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Craighead County, Arkansas · who to call

Craighead 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 Craighead County. This is an independent guide, not a government website; the county's official site is craigheadcountyar.gov. Phone numbers and hours change — confirm before you go.

County offices

County judge$589,961 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 $589,961

County clerk$885,357 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

511 South Main, Room 202, Jonesboro 72401 · 870-933-4520

Budget: County Clerk $814,157 · County Clerk's Cost Fund $71,200

Circuit clerk$1,398,528 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Recorder's Cost Fund (Circuit Clerk) $987,034 · Circuit Clerk $397,473 · Child Support Cost Fund (Circuit Clerk) $8,420 · Circuit Clerk Commission Fee Fund $5,600

Assessor$1,921,814 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: County Assessor $1.7 million · Assessors Amendment 79 Fund (Property Tax Relief) $154,760 · Assessor's Late Assessment Fee Fund $31,995

Collector$1,036,407 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Collects property taxes.

Budget: County Collector $532,761 · Collector Automation Fund $503,647

Treasurer$352,737 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Holds and pays out county money.

Budget: County Treasurer $246,922 · Treasurer's Automation Fund $105,815

Sheriff and jail$13,543,198 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: County Jail $7.3 million · County Sheriff $5.4 million · Communication Facility & Equipment Fund (Sheriff) $383,854 · Jail Operation & Maintenance Fund (Cost Defrayment) $336,630 · and 5 more

Coroner$250,684 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Investigates deaths that are sudden or unexplained.

Budget: County Coroner $250,684

Prosecuting attorney$424,861 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Deputy Prosecuting Atty. $389,388 · Prosecuting Attorney $35,473

Public defender$139,094 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: Indigent Criminal Defense Fund (Public Defender) $139,094

Emergency management and 911$795,636 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Disaster planning and the 911 dispatch center.

Budget: Communication Facility & Equipment Fund (Sheriff) $383,854 · Emergency 911 Fund $239,056 · Office of Emergency Management $172,727

Veterans service officer$474,337 in 2026 budget lines named for it

Free help for veterans and families with VA benefits.

Budget: Veteran Treatment Ct Discretionary Grant Program $301,919 · Veterans Service $167,418 · Disabled American Veterans $5,000

Roads$11,476,649 in 2026 budget lines named for it

County roads and bridges.

Budget: County Road Department Fund $11.5 million

Library$2,758,061 in 2026 budget lines named for it

The county library system.

Budget: Jonesboro Public Library Fund $1.9 million · County Public Library Fund (1 Mill Tax) $744,742 · Law Library Fund $63,544

Extension office (county share)$133,978 in 2026 budget lines named for it

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

Budget: County Extension Office $133,978

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 Craighead County

Arkansas DHS county office

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

Craighead County DHS office · 1600 Browns Lane Access Road · Jonesboro 72401-7291 · 870-972-1732 · 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.

Jonesboro Revenue Office · 206 Southwest Drive, Suite B · Jonesboro 72401 · 870-932-2716

Lake City Revenue Office · Courthouse, 107 Cobean Street · Lake City 72437 · 870-237-4421

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.

Craighead County Extension office · 611 E. Washington Ave., Suite A · Jonesboro 72401 · (870) 933-4565 · 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.

Craighead County Health Unit - Jonesboro · 611 E Washington Ave, Suite B · Jonesboro 72401 · 870-933-4585

Source: Arkansas Department of Health, Health Units

Arkansas Workforce Center

Free job search help, resume and interview practice, job training, and computers you can use.

Arkansas Workforce Center at Jonesboro · 2311 E. Nettleton Ave. · Jonesboro 72401 · 870-935-5594

Source: Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, Arkansas Workforce Centers

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