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Chicot County: 26 county and regional listings, plus statewide and federal routes. A regional office may be located in a different county.

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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Chicot DHS county office

County DHS contact for SNAP, Medicaid and TEA application questions. Ask about documents, interviews, notices and appeals.

1736 Highway 65 & 82 South, Lake Village, AR 71653-0071

870-265-3821 (v)

Published county match: Chicot

Published hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Confirm services and hours before traveling.

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County filter Chicot; office heading Chicot · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 5303272e35287a7e7d552dff6a8e663307d38590e8974c6cc700d052d24b8602

Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Chicot County Health Unit - Lake Village

Published services: Community Services, Environmental Health, Family Planning, HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunizations, Maternity, Public Health Preparedness, TB Program, Vital Records, WIC, Women's Health, No Services Provided

1742 Hwy 65 & 82 S, Lake Village, 71653

870-265-2236

Published county match: Chicot

Listed as active Health Unit. County identifies the listed unit; it does not establish exclusive residency eligibility. Confirm which services are available at this unit.

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 18; County field Chicot · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: b3d81f3afd8f1a29040b97b6adaf488480cc1a6547ad454d2956ac368dd834c7

Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

Southeast Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Ask about older-adult meals, caregiver support, senior centers, in-home assistance and transportation. Available programs, age criteria and waiting lists vary.

870-543-6300

Published county match: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln

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Child support servicesRegional contact

McGehee Child Support Office

Ask about child-support applications, payments, enforcement and an existing agency case. A support office does not replace a custody or divorce court.

504 Hwy 65 N, McGehee, AR 71654

870-222-4818

Published county match: Chicot, Desha

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Office heading McGehee Child Support Office; Counties Served field · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: cc19fc782ac858e560692cd31c76551689dbfc76ec95d20460b634fa34df7d3f

Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 5 Veteran Service Officer — Sue Harper

Regional veterans benefits contact and referral when the county officer is unavailable or a position is listed vacant.

870-623-6900

Published county match: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie, Union

County matches use the county row’s district number. District 4 spells Hot Spring as Hot Springs; canonical Arkansas county name retained.

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Page 2; DISTRICT 5; county district numbers on pages 3–9 · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 7f197651e133856347d01dd48ddf37a4e7564efe4ff7cb531435736964d9ef17

Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Chicot County Veteran Service Officer

County veterans benefits contact; district 5. Ask about claims assistance, appointments and current accreditation.

(870) 265-8035

Published county match: Chicot

Source directory dated October 1, 2026. Confirm appointments and accreditation; the listing does not guarantee benefits or representation.

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Source SHA-256: 7f197651e133856347d01dd48ddf37a4e7564efe4ff7cb531435736964d9ef17

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Prioritizing the named resource: Unlawful detainer.

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Unlawful detainer

Unlawful detainer is a civil court process used to seek possession of property from an occupant. It is not the same as a criminal failure-to-vacate charge.

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Failure to vacate

In Arkansas, “failure to vacate” can refer to a specific criminal process connected to nonpayment of rent. It is distinct from a civil unlawful-detainer case, and current law and local practice must be verified.

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Civil Circuit Court Cover Sheet (November 2023)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Civil Circuit Court Cover Sheet (November 2023).” The uploaded source database contains 2 records in DOCX, PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

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Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
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Eviction, rent, or possession notice

A landlord, court, or property-management notice involving rent, possession, lease termination, or removal.

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Eviction, lockout, or rent problem

I received a notice, court papers, or a threat to remove me from my home.

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Read every paper

Identify whether this is a lease notice, unlawful-detainer filing, criminal failure-to-vacate notice, summons, or order.

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Arkansas eviction starting points

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Civil Summons Form (2019)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Civil Summons Form (2019).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

AdoptionArkansas JudiciaryCivil Procedure
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Eviction, lockout, or rent problem situation pathway

A general Arkansas navigation sequence. It is not a prediction of the case and may omit specialized steps.

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Eviction, lockout, or rent problem pathway

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Medical-Legal Partnerships

Healthcare screening for legal needs and embedded legal advocacy addressing housing, benefits, food, and domestic violence.

BenefitsCourt FormsCourts
The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 12–13
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Eviction Diversion and Housing Courts

HUD-supported prevention, housing-court transfers, volunteer attorneys, negotiated settlements, and downstream economic effects.

Court FormsCourtsCriminal Defense
The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 12
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Arkansas Tenant Rights and Failure to Vacate

Minimum habitability standards, Act 1052, lease termination remedies, criminal failure-to-vacate proceedings, and eviction defense.

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The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 11–12
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Arkansas Civil and Criminal Benchbook (2022)

Arkansas judicial benchbook consolidating selected statutes, court rules, case law, forms, and practical reference material for civil and criminal proceedings. The benchbook states that it is a quick reference and carries no independent legal authority. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
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Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws and Highway Commission Regulations (2025 Edition)

Large searchable compilation of Arkansas motor-vehicle and traffic statutes and State Highway Commission regulations, including licensing, registration, equipment, roadway conduct, enforcement, commercial vehicles, and related transportation rules. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Commercial VehiclesDriver LicensingHighway Regulations
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
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Arkansas District Court Benchbook (2017)

Administrative Office of the Courts district-court benchbook covering court management, jurisdiction, civil and criminal procedure, magistrates, recordkeeping, special appointments, traffic matters, and other district-court subjects. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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