Our available enterence is currently on the west side, lower level of the building. The county judge is the presiding officer over the Quorum Court without a vote, but with the power of veto. The population totals from the 2020 Census have been added to those counties current JP districts. In addition to the special revenue funds mentioned, there is also a fund called the County Sheriffs Office Fund as established by 12-41-105. P.O. 78-112 which cites several court cases and constitutional law, including Article 16, Section 11 no moneys arising from a tax levied for any purpose shall be used for any other purpose.. That is still the case except for one exception. 100 Rock Street However, in many counties the Communication Facility and Equipment Fund is on the books of the County Treasurer. The carry-over cash balance includes the 10% set-aside, revenues in excess of projections, and revenues remaining from unspent appropriations. (501) 940-3261, Mary Philips The funds are subject to audit by the Arkansas Legislative Audit Department. The Polk County Quorum Court met Tuesday night for their regular monthly session with Judge Brandon Ellison presiding. The maximum per diem allowed for a justice of the peace is adjusted upward by 3% each year as a cost of living adjustment. (870) 356-9924, Steve Jernigan A.C.A. (1) (A) (i) The justices of the peace elected in each county shall assemble and organize as a county quorum court body on the first regular meeting date after the beginning of the justices' term in office, or the county judge may schedule the biennial meeting date of the quorum court on a date in January other than the first regular meeting date of . Like other county automation and cost funds, the uses of the County Collectors Automation Fund were liberalized in 2003. Cleburne County The first five . This page provides information about Court Dockets and Calendars resources in Arkansas. Jail. 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. After the quorum court has approved an ordinance establishing a Drug Enforcement Fund, set the maximum amount of the fund within the maximum threshold set by state law, and appropriated money for the fund, the county judge may approve a county claim for the initial establishment of the Drug Enforcement Fund on the books of the County Sheriff. The Quorum Court is the legislative body of county government. Sevier County No Attorney General Opinions have been issued concerning the County Clerk Cost Fund and there have been no court cases involving this fund as of late 2022. (870) 475-2578, Tawana Gilbert Dardanelle, AR 72834 District 2 = Marty Nickels 102 Swiss Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 Phone: 870-736-0031. The Arkansas GIS Office is pleased to announce the publication of revised Justice of the Peace districts based on redistricting efforts throughout the state. Additional support provided by the Arkansas Humanities Council. (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. Lafayette County Office Of Emergency Management/Flood Plain Coordinator/Fire Service Coordinator Robert "Bull" Carmichael. (870) 866-0559, Charles Henderson The minimum and maximum amounts of per diem allowed justices are set forth in 14-14-1205(B)(i)(ii)(iii). Cabot, AR 72023 Marble Falls, AR 72648 (501) 940-3261, Secretary/Treasurer Garland County A transaction fee applies. Polk County Newport, AR 72112. Act 742 of 1977, as amended, implements the provisions of Amendment 55 to the Arkansas Constitution. The minimums and maximums have been established by the legislature in Arkansas Code 14-14-1204 for the following county constitutional officers: (1) county judge; (2) sheriff and ex officio collector of taxes; (3) collector of taxes, where established by law; (4) circuit clerk; (5) county clerk, where established by law; (6) assessor; (7) treasurer; (8) coroner; and (9) surveyor. 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. Linda Hinton. Ozark, AR 72949 960 Greene 443 Road Compensation may not be decreased during a current term. It passed with 51.5 percent of the vote. Each JP represents a district of roughly equal population. But, with the 2003 amendment to the law, the fund can now be spent on virtually any legal expenditure of the collectors office [AG Opinion No. Boone County 2216 Highway 31 North Ouachita County A specific percentage is not required but some percentage up to 75% must be allocated for jail operations. A reimbursement is defined as a refund to the county of all or part of a payment made by the county. Email: communication@arkansasgisoffice.org 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 . The County Sheriff may be the county official designated in your county by the quorum court to collect fines [ 16-13-709 Responsibility for collection]. And, that percentage can change annually at the call of the collector. Everything there is to know about the Drug Enforcement Fund is in Act 362 of 1997, amended for the first time by Act 154 of 2013, and codified in A.C.A. 