County Departments
Arkansas Department of Health, Johnson County | 479-754-2949 | 479-754-4700 (fax) | Website
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
#6 Professional Park Drive, Clarksville, AR 72830
The Health Department Services works to improve the health of citizens by promoting healthy behaviors and providing assistance with the development of health services and systems of care.
Learn more about the Arkansas Department of Health, Johnson CountyAssessor—Jill Tate | 479-754-3863 | 479-754-5705 (fax) | Email | Website
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 108 S Fulton 479-754-3863 or 479-754-8839
Debbi Franklin, Chief Deputy Assessor Constance Holloway, Deputy Clerk
Jill Lange, Deputy Clerk Judy Williams, Deputy Clerk
Theresa Edwards, Deputy Clerk
Real Estate Office: 479-754-8839 | 479-754-5705 (fax)
Assessor's Office: 479-754-3863 | 479-754-0178 (fax)
The Assessor is required by the Arkansas Constitution to list and value all property subject to Ad Valorem Taxation on an assessment roll of each year. The “Ad Valorem” basis for taxation means that all property should be taxed “according to value” which is the definition of ad valorem. The assessed value is 20% of “Fair Market Value” or “Used Value” as prescribed the law. Property is assessed as follows:
Land—20% of assessed value-value for crop, pasture, and timber is set by the Assessment Coordination Division of the Public Service Commission of the State of Arkansas.
Residential and Commercial Property (including personal property)—20% of “Fair Market Value” – NOTE: Commercial Land is also assessed at 20% of “Fair Market Value”
Learn more about the Assessor—Jill TateCircuit Clerk—Monica King | 479-754-2977 | 479-754-4235 (fax) | Email
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Chief Deputy Clerk
Mechelle Vannoy
mvannoy@johnsoncountyar.org
Deputy Clerks
Misty Hurst
mhurst@johnsoncountyar.org
Misti Ford
mford@johnsoncountyar.org
Who We Are and Our Duties
The Circuit Clerk is the clerk of the Domestic, Civil, Criminal and Juvenile Courts and acts as the ex-officio recorder of Johnson County.
Administrative duties of the Circuit Clerk are to maintain a record of all proceedings of the Circuit Courts and to prepare the dockets for these Courts. The Circuit Clerk issues summons, warrants, subpoenas and writs authorized by the Circuit Court. The Clerk also maintains a file of all cases pending with the Circuit Court, as well as a record of all past court cases and their depositions.
In addition to maintaining the court records, the Circuit Clerk also acts as a secretary to the jury commission by selecting and maintaining current list of all prospective jurors.
The Circuit Clerk is also the Ex-Officio county recorder; and is responsible for recording deeds, mortgages, liens, surety bonds and many other orders and instruments which involve property within the county. The Circuit Clerk maintains a record of many miscellaneous items, and files certain licenses. The Circuit Clerk also swears in notaries public.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Johnson County Circuit Clerks Office is committed to providing timely, fair and cost-effective services in all matters. Our office strives to serve the public with a friendly, professional environment, treating all individuals with dignity, honestly and fairness. As custodian of the public’s official records and keeper of the public’s funds, we respect the interests of our citizens by maintaining the superior quality of our record management procedures, continuously seeking to improve services in coordination with all county departments and constantly searching for the newest and best technological advances in order to help achieve those goals.
Learn more about the Circuit Clerk—Monica KingCollector—Leta Willis | 479-754-3371 | 479-754-4730 (fax) | Email
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Charlsie Butler, Chief Deputy
P.O. Box 794, Clarksville, AR 72830
The County Collector is responsible for collecting all property taxes from the first day of March to the fifteenth day of October during the calendar year after they are assessed. Any real or personal property taxes not paid by the fifteenth of October of each year are considered delinquent and the collector extends a 10% penalty against the taxpayer (ACA 26-36-201). Before the first day of December of each year, the collector prepares a list of delinquent property taxes and delivers the list to a legal newspaper for publication. All lands upon which the taxes have not been paid for one year following the date the taxes are due are forfeited to the State of Arkansas and transmitted by certification to the Commissioner of State Lands for collection or sale (ACA 26-37-101).
Learn more about the Collector—Leta WillisCounty Clerk—Michelle Frost | 479-754-3967 | 479-754-2286 (fax) | Email
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Melanie Cowell, Chief Deputy Clerk Jessica Cochran, Deputy Clerk
P.O. Box 57, Clarksville, AR 72830
The County Clerk’s office has numerous responsibilities. In this office we handle all marriage licenses, voter registration and elections, Probate court, payroll and accounts payable for the county, secretary for Quorum Court, the county budget, Secretary of the Equalization board, make adjustments on tax books from the assessor, and maintain the county court orders.
