(479) 394-6232, Ronnie Wheeler A percentage of those fees are credited to the County Aid Fund and remitted to the County Treasurers in the proportions thereof as between the respective counties that the total of the fees produced from each county bears to the total of the fees produced from all counties. Yell County In such case, the fund is a part of the county treasury and is subject to quorum court appropriation [A.C.A. 3 Mills County Library capital improvements and construction [Amendment 38 as amended by Amendments 72 and 89]. It consists of 13 Districts, each represented by a Justice of the Peace for two-year terms. (501) 884-3046, Randy Higgins [Keywords: boundaries election elections Justice district Peace districts JP Quorum Court Adopted ]. P.O. Crawford County 215 E. Central Ave. Bentonville, AR 72712 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tracy L. Backs Office Manager Email. (870) 480-6315, Theodore Brown Box 375 Bobby Burns P.O. The county's Planning Board in January voted 6-1 to approve a request for a conditional use permit for the Mally Wagnon Self-Storage facility, and a neighbor appealed that decision to the Quorum . You can also search for events with the "Search" button in the corner. A member of the Quorum Court is called Justice of the Peace, or "JP," and is elected for two-year terms. When first formed, Miller County was Arkansas's sixth county, established on April 1, 1820, and named for James Miller, the first governor of the Arkansas Territory. The fees listed in 21-6-307 are the only fees charged by the Sheriff that are subject to the 75% - 25% split. (318) 547-2253, Dollie Wilson Arkansas Code Annotated 14-14-1205 establishes the perimeters for the per diem compensation for Justices of the Peace. (870) 584-8978, Briana M. DiIorio Searcy County As a result of this amended state law, cities may collect up to $20.00 in fine money on accounting one records, and counties may collect up to $20.00 in fine money on accounting one and two records. Marianna, AR 72360 In the case of per diem compensation for justices of the peace it means a monetary daily allowance or a daily fee [Blacks Law Dictionary and 14-14-1205(a)(2)(A)] for attending a meeting. Special Notes concerning the County Clerks Cost Fund: The Collectors Automation Fund is funded with a portion of the collectors commission. (6) buildings, grounds & materials used exclusively for public charity. Carl Loewer Cross County 2 Calaway Drive Wynne, AR 72396 . The Quorum Court is the legislative body of county government. When the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund first became a part of the law in the 1980s [first called the Sheriffs Radio and Equipment Repair and Replacement Fund changed to current name by Act 662 of 1995] the Arkansas Legislative Audit did not believe it was proper county procedure for the Sheriff to maintain control of the fund and suggested that they remit it to the County Treasurer. The Conway County Quorum Court is made up of 11 Justices representing each of 11 geographic districts in Conway County. It is an old opinion but it has never been refuted by a later AG opinion or turned over in a court of law. The Quorum Court is the Legislative body of county government. Greenbrier, AR 72058 Christmas - Monday & Tuesday, December 25 & 26, 2023. Cherokee Village, AR 72529 The County Sheriff has several Special Revenue funds such as the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund [ 21-6-307]; the Boating Safety Enforcement Fund or Emergency Rescue Fund [ 27-101-111]; the Drug Enforcement Fund [ 14-21-201 through 14-21-203]; the Drug Control Fund [ 5-64-505]; and possibly others that may have been established by county ordinance. Section 17 of Arkansas Constitution Amendment 59 repealed the original Article 16, Section 5 and substituted the current wording which, in part, says: all real and tangible personal property subject to taxation shall be taxed according to its value, that value to be ascertained in such manner as the General Assembly shall direct, making the same equal and uniform throughout the State. Amendment 71 of the Arkansas Constitution, adopted at the 1992 general election, delineates what personal property is exempt from ad valorem taxes and what personal property is taxable. Cabot, AR 72023, T.W. The quorum court has the authority to set salaries of the elected county constitutional officials anywhere from the minimum to maximum established by law for each office and county size classification. Thereafter, the justices shall assemble each calendar . Counties in Arkansas can levy up to 21 mills of property tax. Montgomery County Using the 90% rule allows for a carry-over cash balance which provides cash flow in the first part of the year when actual (current year) revenue received is less. [Note: Commissions from prisoner telephone services and profits from commissary services addressed in 12-41-105 and the provisions of that code do not apply to Benton, Pulaski and Washington counties the three counties in Arkansas with populations in excess of 175,000. Lafayette County Office Of Emergency Management/Flood Plain Coordinator/Fire Service Coordinator Robert "Bull" Carmichael. The electorate does not have to approve the levy of general and road taxes for the county. 