder, the clerk also maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. Grantor-grantee indexes are kept for property title searches. Marriage licenses, passport services, and jury coordination are all handled through this office. Probate records, including estates and guardianships, are open to the public during regular business hours.
Court records in Woodruff County are public under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et seq. Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105, the clerk must respond to inspection requests within three business days. The Arkansas Court Case Search lets you search Woodruff County filings online by name or case number. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page, consistent with state standards. For older or sealed records, contact the clerk directly.
Note: Passport applications and related passport photos can be processed through the Woodruff County Circuit Clerk's office at (870) 347-2391.
FOIA and Public Records Access in Woodruff County
Public records held by Woodruff County offices are accessible under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. This includes agency correspondence, meeting minutes, budget documents, and many personnel records, among other materials. Requests go to the records custodian for each office and can be submitted in person, by mail, or by email.
Agencies are required to acknowledge receipt within three business days. For requests estimated to cost more than $25, Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105(d)(3)(A)(iii) permits cost recovery payment before processing begins. The more specific your request, the faster and less expensive it tends to be.
The Arkansas FOIA portal has sample request letters and guidance. The Arkansas Attorney General issues FOIA opinions on disputes. The Arkansas General Assembly site has full statutory text for the FOIA law.
Woodruff County Assessor and Property Contact Listings
The AR County Assessors Association page for Woodruff County provides a direct link to the assessor's office contact information, including phone, fax, and mailing address for the Augusta office.
The Woodruff County Assessor listing on the AR County Assessors Association site confirms the current assessor's phone and address, which is helpful for property assessment and tax relief inquiries.
For broader public records across Woodruff County, the NETR Online Arkansas directory indexes county assessors, recorders, and tax collectors for all 75 Arkansas counties with direct contact data and links to online search portals.
State Resources for Woodruff County Residents
Several state agencies serve Woodruff County residents and maintain their own contact directories. The Arkansas Secretary of State at (501) 682-1010, 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 256, Little Rock, holds business entity records for companies registered in the county. The SOS business search tool is the right place to find registered agents and business addresses for companies operating in Woodruff County.
Vital records for Woodruff County, including birth and death certificates and marriage records, are held by the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2336. The Arkansas State Archives maintains older county records and historical directories. For statewide court records access, the AOC Case Information System covers Woodruff County filings. State employee contacts and vendor directories are available through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
Nearby County Phone Directory Pages
Woodruff County is in the eastern Arkansas Delta and borders several other counties. If you need contact info for offices in neighboring areas, these county pages cover local listings.
All 75 Arkansas county pages are accessible from the Counties directory. City-level contacts for qualifying cities are listed on the Cities page.