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Searcy County, Arkansas · who to call

Searcy County offices: who to call

The county's own offices — what each one does and what it costs, from the money trail — and the state offices located in Searcy County. This is an independent guide, not a government website; the county's official site is searcyco.org. Phone numbers and hours change — confirm before you go.

County offices

County judge$91,419 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Runs county government day to day — roads, county property and the budget the quorum court adopts.

Budget: County Judge $91,419

County clerk

Voter registration and early voting, marriage licenses, and county records and minutes.

Mailing: P.O. Box 998, Marshall 72650 · 870-448-3807

Circuit clerk$199,572 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Court records and filings; in many counties also records deeds and other land records.

Budget: County & Circuit Clerk $199,532 · Circuit Clerk Commissioner's Fee Fund $40

Assessor$234,771 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Values property for taxes; where you assess your personal property each year.

Budget: Assessor $227,071 · Assessor's Late Assessment Fee Fund $4,000 · Act 1892 Assessor $3,700

Collector$257,557 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Collects property taxes.

Budget: Tax Collector $221,163 · Act 1215-Collector $36,394

Treasurer$135,678 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Holds and pays out county money.

Budget: Treasurer $119,978 · Act 108-Treasurer $15,700

Sheriff and jail$1,193,370 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Law enforcement outside city limits, the county jail, and court security.

Budget: County Jail Operations $709,760 · Sheriff $459,560 · Jail Maintenance Fund $18,600 · Sheriffs Office Fund (Commissary Acct) $5,450

Coroner$28,840 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Investigates deaths that are sudden or unexplained.

Budget: Coroner $28,840

Prosecuting attorney$89,961 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Brings criminal cases for the state (one office often serves several counties).

Budget: Prosecuting Attorney $89,961

Public defender$4,190 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Lawyers for people charged with crimes who can’t afford one.

Budget: Public Defender $4,190

Emergency management and 911$401,983 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Disaster planning and the 911 dispatch center.

Budget: 911 Fund $308,610 · Office of Emergency Management $65,258 · Communication Facility and Equipmt Fund $28,115

Veterans service officer$16,478 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Free help for veterans and families with VA benefits.

Budget: Veterans Service $16,478

Roads$2,381,016 in 2026 budget lines named for it

County roads and bridges.

Budget: County Road $2.4 million

Library$331,274 in 2026 budget lines named for it

The county library system.

Budget: County Library $319,474 · Law Library $11,800

Extension office (county share)$40,000 in 2026 budget lines named for it

The county’s share of the cooperative extension office (farm, 4-H, food and family programs).

Budget: Extension Office $40,000

Amounts add up the 2026 budget lines whose names match each office. An office can also be paid from lines named differently, so treat these as a floor — open each line to see its source page, or walk the whole money trail.

State offices in Searcy County

Arkansas DHS county office

Apply for or get help with SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, ARKids, TEA cash help, and child care help.

Searcy County DHS office · 106 School Street · Marshall 72650 · 870-448-3153 · office page

Source: Arkansas Department of Human Services, County Offices Map

Arkansas DFA state revenue office

Get vehicle tags, titles, and registration, and get or renew a driver's license or state ID.

Marshall Revenue Office · 213 Hwy. 27 South · Marshall 72650-0111 · 870-448-2485

Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office Locations (Revenue Office)

UAEX county Extension office

Free help from the U of A Cooperative Extension Service with farming, gardening, soil tests, 4-H, food safety, and family money skills.

Searcy County Extension office · 511 Zack Road · Marshall 72650 · (870) 448-3981 · office page

Source: University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, County Offices

Arkansas Department of Health local health unit

Shots, WIC, family planning, birth and death certificates, TB and STD testing, and septic and well-water permits.

Searcy County Health Unit - Marshall · 742 Airport Rd · Marshall 72650 · 870-448-3374

Source: Arkansas Department of Health, Health Units

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