Meet Our County Judge
As the County Judge of Craighead County, it is my privilege to cordially welcome each of you to our site. On behalf of the citizens of Craighead County, we appreciate your interest in one of the state's most progressive regions!
Established in 1859 among the rolling hills of Crowley's Ridge, Craighead County is home to Arkansas State University and is a regional center for manufacturing, agriculture, medicine, education, and trade. I am confident that you will find our county to be friendly and our people are just great. Cordially,
Marvin Day
County Judge
Craighead County Judge
Craighead County Annex
511 Union, Room 119
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
Marvin Day, Craighead County Judge
Email: mday@craigheadcountyar.gov
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY JUDGE
The County Judge is the Chief Executive Officer for Craighead County government in Arkansas. The Judge authorizes and approves the disbursement of all appropriated county funds, operates the system of county roads, administers ordinances enacted by the Quorum Court, has custody of county property, accepts grants from federal, state, public and private sources, and hires county employees except those persons employed by other elected officials of the county.
The County Judge, in addition to other powers and duties provided for by the Constitution and by law, shall preside over the Quorum Court without a vote but with the power of veto.
Marvin Day Bio
Marvin has lived in Jonesboro, AR most of his life. He is a fifth-generation resident of Craighead County. As newly-elected Craighead County Judge Marvin was sworn in on January 1, 2019.
Education:
- 1988 Graduate of Jonesboro High School
- 1992 Graduate of University of Arkansas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer with the State of Arkansas
- Worked in the family-owned highway and bridge construction business for over 20 years.
- Worked as a Senior Engineer at City Water and Light in Jonesboro for nearly 8 years.
- MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Commission), Past Chairman
- Storm Water Advisory Board for the City of Jonesboro and Arkansas State University
- Master Street Plan Committee, Vice Chairman
County Administrator
Brandon Shrader currently serves as the County Administrator. Before his current position, he worked as Assistant Parks Director for the City of Jonesboro. With over 13 years of experience in parks and government, Brandon has gained extensive knowledge in managing grants, budgets, and park projects. He has also overseen the day-to-day operations of the Parks Department.
Email: bshrader@craigheadcountyar.gov
Code of Ordinances
Code of Ordinances | Craighead County, AR | Municode Library
Human Resources
Kornishia Garrett, Human Resources Manager
Email: hr@craigheadcountyar.gov
Employment Personnel Policy Handbook
Transparency in Coverage
Assured Benefits (ABA) is committed to supporting the Transparency in Coverage Rule by making Machine Readable Files (MRFs) available for ABA self-funded customers on July 1, 2022, at
Purchasing information
PURCHASING
Al Haines, Purchasing Agent
Email: ahaines@craigheadcountyar.gov
Financial Disclosures/Conflict of interest statements
Subdivision and Re-platting
Subdivision Development or re-platting of existing parcels
Shelly Fulks, Administrative Assistant
Email: SFulks@CraigheadCountyAR.Gov
With the passage of the Subdivision Ordinance 2019-13 on June 24, 2019, all new subdivision developments and the re-platting of existing parcels now requires County Judge’s approval before filing at the Circuit Clerk’s office. Plats can be dropped off in the County Judge’s office, 511 Union, Suite 119, for review and approval. Please plan on 10-20 days for response unless the plat is referred to the Road Committee for review. In that case, it would be the next Quorum Court committee meeting, which is typically the 2nd Monday of each month. You may call the Judge’s office at
Subdivision Approval Checklist (All items must be submitted for approval)
1) Plat (4 copies of the Original)
2) Perc Test from the Craighead County Health Department, 611 E. Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401, 870-933-4585
3) A letter from the providing power company stating they "may" run utilities to the property. (Ex. City Water & Light and Craighead Electric Co-Op)
Travel Information
Craighead County Employee Travel Information
Operating budget
2016 Approved Operating Budget
2017 Approved Operating Budget
2018 Approved Operating Budget
2019 Approved Operating Budget
2020 Approved Operating Budget
2021 Approved Operating Budget
2022 Approved Operating Budget
2023 Approved Operating Budget
2024 Approved Operating Budget
Craighead County District Maps
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Craighead JP District [FINAL countywide]
To access the county interactive map, go to https://www.efsedge.com/craighead/
Click the yellow folder icon the top bar of the webpage Expand the menus in the “Map Contents” box. Click any information you want to see on the map. Unclick those you don’t want to see.
Quorum Court
2023 Quorum Court meeting schedule
2024 Quorum Court meeting schedule
New Craighead County Maps
https://www.efsedge.com/craighead/
Click the yellow folder icon the top bar of the webpage.