3 Mills County Road [Amendment 61 and 26-79-101]. The commissions derived from prisoner telephone services provided in the county jail and the profits from inmate commissary services end up in the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund pursuant to 12-41-105. Ashley County Pay supervision, drug court, and restitution fees online by personal ID number or name. Act 742 (ACA 14-14-904) provides, " The Justices organize as a Quorum Court body on the first Monday Excepting holidays, after the beginning of the Justices' term in office. Crittenden County 100 Court Square Marion, AR 72364 (870) 739-4434. Beebe, AR 72012 P.O. (b)(1) In addition to all fines now or as may hereafter be provided by law, the quorum court of each county may by ordinance levy an additional fine not to exceed twenty dollars ($20.00) to be collected from each defendant upon each conviction, each plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or each bond forfeiture in all cases in the first and second class of accounting records as described in 16-17-707. Newton County Information concerning the Drug Control Fund is found in the rather extensive Property Subject to Forfeiture law which is codified as A.C.A. Van Buren County The term prosecutorial purposes is not in itself a legal term that is defined. 2770 Timberland Dr. No AG Opinions or case law exist on these laws governing the Drug Enforcement Fund. !New Layer!! Camden, AR 71701 HC 73 Box 77 The funds cannot be used for (1) administrative costs associated with the sheriffs office; or (2) equipment purchases or leasing, salaries or wages, professional services, training, or any other purpose not directly related to a criminal drug investigation. (870) 490-0335, Curtis Lee Johnson P.O. Funding to any county for property reappraisal is for actual appraisal cost, up to a maximum of $7 per parcel, per year. The two largest and most common revenue sources are a dedicated sales tax (must be approved by a vote of the electorate) and general funds of the county. However, a seatbelt fine cannot exceed $45.00 - $25.00 for not wearing a seatbelt and the $20.00 assessed under a local ordinance pursuant to 16-17-129 to help defray the cost of operating a jail. Accounting one records are city cases and accounting two records are county cases. Hempstead County Fordyce, AR 71742 This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email: communication@arkansasgisoffice.org This process is widely known as redistricting. Upon retirement of the bonded indebtedness, any surplus tax collections, which may have accumulated, shall be transferred to the general funds of the county, and shall be used for maintenance of the county library. The county judge chairs the meeting of the quorum court; the judge has no vote in the quorum court but can veto its decisions. 383 Stokes Rd. (870) 270-3255, Stanley A. Townsend Marion County A.C.A. Box 407 Lavaca, AR 72941. Conway County Faulkner County The Arkansas Legislature through Act 847 of 2003 added the terms to operate the office of county collector and for administrative costs to 21-6-305. seq.] . Act 742 of 1977, as amended, implements the provisions of Amendment 55 to the Arkansas Constitution. District 2 = Marty Nickels 102 Swiss Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 Phone: 870-736-0031. [ 27-101-111]. Tawana Gilbert Poyen, Arkansas 72128. Butler Center for Arkansas Studies. However, this tax must be voted on by the electors of the county and the tax rate cannot exceed five (5) mills on the dollar for maintenance and operation of the library (Amendment 38, Section 1). Mississippi County has a long and illustrious history of being a leader in agriculture. Polk County All eleven Justices of The Peace were present, as other elected officials and guests. Dotson County government is also allowed to levy 5 general mills for bonded indebtedness in accordance with Amendment 62 of the Arkansas Constitution. 14-20-103 is a law that has worked very well for county government since 1879. Quorum Court. Home; About Us; Counties; . The normal meeting time is 7:00 pm in the . Click the Search button above to get started. Act 742 (ACA 14-14-904) provides, " The Justices organize as a Quorum Court body on the first Monday Excepting holidays, after the beginning of the Justices' term in office. (870) 475-2578, Tawana Gilbert P.O. Cleveland County (870) 953-9054, Lloyd Clark, Jr. Each county is required to appraise all market value real estate normally assessed by the county assessor at its full and fair market value in accordance with Arkansas Code Annotated 26-26-1902. For most counties, the carry-over cash balance of any account becomes a part of the projected revenues for the following year. Poinsett County The total Drug Enforcement Fund dollars [both bank account and cash funds] must never exceed the maximum