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Independence County: 27 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

Independence DHS county office

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

100 Weaver Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501-7393

870-698-1876 (v)

Published county match: Independence

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Independence County Health Unit - Batesville

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

120 Weaver Ave, Batesville, 72501

(870) 793-8847

Published county match: Independence

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 37; County field Independence · Source ↗

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Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

White River 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.

870-612-3000

Published county match: Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White, Woodruff

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Child support servicesRegional contact

Batesville 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.

1602 Batesville Rd, Batesville, AR 72501

870-251-4333

Published county match: Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Stone

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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

Independence County Veteran Service Officer

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

(870) 793-8812

Published county match: Independence

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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
State Services
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Traffic and DMV Law

Traffic citations, licensing, suspension, reinstatement, vehicle regulation, administrative hearings, and driving records.

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Criminal citation, charging paper, or bond notice

A criminal or traffic document identifying a charge, court date, bond, or conditions of release.

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Legal Research Trails & Citation Collections

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Arkansas Human Trafficking Laws Compendium (2021)

2021 international legal compendium summarizing Arkansas criminal, civil, victim-protection, restitution, evidentiary, and procedural laws related to human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. 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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UArk Human Trafficking Clinic

Systemic advocacy and direct-representation projects supporting organizations and people affected by human trafficking.

Human TraffickingLegal ClinicVictim Services
The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 7–8
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Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 (July 2026)

Arkansas driver-license study guide covering road rules, signs, safe-driving responsibilities, testing material, licensing requirements, and selected traffic and vehicle laws. 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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State Services
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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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Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Standards Manual (2025)

Edition 5 of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program standards and glossary, covering professional practices intended to protect civil rights, public safety, employee safety, and agency operational integrity. 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 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 Public Defender System

Indigency affidavits, APDC structure, state-county funding, caseload concerns, and the constitutional right to counsel.

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The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 5–6
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Legal Aid Intake, Triage, and Service Levels

Statewide helpline intake, eligibility screening, legal advice, brief services, full representation, and covered civil matters.

BenefitsCivil LawConsumer
The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 3–5
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Arkansas Capital Rape Act (Act 662 of 2025)

Act 662 of 2025 creating the Arkansas offense of capital rape and amending criminal-code provisions concerning specified sexual offenses, punishment, procedure, and related statutory findings. 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.

Capital PunishmentCapital RapeCriminal Law
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Arkansas DCFS Policy and Procedure Manual (March 2024)

Comprehensive Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services policy and procedure manual covering agency structure, investigations, protective services, foster and kinship care, placement, reunification, adoption, records, and case-management operations. 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.

AdoptionCaseworkChild Welfare
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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 Game and Fish Commission Code of Regulations

Searchable Arkansas Game and Fish Commission code book covering licenses, seasons, bag limits, wildlife management, fishing, boating, captive wildlife, enforcement, penalties, and conservation 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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Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Disposition Sheet (2019)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Disposition Sheet (2019).” 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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Driver-license restoration guide

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Juvenile Delinquency and EJJ Disposition Sheet (2017)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Delinquency and EJJ Disposition Sheet (2017).” 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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Juvenile Delinquency and EJJ Cover Sheet Instructions (2026)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Juvenile Delinquency and EJJ Cover Sheet Instructions (2026).” 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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Jasmine Knotts v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Children

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Research & Analysis
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Marlocia Mason v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Children

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Rule 6-9 Form 3: Response and Cross-Appeal to Petition on Appeal

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Rule 6-9 Form 3: Response and Cross-Appeal to Petition on Appeal.” 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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