To see the new Justice of the Peace districts, unclick the "Jonesboro Data" and "Transparent Layers" boxes. Expand the menu in the “County Data” box. Scroll to the bottom of the menu and check the "JP Districts 2021" box. This will show you the new Justice of the Peace districts.
There are many other districts you can layer on top of the JP Districts if you wish. Click any information you want to see on the map. Unclick those you don’t want to see.
County Fire Protection District Boards
Agreed-Upon Procedures for Fire Districts and Annual Reporting to the Quorum Court
County Fire Protection Districts Agreed-Upon Procedure Reports
Information
Mary Dawn Marshall
mdmarshall@craigheadcountyar.gov
County Clerk’s Office
511 South Main St. # 202
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
Craighead County Clerk
The County Clerk is the official bookkeeper of the county and serves as the clerk for the county, quorum and probate courts. The County Clerk serves as secretary of the Board of Equalization and records the minutes of their meetings. The County Clerk is the official voter registrar, issues marriage licenses and keeps a record of all firms in the county, which have incorporated and also is responsible for payroll records and accounts payable.
County Clerk Webpage and Forms
Voter Registration info
Voter Registration Information
Press Release 4.19.2023
Marriage Licenses
JONESBORO
Western District Marriage License Search
LAKE CITY
Eastern District Marriage License Search
Accounts Payable
Payroll
Probate
Equalization Board
Elections
Information
David Vaughn, Craighead County Circuit Court Clerk
511 South Main St. # 200
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
*****The Craighead County Circuit Clerk's office will be closing at 4 pm on Friday, December 29, 2023 to clear out e-filing before the start of the new year*****
Craighead County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk is the clerk of the circuit, domestic relations and juvenile court, and is also the ex-officio county recorder and is responsible for recording deeds, mortgages, liens, surety bonds and the county collector of child support. The Circuit Clerk also swears in all notary publics. The circuit clerk prepares summons, warrants, orders, judgments, and injunctions authorized by the circuit, domestic relations and juvenile court for delivery by the county sheriff.
Acceptable Document Types for eRecording in Craighead County, AR
Administrators Deed
Affidavit
Agreement
Amended Bill Of Assurance
Amended Master Deed
Amended Mortgagees Deed
Amended Mortgagees Notice
Amended Trustees Notice
Assignment
Assignment Of Rents
Beneficiary Deed
Bill Of Assurance
Cancellation Notice
Cemetery Deed
Commissioners Deed
Contract
Corrected Affidavit
Corrected Assignment
Corrected Assignment Of Rents
Corrected Beneficiary Deed
Corrected Bill Of Assurance
Corrected Commissioners Deed
Corrected Deed
Corrected Deed Of Trust
Corrected Executors Deed
Corrected Extension
Corrected Fiduciary Deed
Corrected Guardians Deed
Corrected Modification
Corrected Mortgage
Corrected Mortgagees Deed
Corrected Mortgagees Notice
Corrected Partial Release Deed
Corrected Power Of Attorney
Corrected Quit Claim Deed
Corrected Release Deed
Corrected Subordination
Corrected Trustees Deed
Corrected Warranty Deed
Death Certificate
Dedication Deed
Deed
Deed In Lieu Of FC
Deed Of Cancellation
Deed Of Trust
Easement
Executors Deed
Extension
Fiduciary Deed
Forfeited Lands
Gift Deed
Guardians Deed
Marshals Deed
Master Deed
Master Mortgage
Memorandum Of Trust
Mineral Deed
Modification
Mortgage
Mortgagees Deed
Mortgagees Notice
Partial Release Deed
Plat
POA
Power Of Attorney
Quit Claim Deed
Redemption Deed
Release
Release Deed
Right Of Way
Second Deed Of Trust
Second Mortgage
Subordination
Substitution Of Trustee
Survey
Timber Deed
Trustees Deed
Trustees Notice
UCC Fixture Filing
Warranty Deed
Terry McNatt
Craighead County Treasurer Office
511 South Main St. # 205
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
TREASURER
The County Treasurer is the disbursement officer of the county, and is the unofficial or quasi comptroller. The Treasurer is responsible for the custody and disbursement of all county funds and school district funds. The Treasurer receives county tax collections, county turn back funds, federal matching funds, state aid to school district funds and revenues from various other sources. After receiving this revenue, the Treasurer distributes the money to the various taxing units of the county.
Terry McNatt Biography:
Terry was born and raised in the community of Dixie Arkansas, which is located in Eastern Craighead County. The son of a farmer and public school teacher, Terry learned the lessons of hard work and the value of education at a very young age. Sworn in as Treasurer of Craighead County in 2013, Terry has made it his mission to lead in transparency, conservatism, honesty, and integrity.