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. These funds, in accordance with 21-6-413(e)(2)(A)(B) shall be used to purchase, maintain, and operate an automated records system. 1512 Saratoga Dr. Erin Rowbotham, Chief Deputy . Crittenden County 100 Court Square Marion, AR 72364 (870) 739-4434. Normally special revenues or restricted funds are just that they can be used only for the purposes set out in law..unless there is an exception laid out in the law. 383 Stokes Rd. Accounting one records are city cases and accounting two records are county cases. Miller County A.C.A. The Quorum Court is the Legislative body of county government. 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. 1986-51, carryover/carryforward balances are subject to the 90% Rule contained in 14-20-103. Box 1026 Marianna, AR 72360. Additional support provided by the Arkansas Community Foundation. Reserves. (870) 754-0621, Carl Standridge, Jr. The ordinance would have raised the monthly rate for each participating residence from $18. An ordinance establishing and adopting procedures for the Quorum Court at all regular and special meetings for 2023-24 resulted in debate and discussion over whether to adopt the 2022 ordinance as . (870) 325-6005, Greg Sanders on New Justice of the Peace (Quorum Court) Districts, School District Corrections Lawrence, Sharp & White Counties, ! Yell County, Arkansas. 14-14-403requires county board of elections commissioners in each county to apportion the county into quorum court districts based on the last federal decennial census. Laws on property taxation in Arkansas have been in constant change throughout the years. There are a number of things that are involved in making the decision of whether or not per diem is taxable. 5 Mills County bonded indebtedness [Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62]. The size of the quorum court varies by county: the smallest counties have nine justices of the peace, while others have eleven or thirteen, and Pulaski Countythe largest county in Arkansashas fifteen. The Quorum Court creates ordinances which govern the citizens who reside in the county, thus fulfilling the legislative branch role. Booking fee - Act 117 of 2007 amended 12-41-505 [Expense and support of the jail] to add a booking and administration fee of $20 to anyone convicted of a felony or a Class A misdemeanor. Drew County County jail operations are one of the largest financial burdens on county governments in Arkansas but, there are several revenue sources for the operation of a county jail that can be secured. The number of Quorum Court districts per county in Arkansas is based upon population ranges (Arkansas Code 14-14-402). 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. The Department of Transformation and Shared Services. A county is also authorized to levy a county library tax by Amendment 38 of the Arkansas Constitution (amended by Amendment 72 and incorporated into Amendment 38 by amending Sections 1 and 3 and adding Section 5). 2023 Encyclopedia of Arkansas. (a) Time and Place of Quorum Court Assembly. 212 Marmaduke, AR 72443 Carl Loewer Cross County 2 Calaway Drive Wynne, AR 72396 . County government is also allowed to levy 5 general mills for bonded indebtedness in accordance with Amendment 62 of the Arkansas Constitution. 2 Calaway Drive 262 Bell Branch Rd. Bono, AR 72416 (479) 883-1167, Vickie Robertson The reappraisal is paid for from the Arkansas Real Property Reappraisal Fund established by Act 1185 of 1999 and codified as 26-26-1907. 103 Tanglewood Circle P.O. The law specifically says, The per diem compensation for justices of the peace attending any official, regular, special, or committee meeting of a quorum court shall be fixed by ordinance in each county [Reference: 14-14-1205(a)(1)(A)]. Sebastian County Local Jail Fine - Act 209 of 2009 amended 16-17-129 so that a city and/or county could, by ordinance, levy an additional fine not to exceed $20 to be collected from defendants in District Court to be used to defray jail expenses. As an additional note, this additional fine allowed under 16-17-129 to be used to help defray jail expenses applies also to a seatbelt conviction in accordance with 27-37-706. The Quorum Court is the legislative branch of county government and as such cannot micro-manage or significantly interfere with executive powers. Monroe County Quorum Court. Encyclopedia of Arkansas 106 Skinner St. Arkansas geographic information resources. Randolph County A member of the Quorum Court is called Justice of the Peace, or "JP," and is elected for two-year terms. 501 Woodlane Street Ste G4 . 