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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Cross DHS county office

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

803 East Highway 64, Wynne, AR 72396-0572

870-238-8553 (v)

Published county match: Cross

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Cross County Health Unit - Wynne

Published services: Community Services, Environmental Health, Family Planning, HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunizations, Public Health Preparedness, TB Program, Vital Records, WIC, Women's Health

701 E Julia Ave, Wynne, 72396

870-238-2101

Published county match: Cross

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 23; County field Cross · Source ↗

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Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

East 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.

870-972-5980

Published county match: Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lawrence, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, Randolph, St. Francis

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Child support servicesRegional contact

Forrest City 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.

3945 N. Washington, Forrest City, AR 72335

870-633-7745

Published county match: Cross, Lee, Monroe, St. Francis, Woodruff

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Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 3 Veteran Service Officer — Ric Bolton

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

870-253-9767

Published county match: Baxter, Clay, Cleburne, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, Randolph, Sharp, St. Francis, Stone, White, Woodruff

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 3; county district numbers on pages 3–9 · Source ↗

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Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Cross County Veteran Service Officer

County veterans benefits contact; district 3. Ask about claims assistance, appointments and current accreditation.

(870) 768-5457

Published county match: Cross

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Arkansas Variable Annuity Contracts Rule (23 CAR Part 81)

Arkansas Insurance Department rule governing variable annuity contracts and separate accounts, including licensing, sales qualification, disclosure, reserve, asset, and annual-statement requirements. 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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Contracts and Commercial Law

Contract formation, interpretation, breach, performance, commercial transactions, sales, and business obligations.

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Post-disaster contractor or repair scam

After storms or disasters, unverified contractors may demand large advance payments, use high-pressure contracts, or disappear after collecting money.

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Disaster, insurance, contractor, or FEMA issue situation pathway

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

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Disaster, insurance, contractor, or FEMA issue

A storm, tornado, flood, or disaster created legal or financial problems.

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Arkansas Post-Release Supervision Eligibility Rule (16 CAR Part 11)

Codified Arkansas Sentencing Commission rule governing eligibility for transfer to post-release supervision, earned-release-credit percentages, seriousness classifications, statutory exclusions, and offense-specific restrictions. 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 Medical Practices Act: Statutes and Rules (Revised August 2025)

Arkansas State Medical Board compilation of Medical Practices Act statutes and board rules governing physician and practitioner licensing, conduct, discipline, prescribing, telemedicine, hearings, and related medical regulation. 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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Health & Disability
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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.

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Children's Product Safety Act of Arkansas

Arkansas Code provisions governing unsafe or recalled children's products, prohibited commercial use, notices, remanufacturing, enforcement, and civil remedies under the Children's Product Safety Act. 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 Legal Scam & Message Verification Center

Checks pasted messages for common scam indicators and gives an independent verification plan without using contact details contained in the suspicious message.

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Consumer Protection

Unfair or deceptive practices, scams, warranties, consumer transactions, credit reporting, and complaint remedies.

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Sample Arkansas Court of Appeals Brief and Addendum

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Sample Arkansas Court of Appeals Brief and Addendum.” 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.

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The Creation of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review article explaining the history, drafting, organization, enactment, and legal significance of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated. 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Provider Manual (August 2026)

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider manual covering network participation, claims and billing, authorizations, medical policies, appeals, credentialing, member services, and administrative requirements for participating providers. 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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Election Laws of Arkansas and Constitution of 1874 (2025 Edition)

2025 Arkansas Secretary of State compilation of election statutes together with the Arkansas Constitution, covering election administration, candidates, ballots, voting, campaign practices, recounts, offenses, and related constitutional provisions. 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 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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Constitution of the State of Arkansas of 1874

Searchable versions of the Arkansas Constitution of 1874, including the Declaration of Rights, governmental structure, judicial provisions, finance and taxation articles, and constitutional amendments. Multiple indexed versions are grouped into one logical entry rather than duplicated. The source database contains 2 indexed records 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 County Justices of the Peace Procedures Manual (2022)

Association of Arkansas Counties reference manual describing the duties, responsibilities, procedures, meetings, ordinances, budgeting, and day-to-day work of Arkansas justices of the peace and quorum courts. 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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Bail and bond

Bail concerns the conditions for release while a criminal case is pending. A bond is a financial or contractual mechanism used to secure appearance and compliance.

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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.

AppealsArkansas JudiciaryCivil Procedure
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Construction Law

Construction contracts, payment disputes, liens, defects, licensing, permits, warranties, and contractor responsibilities.

Construction Law
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Arkansas Soldiers' and Airmen's Civil Relief Guide

Arkansas National Guard legal-assistance guide explaining state civil-relief protections for qualifying Soldiers, Airmen, and spouses, including leases, contracts, court proceedings, interest, enforcement, and access to military legal help. 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.

Civil ReliefContractsCourt Stays
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Prevent fraud

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