established by the quorum court. Powhatan, AR 72458 All money paid into this fund from the 25% source of sheriff fees are restricted in use for the following: (1) train operations staff; (2) operate, equip, repair, or replace existing communications equipment; (3) purchase additional communications equipment; (4) otherwise improve a communications facility or system for the sheriffs department; or (5) purchase vehicles, weapons, or other equipment for the sheriffs department. The minimum and maximum amounts of per diem allowed justices are set forth in 14-14-1205(B)(i)(ii)(iii). Home; . Linda Hinton. The 90% rule allows for some margin of error; and (2) a large percentage of county government revenue is received in the final half of the year. Newport, AR 72112. The minimum per diem for a regular meeting is $125. However, in many counties the Communication Facility and Equipment Fund is on the books of the County Treasurer. Mississippi County P.O. This dataset contains polygons which represent justice of the peace boundaries for the State of Arkansas. Box 1006 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 . There are other state laws and court case decisions that indicate that a county government should not only have a county jail, but should properly fund the jail operation. Washington County (870) 538-3577, Jenna Scott 552 Solgohacchia Rd. And even then, with some county positions you would run into problems with the common law doctrine of incompatibility or a conflict of interest for incompatibility purposes.*. Section 2: The County of Perry declares itself to be a Pro-Life County. The 90% funding should be credited to a fund called the County Detention Facility Fund [Fund #3018] or if the county already has a special revenue fund for jail operations the booking fee may be credited to that fund as one of that funds revenue sources. The provisions of 14-14-1210 simply provide a process for adjusting or indexing the minimum and maximum salaries to be paid to county officials. All Rights Reserved. The Grant County Quorum Court meets every third (3rd) Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant County Courthouse Courtroom. (479) 276-2544, Bill Melbourne [1] The county has two county seats, Dardanelle and Danville. (870) 577-1176, Jim Anders Perry County. Lepanto. Fees collected by the County Clerk pursuant to 21-6-413, 21-6-415 and 16-20-407 are to be paid into the county treasury to the credit of the county clerks cost fund. The delivery in the standard format and schema allowed the Office to rapidly organize and publish the new districts in a timely manner. (870) 257-2352, Larry Raney In the case of compensation for Justices of the Peace per diem is a daily fee established by county ordinance for attending a meeting of the quorum court whether it be the regular monthly meeting, special meeting, or committee meeting. The Director of the Assessment Coordination Department may authorize an extension of up to 60 days of the date for levy of taxes if there is good cause shown resulting from reappraisal or rollback of taxes. By Arkansas law, the political subdivisions of the State are required to review the boundary lines of various election districts after each decennial census. 100 E. Andrew Avenue If neither the county nor any of the cities within the county operate emergency rescue services the fees should be deposited into the Game Protection Fund for use by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission. Chicot County (479) 747-1399, President Members of the quorum court are called justices of the peace. The Quorum Court creates ordinances which govern the citizens who reside in the county, thus fulfilling the legislative branch role. 72201. Since Justices of the Peace are paid a per diem is the payment exempt from taxes? Van Buren County We would like to specifically acknowledge actDataScout, Eagle Forestry Services (EFS), Metroplan, Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC), Western Arkansas Planning & Development (WAPDD), and other independent contractors who delivered the data in the state standard. Unlike other automation funds or cost funds where the officials have the discretion to transfer to the county general fund any moneys they deem excess and not needed for the intended purpose or purposes of the Automation Fund or Cost Fund that is NOT so with the Collectors Automation Fund. Section 69 of Act 742 of 1977, codified as 14-14-801, simply restated Amendment 55, Section 1(a) saying that county government acting through its county quorum court, may exercise local legislative authority not expressly prohibited by the Arkansas Constitution or by law for the affairs of the county., There is not a state law or constitutional provision expressly prohibiting a quorum court from prescribing additional duties of elected county officials. Herman H. Houston, County Judge . Scott County 185 Bradley 2 West 9220 Lyndella Court Per Diem payments are taxable when any of these situations are true: 1415 West Third Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 | 501-372-7550. Ashdown, AR 71822, Jeanne Andrews (479) 214-1621, Stephanie Harris These revenues are credited to the Sheriffs Communications Facility and Equipment Fund but some percentage [up to 75%] must be allocated to jail operations. By the middle of the twentieth century, this unwieldy system had given county judges nearly unlimited power within their counties, and various efforts began to reform Arkansass system of county government. 