302 W. Cherry Street In the event of a vacancy, the Governor fills . (870) 577-4413, 4th Congressional District Taylor will be ineligible to run for reelection in 2024 under Arkansas law . 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. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,263. (479) 221-2988, Earl Battiest P.O. (479) 394-6232, Ronnie Wheeler (479) 221-2988, Raymond D. Harvey Make Child Support Payments. 501 Green Oaks Lane View the Garland County District Court docket for the current day. 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. 501 Woodlane Street Ste G4 (870) 307-2152, Seth Engelhardt Johnson County 906 Calvert All Rights Reserved. (870) 830-6140, Lillie McMullen [1] The county has two county seats, Dardanelle and Danville. Rate and review titles you borrow and share your opinions on them. The Quorum Court is the legislative body of county government. [Keywords: boundaries election elections Justice district Peace districts JP Quorum Court Adopted ]. For this fund to be established the quorum court must pass an ordinance establishing the fund and set a maximum balance for the fund not to exceed $50,000 [amended from $10,000 by Act 154 of 2013]. The county seat is Murfreesboro. Washington County, AR Home Menu. Regan Hill The county quorum court is required to levy ad valorem tax rates at its regular meeting in November or December of each year for collection the following year [A.C.A. Their pay scale is set by the Arkansas General Assembly, which establishes minimum and maximum pay depending upon the size of the county. Box 461 Faulkner County Quorum Court Members . Many Arkansans live in cities or towns, but those who do not reside in incorporated communities receive services instead from their county government, including police protection, road building and maintenance, and water. If the Communications Fund is on the books of the county the Treasurer transfers the commissions and profits from the County Sheriffs Office Fund to the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund as an interfund transfer. Home; About Us; Counties; . Mena, AR 71953 Greene County Once the rate is established by the electorate, the quorum court will levy the established rate each year until there is another election to change the rate. 3 Mills County Road [Amendment 61 and 26-79-101]. (479) 213-1469, Marjorie Rogers (870) 490-0335, Curtis Lee Johnson (1) public property used exclusively for public purposes; (5) libraries and grounds used exclusively for school purposes; and. 479-271-1000 Amendment 59 to the Constitution was passed by the electorate in 1980 due to the court-ordered reassessment to keep real property taxes from rising exorbitantly. (870) 365-9771, Addie Moore Edwards 609 Aplin Ave Perryville, AR. Booneville, AR 72927 Sections. Madison County (870) 257-2352, Larry Raney 450 W. Pine Little Rock, AR 72204 12-41-505 simply says that the funds shall be credited to a special revenue fund and used for the maintenance, operation, capital expenditures of a county jail Mississippi County has a long and illustrious history of being a leader in agriculture. He directly oversees the Road Department, Public Safety, Planning and Development and all County Facilities. Tuckerman, AR 72473 Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county. According to a 2017 study from the U.S. Census Bureau, this state's local governments consist of 75 counties, 501 cities, towns, and villages, and 730 special districts.. 434 Hathaway Dr. The answer to the question is answered by Section 5 of Amendment 55 which provides that compensation of each county officer shall be fixed by the Quorum Court within a minimum and maximum to be determined by law. Woodruff County Box 53 Justices of the peace are paid per diem (per meeting) rather than receiving a general salary. 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. The minimum per diem of $125 for a regular meeting is not adjusted. Other sources of jail revenue include housing fees for housing prisoners of other government jurisdictions, including state prisoners and 309s and contracts for housing federal prisoners; and pay-for-stay fees. Arkansas law 14-14-1205 requires that the compensation of justices of the peace be per diem; as does Amendment 55, 5 of the Arkansas Constitution. ***The County Judge may, at his discretion, establish by Executive Proclamation additional days when county offices shall be . In strict accordance with the law 100% of these fees are to be credited to the fund even though only 35% of the fees are restricted and considered special revenues. A flat amount is given to the employee/official and no expense report is required, or. The funds are to be appropriated by the quorum court at the direction of the collector for the uses designated in 21-6-305(c)(2)(A)(i)(ii)(iii)(B). Carroll County 501 W. 14th District #11. Lee