Education:
- 1987 Graduate of Brookland Public School
- 1992 Graduate of Arkansas State University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting
Professional Experience:
- National Society of Accountants
- Arkansas Society of Accountants
- Retired Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer
- Private business owner
- Brookland Public Schools Board of Directors
- President of Arkansas Treasurers Association
- Legislative Director for Arkansas Associations of Counties
Approved Operating Budget
2016 Approved Operating Budget
2017 Approved Operating Budget
2018 Approved Operating Budget
2019 Approved Operating Budget
2020 Approved Operating Budget
2021 Approved Operating Budget
2022 Approved Operating Budget
2023 Approved Operating Budget
2024 Approved Operating Budget
Craighead County Online Checkbook
Annual Audit Reports for Craighead County
Financial statement for year ending December 31, 2023
Financial statement for year ending December 31, 2022
Financial statement for year ending December 31, 2021
Financial statement for year ending December 31, 2020
Financial statement for year ending December 31, 2019
Financial statement for year ending December 31, 2018
Financial statement for year ending December 31, 2017
Financial statement for year ending December 31, 2016
Links of School Districts, Cities and Financial Institutions
School Districts
Cities
Area Banks
Online Checkbook
http://craigheadclerk.com/report
Monthly Financial Reports
Monthly Financial Reports May 2020
Monthly Financial Reports for June 2020
Monthly Financial Reports for July 2020
Monthly Financial Reports for August 2020
Monthly Financial reports for September 2020
Monthly financial reports for October 2020
Monthly Financial Reports for November 2020
Monthly Financial Reports for December 2020
Monthly Financial Reports for January 2021
Monthly Financial Reports for February 2021
Monthly Financial Reports for March 2021
Monthly Financial Reports for April 2021
Monthly Financial Report for May 2021
Monthly Financial Reports for June 2021
Monthly Financial Reports for July 2021
Monthly Financial Reports for August 2021
Monthly Financial Reports for September 2021
Monthly Financial Reports for October 2021
Monthly Financial Reports for November 2021
Monthly Financial Statements for December 2021
Monthly Financial Reports for January 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for February 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for March 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for April 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for May 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for June 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for July 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for August 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for September 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for October 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for November 2022
Monthly Financial Reports for December 2022
Monthly Financial Report for January 2023
Monthly Financial Report for February 2023
Monthly Financial Reports for March 2023
Monthly Financial Report For April 2023
Monthly Financial Reports for May 2023
Monthly Financial Reports for June 2023
Monthly Financial Report for July 2023
Monthly Financial Reports for August 2023
Monthly Financial Reports for September 2023
Monthly Financial Reports for October 2023
Monthly Financial Reports for November 2023
Monthly Financial Reports for December 2023
Monthly Financial Report for January 2024
Monthly Financial Report for February 2024
Monthly Financial Report for March 2024
Monthly Financial Report for April 2024
Monthly Financial Report for May 2024
Monthly Financial Report for June 2024
Monthly Financial Report for July 2024
Wesley Eddington
Craighead County Tax Collector
The Tax Collector is the collector of taxes for the county and collects municipal, county, school and improvement district taxes and turns them over to the County Treasurer. The Collector is responsible for collecting all property taxes from the first day of March to the 15th day of October during the calendar year after they are assessed.
Pay online at https://www.ark.org/craigheadcounty/index.php
Wesley Eddington 511 Union Street, Suite 107 Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone:(870) 933-4560 Fax:(870) 933-4519 E-Mail: Info@craigheadcollector.org
By statute, the collector is required to turn over all tax revenue to the treasurer at least once a month. Taxpayers may pay their taxes in installments with one-fourth of the total being due between March 1 and April, one-fourth being due between April and July, and the remaining one-half between July and October 15 (ACA 26-36-20).
Any real or personal property taxes not paid by the 15 day of October are considered delinquent and the collector extends a 10% penalty against the taxpayer (ACA 26-35-501). Before December 1st of each year, the collector of taxes shall prepare a list of delinquent personal property taxes and deliver a copy of the list to a legal newspaper in the county. Within seven (7) days thereafter, the newspaper shall publish the list.