5311 Col Rd. Ninety percent (90%) of the booking fee is to be used exclusively for the maintenance, operation, and capital expenditures of a county jail or regional detention center or for certificate pay for law enforcement and jailer personnel. Star City, AR 71667 As a general rule we think of the duties and responsibilities of the county constitutional officers [county elected officials] being set forth by the Arkansas Constitution and state law as enacted by the state legislature. Perry County Collector's Office Ricky Don Jones (501) 889-5285 (501) 889-5285 Fax (501) 889-5807 Learn more about: Arkansas Property Tax Law Search Tax Records / Receipts Free Search The collector in this county has sponsored a free to the public search. They are chosen by the voters of their county in the general election in November of every even-numbered year. 14-14-904(b)(1)(A)(i)]. Faulkner County Quorum Court Members . It is: A.C.A. Any use of the money in the Collectors Automation Fund, since it is collector commission, taken from local tax entities, must be used solely for the expenses of the County Collectors office. They sit with and assist theCounty Judge in levying the county taxes, and in making appropriations for the expenses of the county. Because the counties are divisions of the state, set by the Arkansas General Assembly for convenience in governing the state, the quorum courts are subject to the General Assembly and cannot exceed the authority given to them by the Arkansas General Assembly. Blacks Law Dictionary defines administrative expenses or costs as overhead which would cover a multitude of expenditures. The Polk County Quorum Court met Tuesday night for their regular monthly session with Judge Brandon Ellison presiding. Yell County is a county in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Washington County, AR Home Menu. Special meetings and committee meetings could technically be set at zero. Disposition of the booking fee is addressed in 12-41-505(b)(3). A county ordinance enacted under this subdivision (b)(1) applies to all district courts in the county. Article 16, Section 5 of the Constitution, as amended, provides that: All real and tangible personal property subject to taxation shall be taxed according to its value, that value to be ascertained in such manner as the General Assembly shall direct, making the same equal and uniform throughout the State.. (870) 731-5651, Thomas Leroy Randall Saline County Quorum Court Saline County Courthouse, Room 115 200 N. Main Street, Benton, AR 72015 501-303-5601 The Justice of the Peace is an elected official in county government. Tyronza. However, since the 1980s most bonded indebtedness of counties has been funded with a dedicated sales tax rather than a tax levy on real and personal property. Randolph County A reimbursement is defined as a refund to the county of all or part of a payment made by the county. P.O. (479) 280-1662, Lawrence Holloway Clay County A few exceptions to the 90% limitation have been adopted over the years. Goss, Kay C. The Arkansas Constitution: A Reference Guide. Benton County Arkansas Ashley Baxter Benton Boone Bradley Calhoun Carroll Chicot Clark Clay Cleburne Cleveland Monticello, AR 71657 Each case would require consideration of the office and additional duties assigned. 2 Calaway Drive Like other county automation and cost funds, the uses of the County Collectors Automation Fund were liberalized in 2003. There are a couple of things in particular to be concerned about. (870) 215-1452, Paul Roberts 14-21-201 through 14-21-204. Saline County has 13 Justices of the Peace who serve on the Saline County Quorum Court, which is the legislative body of county government. Click here to view the map of Arkansas counties. Promoting efficient development, maintenance, and distribution of Quorum Court can levy without a vote of the electorate. For more information, contact 501-918-3025 orcalsfoundation@cals.org. Townships (Political Division), Election Precincts Update Wards as Election Precincts, Department of Transformation and Shared Services, Arkansas Spatial Data Infrastructure (previously GeoStor), Municipal Boundary and Annexation Program, School Board Zones & School Districts Update. Drug Enforcement Fund - A county may provide the Sheriff with another Special Revenue Fund a Drug Enforcement Fund. . 2nd ed. Nevada County Springdale, AR 72764 707 N. Walnut There were Sheriffs also that thought it was not a good idea for them to maintain this money in their office. 