County HC 73 Box 77 In accordance with the law, the Sheriff maintains this money and fund and it is not subject to appropriation by the quorum court [AG Opinion No. Van Buren, AR 72956 In such case, the fund is a part of the county treasury and is subject to quorum court appropriation [A.C.A. Little Rock, AR 72201 (318) 547-2253, Dollie Wilson (870) 866-0559, Tommy Young In this case the exception is espoused in 21-6-413(e)(2)(C) which says, Funds set aside for automation may be allowed to accumulate from year to year or at the discretion of the clerk may be transferred to the county general fund by a budgeted appropriated transfer. Per Diem is Latin for by the day or for each day. The 25% amount of sheriff fees pursuant to 21-6-307(a)(1)-(17) do not have to be remitted to the county treasury and can be retained by the Sheriff for the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund. P.O. Box 282 However, under the language of Amendment 55 those salaries may not be decreased during a current term. They are chosen by the voters of their county in the general election in November of every even-numbered year. Omaha, AR 72661 Clark County The court is made up of 13 districts with equal population representation. Springdale, AR 72764 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. (501) 920-617, 3rd Congressional District (479) 280-1662, Lawrence Holloway (501) 889-8196, Lenora Marshall For more information, contact 501-918-3025 orcalsfoundation@cals.org. Chicot County Per Diem is paid in excess of the allowable standard federal rate. Mount Ida, AR 71957 However, a county must be able to demonstrate that the state or federal agency issuing the funding characterized the revenues as a grant. Powhatan, AR 72458 About Judge Keith. Boone County Pay supervision, drug court, and restitution fees online by personal ID number or name. Email . Perryville AR. The application for extension must be filed by the County Judge and County Clerk. Quorum Court. All Rights Reserved. 870-475-2578. No doubt the real focus of the fund should still be computerization or automation of the collectors office as the moniker of the fund would indicate. David Rochell Saline County The county judge chairs the meeting of the quorum court; the judge has no vote in the quorum court but can veto its decisions. The term prosecutorial purposes is not in itself a legal term that is defined. The Department of Transformation and Shared Services. The minimum per diem for a regular meeting is $125. The official YouTube Channel for Washington County Arkansas. 1055 Hickory Flats Lane Box 375 Mary Philips 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.. The nine-members of the Scott County Quorum Court voted unanimously; the group is made up of six Democrats . Additional support provided by the Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation Inc. There is 1 Court per 3,440 people, and 1 Court per 183 square miles. Lesliel, AR 72645 It would appear then that drug control funds could be used generally for law enforcement purposes and for any legitimate expense of the prosecutor or his/her team in the process of conducting the prosecution of a defendant. Arkansas Code 14-14-801(b)(10) and (13) go on to say, respectively that the quorum courts legislative authority includes the power to provide for any service or performance of any function relating to county affairs; and to exercise other powers, not inconsistent with law, necessary for effective administration of authorized services and functions., The authority of a quorum court to add or assign duties to an elected official is more clearly delineated in a couple of other codes which were also a part of the enabling legislation of Amendment 55. 1951 Masonville Road A.C.A. (870) 295-6385, David Rochell 308 Court Square DeWitt, AR 70242. 14-21-201 through 14-21-204. . The following table defaults to displaying only 25 counties at a time. Per Diem payments are taxable when any of these situations are true: 1415 West Third Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 | 501-372-7550. [As with the Communications Facility and Equipment Fund this fund is on the books of the Treasurer in some counties rather than on the books of the Sheriff.]. 14-14-1205(c) states, No justice of the peace shall receive compensation as a county employee or deputy, nor shall any justice receive compensation or expenses from funds appropriated by the quorum court for any services performed within the county, other than as provided by this subchapter. This statute would then prohibit a quorum court member from receiving compensation as a county employee. (903) 277-7703, Bill Nelson Box 2300 Little Rock, AR 72201 County Coroner Jason McDonald 305 Industrial Park Dr Murfreesboro, AR 71958. jmcdonald@pikecso.com

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