Who ya gonna call?

Who You Gonna Call??????

I am a new clerk. Who do I need to contact with that information?

Contact AOC at (800)950-8221 and ask to speak to the administrative secretary that updates the Judges and Clerk listing for District Courts.

My Judge has recused and I can not find anyone else to hear the case. Who should I call?

Contact AOC at (800)950-8221 and ask the Staff Attorney for assistance.

I need an interpreter for court. Who do I call?

Contact AOC at (800)950-8221 and ask to speak to the Foreign Language Interpreter.

I have a defendant that is hearing impaired. How do I assist him and what do I do about an interpreter for court?

Contact AOC at (800)950-8221 and ask for the Hearing Impaired Interpreter.

If someone has a complaint against a judge, who would they contact?

Contact the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission at (501)682-1050 or refer to www.state.ar.us/jddc .

Where do I get the correct remittance forms for disbursing funds?

Contact the Department of Finance and Administration (501)371-6007.

I have a question regarding my monthly statistical reporting?

Contact the AOC at (800)950-8221 and for the Director's administrative secretary.

Where would I call if I have questions regarding the Miscellaneous Fee/Fine Collection Report form?

Contact the Department of Finance and Administration at (501)371-6007.

How do I find out about the Tax Refund Set-Off Program?

For questions and information call the Department of Finance and Administration Department - Income Tax Records Division at (501)682-7264

I need clarification on a law. Who can I call?

Refer to your Clerk's Manual

Contact your Judge.

Look at the Attorney General's website www.arkansas.gov or www.ag.state.ar.us for possible opinions regarding your question.

Contact AOC at (800)950-8221 and ask to speak to the Staff Attorney.

How can I determine if a statute number is correct?

Go to Arkansas Code On-Line www.arkleg.state.ar.us/data/ar_code.asp .

Can I look up statutes on-line?

Refer to www.arkleg.state.ar.us/data/ar_code.asp .

Is there a web-site that contains useful information?

Refer to the Arkansas Judiciary web-site www.courts.state.ar.us .

Where can I find some information regarding small claims?

Refer to the Clerk's Manual.

Refer to www.arkbar.com and go to Publications.

How can I get information regarding the Arkansas Game and Fish regulations?

Contact your local Arkansas Game and Fish Officers or refer to

www.agfc.state.ar.us/rules .

How can I get a list of county ordinances?

Contact your County Attorney or the County Judge' s Office

Where can I get a list of city ordinances?

Contact your City Attorney or the City Clerk

I need clarification on procedures. Who should I ask?

Contact your Judge.

I need legal advice and the judge is unavailable. Who should I call?

Contact your City or County Attorney.

Can I use the Arkansas Bar Association web-site to perform research on Arkansas Versus Law?

Refer to www.arkbar.com . You have to have a Supreme Court ID and a password, so you will need to ask your judge for permission to use the sight under his/her ID and password.

I need to know if an attorney is licensed to practice law in Arkansas. Who should I contact?

Call the Supreme Court Clerk' s Office at (501)682-6849 or you can go to www.courts.sate.ar.us/attylist/ . It is best to search by city rather than by name.

Where can I find information regarding Legal Aide Offices?

Refer to www.arlegalservices.org

I have a person asking about an attorney referral service? Who should I tell them to contact?

Tell them to contact the Arkansas Bar Association (800)952-9243

Refer them to www.arkansasfindalawyer.com .

If someone has a complaint about an attorney, who would I tell them to call?

They will need to contact the Office of Professional Conduct at (800)506-6631 or            www.courts.state.ar.ys/courts/cpc

How can the Arkansas Crime Information Center help me?

www.acic.org (800)482-5866

Questions about tracking slips: Call (501)682-7429

Questions about a person's criminal history: Call (501)682-7429

How to determine if someone is eligible for Act 346 of 1975: Call (501)682-7429

Questions regarding an expungement or a petition to seal: (501)682-7429

Questions about the Sex Offender Registry: (501)682-7441

Where are driving tests given?

Contact the Arkansas State Police www.asp.state.ar.us

I need to know the procedure for reporting traffic dispositions.

Contact your local Driver Control Office or the State office at (501)682-1631.

Contact the Office of Driving Records at (501)682-7208.

I need to know if a person has a valid driver's license and what charges may be on his/her driving record. Who would I call?

Contact your local Office of Driver Control or you can contact the Department of Finance and Administration - Driver's Records at (501)682-7204 or (800)662-8247.

I have a question about a license that has been suspended. Who should I call?

Contact your local Office of Driver Control or you can contact the Department of Finance and Administration - Driver's Records at (501)682-1631.

I need clarification on commercial vehicle laws. Who would I call?

Contact your local Office of Driver Control or you can contact the Department of Finance and Administration - Driver's Records at (501)682-7204 or (800)662-8247.

Contact the Arkansas Highway Police Division at (501)569-2421 and ask for a Arkansas Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Book.

The Public Defender's Office has withdrawn from a case due to a conflict. What do I do?

Contact the Public Defender Commission at (501)582-4440.

What are the duties of the sheriff/police department as opposed to the duties of the clerk?

Refer to you Clerk's Manual.

Refer to the County Compliance Guide. To purchase a guide, go to www.nexis.com .

What do I do if a defendant has filed bankruptcy?

Contact your City or County Attorney.

Contact your Prosecuting Attorney.

How do I find out the Association's position on a legislative matter?

Contact the Association President or any other member of the Board.

I have questions regarding personnel issues. Who would I call?

Contact your City/County Human Resource Department.

Contact your City/County Attorney.

I need to know where the nearest safe house is for battered women.

Contact Advocates for Battered Women and Victims of Sexual Assault at
(800)332-4443.

Where can I get information on the Freedom of Information Act?

Refer to www.foiarkansas.com

Refer to A.C.A. 25-19-101.

I need to know if someone has been incarcerated in any of the Arkansas Department of Corrections facilities.

Refer to www.state.ar.us/doc

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