16-17-129, as amended, reads in part: (a)(1)(A) In addition to all fines now or as may hereafter be provided by law, the governing body of each town or city in which a district court is located may by ordinance levy and collect an additional fine not to exceed twenty dollars ($20.00) from each defendant upon each conviction, each plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or each bond forfeiture in all cases in the first class of accounting records as described in 16-17-707. However, if the Communications Fund is on the books of the Sheriff the Treasurer must issue a treasurers check to the Sheriff for deposit to the Communications Fund. The maximum rates that can be levied on real and personal property by the county for county use are: 5 Mills County general government [Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, 9 and A.C.A. Melbourne, AR 72556 (870) 412-0598, 1st Congressional District Pope County The other $1.5 million of the annual appropriation of $15,750,000 for Real Property Reappraisal comes from the State of Arkansas Miscellaneous Agencies Fund. The number of Quorum Court districts per county in Arkansas is based upon population ranges (Arkansas Code 14-14-402). Honor or memorial gifts are an everlasting way to pay tribute to someone who has touched your life. 1986-51, carryover/carryforward balances are subject to the 90% Rule contained in 14-20-103. Access information is provided below: Perry County Circuit Court 310 W. Main Street Perryville, AR 72126 501-889-5126 Perry County Recorder County Collector Scott Montgomery Phone: (501) 889-5285 Fax: (501) 889-5807 depcol@arbbs.net Arkansas geographic information resources. 2002-008 and AG Opinion No. Perry County Quorum Court Meeting Second Monday every month 7:00 p.m. McNeal Courts Building, 713 Aplin Ave, Perryville, AR 72126 Quorum Court - Perry County Marion, AR 72364 But, when used properly this law has allowed county government to operate responsibly and with financial integrity. Prior to the enactment of Amendment 61 the road millage was governed by Amendment 3 which required that the road millage be on the ballot at each general election in each county. Crittenden County The nine-members of the Scott County Quorum Court voted unanimously; the group is made up of six Democrats . In Arkansas, counties have no inherent authority, only power given to them by the state government. Requires a vote of the electorate to lower, raise, or abolish the millage. (870) 412-0598 8400 South Zero St Building B Fort Smith, AR 72903 Mailing Address: P.O. A transaction fee applies. Box 94 Requires a vote of the electorate to lower, raise or abolish the millage. When a tribute gift is given the honoree will receive a letter acknowledging your generosity and a bookplate will be placed in a book. Faulkner County ], Another source of special revenue for the County Sheriff comes from boat registration fees. (501) 545-8412, Jim D. Easley (501) 940-3261, Bill Crawford Rules on Conflicts, 400(h). Lincoln County The Quorum Court rejected 5-8 a requested rate increase from Cards River Valley at its meeting Tuesday. Provide that "government shall not burden a person's freedom of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability". 14-14-1203(d) provides for the implementation of a legal decrease in salary stating, Any decrease in the annual salary or compensation of a county officer shall not become effective until January 1 following a general election held after such decrease shall have been fixed by the quorum court of the county.. A.C.A. 2015-147] and remits 100% of the net amount to the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund. Corning, AR 72422 Bobby Burns This page provides information about Court Dockets and Calendars resources in Arkansas. Drug Control Fund - Another Special Revenue Fund for use by the County Sheriff is the Drug Control Fund. There are restrictions on how the fund can be used. Glenwood, AR 71943 501 Woodlane Street Ste G4 The Pope County Quorum Court approved separate appropriations that totaled $4,677,026.40 to construct a new Pope County . The maximum per diem allowed for a justice of the peace is adjusted upward by 3% each year as a cost of living adjustment. View Jefferson County District Court - Redfield ("City Court") dates on the city . 3655 Boston Road A.C.A. Holly Grove, AR 72069 1023 West Main In modern terminology the term has mainly been used to refer to a monetary daily allowance or a daily fee usually to cover expenses but not always. As discussed above, Mr. Moore is a member of the Pope County Quorum Court and thus, Taylor will be ineligible to run for reelection in 2024 under Arkansas law . Redfield, AR 72132 The funds are subject to audit by the Arkansas Legislative Audit Department. Ted Harden Section 108 of Act 742 of 1977, provisions pertaining to the compensation of elected county officers state that the annual salary includes compensation for all other services performed as provided by the Arkansas Constitution, by law, or by county ordinances. And plainly, under 14-14-702(2) [Act 742 of 1977, Section 100] any function or duty assigned by statute may be reassigned by ordinance..