Poinsett County Public Records
Poinsett County public records are kept by several offices in Harrisburg, Arkansas. The county clerk, circuit clerk, assessor, sheriff, and collector each maintain separate sets of documents covering court cases, land records, property data, vital records, and arrest logs. This page explains what each Poinsett County office holds, how to contact them, and how to search or request records in person, online, or by mail.
Poinsett County Records Overview
Poinsett County Clerk Records
County Clerk Teresa Rouse is at 401 Market Street, Harrisburg, AR 72432. Phone: (870) 578-4410. Fax: (870) 578-4413. Email: countyclerk@poinsettar.gov. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. More information is available at poinsettar.gov/government/county_clerk.
The screenshot below is from the Poinsett County Clerk page on the official county government website.
The Poinsett County Clerk handles marriage licenses, probate court records, voter registration, county court records, and DBA filings from the Harrisburg courthouse.
Marriage licenses cost $60.00. Both parties must appear with valid photo ID. No waiting period for adults 18 and older. Licenses are valid for 60 days. DBA filings are also handled here. Probate records cover decedent estates, guardianships, and adoptions (adoptions are sealed). Probate case filing fees are approximately $165.00. Copy fees are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee for certified copies. Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a money order.
Poinsett County Circuit Clerk Court Records
Circuit Clerk Misty Russell is at 401 Market Street, Harrisburg, AR 72432. Phone: (870) 578-4420. Fax: (870) 578-4423. Email: circuitclerk@poinsettar.gov. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. More at poinsettar.gov/government/circuit_clerk.
The screenshot below is from the Poinsett County Circuit Clerk page on the county government site.
The Poinsett County Circuit Clerk handles court case filings, land record recording, and eRecording for the county. Poinsett County accepts electronic documents through eRecording partners, which allows remote submission of land records without a trip to Harrisburg.
Court records here include civil case filings, criminal case histories, divorce records, child support files, and juvenile court records. The Circuit Clerk is also the ex-officio recorder for land documents. Recording fees are $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. The Real Property Transfer Tax is $3.30 per $1,000 on transactions over $100. New civil or domestic case filings cost $165.00. For free statewide court case searches, use Arkansas CourtConnect. You can also access recorded Poinsett County land documents online through Tapestry at landrecords.net, which carries recorded deeds, mortgages, and other property records.
Note: Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, all government agencies must respond to public records requests within three business days.
Poinsett County Assessor and Property Data
County Assessor Dan Carpenter is at 401 Market Street, Harrisburg, AR 72432. Phone: (870) 578-4430. Fax: (870) 578-4433. Email: assessor@poinsettar.gov. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. More at poinsettar.gov/government/assessor. All real and personal property in Poinsett County is assessed at 20% of current market value.
Real property is assessed from January 1 through July 1. Personal property must be assessed by May 31. Late filings carry a 10% penalty. The Assessor handles homestead tax credit applications and assessment appeals. Online property tax payment for Poinsett County is available through the Arkansas Property Tax Center at propertytax.ark.org/poinsett. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address and pay taxes online with a credit/debit card or e-check.
Poinsett County Sheriff and Arrest Records
Sheriff Kevin Molder heads the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office at 1500 Justice Drive, Harrisburg, AR 72432. Phone: (870) 578-2116. Fax: (870) 578-2117. Email: sheriff@poinsettcountysheriff.org. For emergencies dial 911. More information is at poinsettcountysheriff.org.
The screenshot below is from the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office website, where the online inmate roster and public records tools are available.
The Poinsett County Sheriff's website provides an online inmate roster, law enforcement updates, and contact information for civil process and records requests in Harrisburg.
Arrest records, booking logs, incident reports, and the jail roster are all public records under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. To get records, visit the Sheriff's Office at 1500 Justice Drive or submit a written request by mail. For statewide criminal history requests, contact the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). The Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search covers individuals in state prison.
Poinsett County Government and Online Tools
The Poinsett County government website covers all county departments in one place.
The screenshot below is from the Poinsett County Arkansas official government website.
The official Poinsett County government site at poinsettar.gov links to all county department pages including the Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Assessor, Collector, Sheriff, and other offices serving Harrisburg and surrounding areas.
Several free online tools let you access Poinsett County records from home. Arkansas CourtConnect provides free access to circuit court case data statewide. Property records are searchable through the Arkansas Property Tax Center. Land documents recorded after eRecording became available can be searched through Tapestry. The Arkansas Secretary of State handles business entity records and UCC filings online. Vital records like birth and death certificates are maintained statewide by the Arkansas Department of Health. FOIA requests to any Poinsett County office can be submitted in writing and must receive a response within three business days.
Arkansas FOIA and Poinsett County Requests
The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act covers all Poinsett County government offices. Any person can request records. You do not need to give a reason or be an Arkansas resident. Requests must be in writing, submitted in person or by mail. The agency must respond within three business days.
Routine requests for court records, arrest logs, property data, and government documents are generally fulfilled without issue. Agencies can charge for copies but not for the time spent searching. If a request is denied, the agency must cite the specific legal exemption. Most records in Poinsett County are available to the public under this law, including records held by the Sheriff, the clerks, the Assessor, and the Collector.
Nearby County Records
Poinsett County is in northeast Arkansas. Neighboring counties each have their own records offices.