Learn more about the County Clerk—Michelle FrostCounty Judge—Herman H. Houston | 479-754-2175 | 479-754-6098 (fax) | Email
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Herman H. Houston,County Judge Shirley Joyner, Administrative Assistant 479-214-1424
The purpose of the County Judge is to preside over the county quorum court without a vote but with the power of veto, to authorize and approve of disbursement of appropriated county funds, to operate the county roads system, to administer ordinances enacted by the quorum court, to hold custody of county property, and to hire county employees, except for the ones that are hired by other elected officials.
Learn more about the County Judge—Herman H. HoustonDistrict Court | 479-754-6014 | Email
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Marta Chavez, DIstrict Court Clerk
Judge Len Bradley, Presiding Judge for District Court
301 Porter Industrial Road, Clarksville, AR 72830
Emergency 9-1-1 | 479-754-2866 | Email
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Stephanie Herring, 9-1-1 Director
PO Box 1237, Clarksville, AR 72830
The Johnson County 9-1-1 is here to provide the citizens of Johnson County and those visiting our county with reliable emergency communications. The 9-1-1 system is the backbone of all emergency personnel and the first line for emergency services. The 9-1-1 office is also charged with providing and maintaining correct 9-1-1 addresses for residents and businesses within the county. This helps to get emergency services to you as quick as possible.
Learn more about the Emergency 9-1-1Emergency Management | 479-754-6383 | 479-754-8424 fax | Email | Website
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Josh Johnston, Emergency Management Coordinator
PO Box 546, 215 West Main Street, Clarksville, AR 72830
Learn more about the Emergency ManagementFire Services | 479-754-6383 | Email
Johnson County is protected by 15 individual Fire Departments. Non emergency contacts may be made through the Department of Emergency Management and Fire Services.
Josh Johnston Currently Serves as County Fire Services Coordinator.
Learn more about the Fire ServicesJuvenile Department | 479-754-8588
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Susan Richards, Juvenile In-Take Officer
Judge Ken Coker, Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court
Kristie Robertson, Juvenile Probation
Landfill | 479-754-3007
Office Hours: Monday-Saturday 7:00 am to 2:30 pm except for Holidays
Johnson County Landfill
Learn more about the LandfillPublic Library | 479-754-3135 | Email
Office Hours: Monday 12 pm - 7 pm Tuesday-Friday 9 am -5 pm Saturday 9:30 am to 12 pm
Kathy Jones, Library Director
2 Taylor Circle, Clarksville, AR 72830
The Johnson County Public Library provides equal opportunity and free access to information, quality books, and multimedia materials, programs, and on-line resources to meet the diverse cultural needs of citizens in our community regardless of race, age, or educational background.
Learn more about the Public LibraryQuorum Court | 479-754-2175 | Email
Click on Directory for Districts and Names.
Road Department | 479-754-2401 | Email
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Bobby Hatchett, Road Foreman
1697 Hwy 21 Clarksville, AR 72830
The purpose of the road department is to maintain all county roads for Johnson County
Learn more about the Road DepartmentSection 8 Housing Agency | 479-754-7565 | 479-754-9765 (fax) | Email
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Aleah Davis, Executive Director
PO Box 353 215 West Main Street, Clarksville, AR 72830
The Section 8 Housing Agency is a federally mandated voucher program that issues rental assistance on a county wide basis. In this department we help all low-income families, elderly, and disabled people become self-sufficient in obtaining a safe secure home.
Learn more about the Section 8 Housing AgencySheriff’s Office | 479-754-2200 | 479-754-2210 (fax) | Email | Website
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Jimmy Stephens, Sheriff
301 Porter Industrial Rd Clarksville, AR 72830
479-754-2200 Dispatch | 479-754-7724 Business | 479-754-7612 Business
The purpose of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office is to provide comprehensive law enforcement services to Johnson County citizens on a 24 hour schedule.
Learn more about the Sheriff’s OfficeSurveyor-Jimmy Higby | 479-705-9406 | 479-705-9407 (fax) | Email
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
The Surveyor's main purpose is to locate and survey all property boundaries for various purposes in the county.
Learn more about the Surveyor-Jimmy HigbyTreasurer—Leta Willis | 479-754-3056 | 479-754-4730 (fax) | Email
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Lisa Venson Chief Deputy Treasurer
P.O.Box 334,Clarksville,AR 72830
The County Treasurer is responsible for maintaining a record of all expenditures and revenues of all funds administered by the county.
Learn more about the Treasurer—Leta WillisVeterans Office | 479-754-2560 | 479-754-2102 fax
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
John T. Kutko, Veterans Service Officer
215 West Main Street, Room # 28 Clarksville, AR 72830
The purpose of the Veterans Office is to assist Veterans with understanding what benefits are available to them and how to proceed to receive those benefits. We also assist Veterans with applying for benefits and obtaining information to submit with their claims.
Learn more about the Veterans Office