If there is no newspaper in the county or district, the publication shall be in the nearest newspaper having a general circulation in the county or districts for which the list is being published. (ACA 26-36-203)
Tax Collection Reports
For year 2022:
January 2022
February 2022
March 2022
April 2022
May 2022
June 2022
Craighead County Assessor
Contact Information:
Craighead County Assessor
511 Union St Suite 130
Jonesboro AR 72401
Phone: 870-933-4570
Fax:
Email: assessor@craigheadassessor.com
Dates to Remember:
Deadline to Assess - May 31
Assessments After May 31 Receive 10% Penalty
EQ Board 1st Meeting August 2
EQ Appointment Deadline August 16
Taxes Due by October 15
Mickey Marshall, Craighead County Maintenance Supervisor
Email: mmarshall@craigheadcountyar.gov
Phone: 870-819-7004
Building Maintenance is responsible for the maintenance of county buildings and grounds.
Craighead County District Court Judge
Click for Case Information
Pay District Court Fines
Post Bond Online
Contact the District Court Clerk at 870-933-4509, 870-933-4508 and 870-933-4581 or visit 410 West Washington Avenue, Jonesboro AR 72401. Fines can be paid by cash, cashier check, money order, credit, or debit card.
Online Record Search for cases that occurred BEFORE August 1, 2018 can be found at
APPEARING IN COURT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
- Resources for Victims & Self-Help Litigants
- Paying on a Payment Plan
- Civil/Small Claims Packet
- Appearing in Court
- Public Defender Request Form
- Writ Of Garnishment Form
- Domestic Violence and Anger Management Classes
- Arisa Health/DASEP Screener
- Local Driver's Services
- City of Jonesboro Online Affidavit Form
- City of Bay, Bono, Brookland, Cash, and Craighead County Online Affidavit Form
- Craighead County Star Court
To avoid lines and longer wait times, you may pay citations and make payments to an existing payment plan online by visiting pay.arcourts.gov. For case information, please visit caseinfo.arcourts.gov
Road Department
John James, Road Superintendent
The Road Department’s primary function is to take care of 1300 miles of paved and gravel road; 1100 miles gravel, and ~200 miles of hard surface. The department is also responsible for drainage up and down the county road, and maintenance of the county’s road and bridge infrastructure. The County Road Department has its own Bridge Department as well.
Craighead County Highway Department services the Eastern & Western Districts of Craighead County.
Phone number 870-933-4510
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY # 870-393-5338
Office hours
Monday - Thursday
6:30 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Application for Employment ( Must Print )
Read MoreSheriff’s Department
“Craighead County is located in the Northeast corner of Arkansas and touches Missouri on our northernmost border. Craighead County covers 717 square miles with a population of 96,443 .
Craighead County is one of the few in Arkansas that has dual county seats.
Read MoreInformation Technology
The Information Technology (IT) department maintains communications and integrity of Craighead County’s network infrastructure, hardware, and security.
Read MoreJuvenile Court
Amy Powell
Authorize the detention and release of juveniles when arrested for delinquent offenses. Advise law enforcement agencies of procedures when arresting and/or charging juvenile offenders. Review juvenile delinquency or Family in Need of Services (FINS)cases and submit them to the…
Read MoreVETERANS SERVICE OFFICE
Terry Wilkins, Craighead County Veterans Service Officer
twilkins@craigheadcountyar.gov
Marisol Cordova, Craighead County Veterans Service Officer Assistant
mcordova@craigheadcountyar.gov
Craighead County Veterans Service Office
511 SOUTH MAIN, ROOM 103
Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
OFFICE 870-933-4598
FAX
Appointments are scheduled on Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling the office ahead of time. Walk-ins are available every day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Assistance is available to veterans at the Lake City Courthouse, 107 Cobean Blvd, Lake City as needed. A track chair is available for check-out to all Arkansas Veterans.
Veterans Service Office Duties
The duties of the Veterans Service Office are to counsel, advise, and assist military service veterans, veteran’s survivors and their dependents in obtaining benefits provided for them by county, state and federal laws. Review and file claims for eligible veterans to receive benefits. Assists with burial benefits for military service veterans and their families. Provide help in ordering DD214s and military medical records for veterans who don’t have their copies from their time on active duty. Acquire yearly tax letters for eligible veterans if they haven’t received them.
2022 Veterans Day parade
November 5, 2022 Veterans Day parade, Main Street, Downtown Jonesboro. Come support our nations' heroes and their families for their service. Register for the Parade at: www.craigheadcountyveterans.org or call Marvin Jumper at 870-761-2735. Best viewing areas include: either side of Main Street, between Jefferson Street and Huntington Avenue. Click here for more information.
Lake City Courthouse
Eastern District
Lake City Courthouse, 107 Cobean Blvd, Lake City, Arkansas
Services provided:
County Clerk, Assessor, Tax Collector, Circuit Court, phone 870-237-4342
District Court, phone 870-237-4142
Sheriff's Office, phone 870-237-4511
Department of Revenue, phone 870-237-4421