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Monroe DHS county office

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

301 1/2 North New Orleans, Brinkley, AR 72021-2813

870-734-1445 (v)

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Monroe County Health Unit - Brinkley

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

306 W King Dr, Brinkley, 72021

870-734-1461

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 57; County field Monroe · Source ↗

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CareLink Central 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.

501-372-5300

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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 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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Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Monroe County Veteran Service Officer

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

(870) 530-5899

Published county match: Monroe

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I was served with a protection or no-contact order

Family Matters. I was served with a protection or no-contact order Next steps: Read the signed order and hearing notice immediately. Follow its current contact and location restrictions while seeking counsel. Preserve relevant evidence without contacting a protected person in violation of the order. Ask counsel about the response, hearing and any modification process. Documents: Signed order; Petition and hearing notice; Service papers; Relevant communications held lawfully; A chronology of family orders, service dates and scheduled hearings A civil protection order, criminal no-contact condition and divorce restraining order are different orders.

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Respond to a protection-order hearing

Respond to a protection-order hearing Next steps: Read all temporary-order restrictions immediately and comply unless the court changes them. Note the hearing court, date, service details and whether the order is civil or criminal. Obtain counsel and ask the circuit clerk about any accepted written response and exhibit requirements. Attend the scheduled hearing with lawful evidence and avoid prohibited direct contact with the petitioner. Form: Protection-order court forms directory (official_directory). Identify the actual case documents; no universal respondent answer form verified. Timing: Use the actual summons, scheduling order or program notice. Trigger: Service or receipt of the document governing this request Action: Read and comply with the actual filing, service and appearance requirements. Exceptions: Initial, modification, enforcement and emergency requests can differ; filing a form does not ensure service. Authority: Current court or program instructions and applicable law Receiving office: Clerk and judge in the pending protection case; criminal court if the paper is a criminal no-contact order Method: Case-court accepted response filing and attendance as ordered; contact restrictions also govern service/communication choices. Venue: The actual pending court controls, not the respondent's new county residence. Local check: For all 75 Arkansas counties, confirm the actual receiving office and venue before filing. County of residence alone does not establish jurisdiction. Confirm current hours, accepted delivery, electronic access, fees or waiver options, and proof of acceptance or service. Limits: An appeal, denial of allegations or private reconciliation does not itself suspend an order.

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File for a civil order of protection

File for a civil order of protection Next steps: Use the statewide Petition and Affidavit for an Order of Protection and describe specific incidents and requested relief. Contact the circuit clerk promptly about emergency/ex parte submission and safe handling of confidential information. File in a legally authorized county and arrange service through the court's process. Attend the scheduled hearing even if a temporary order was issued and keep a copy of the entered order. Form: Petition and Affidavit for an Order of Protection (required). Request a civil protection order using current clerk instructions. Form: Notice of Hearing on Petition for Order of Protection (official_directory). Court hearing document; ask the clerk who prepares/issues it. Timing: Use the actual summons, scheduling order or program notice. Trigger: Service or receipt of the document governing this request Action: Read and comply with the actual filing, service and appearance requirements. Exceptions: Initial, modification, enforcement and emergency requests can differ; filing a form does not ensure service. Authority: Current court or program instructions and applicable law Receiving office: Circuit clerk and judge for the protection proceeding Method: Clerk-confirmed emergency paper submission or authorized electronic process; do not assume email to an advocate files the petition. Venue: Authorized protection-order venues can include petitioner residence, abuse location or respondent residence under the governing statute; verify facts with the clerk/counsel. Local check: For all 75 Arkansas counties, confirm the actual receiving office and venue before filing. County of residence alone does not establish jurisdiction. Confirm current hours, accepted delivery, electronic access, fees or waiver op

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Order of protection: petitioner and affidavit requirements

Order of protection: petitioner and affidavit requirements Qualifications and requirements: An adult family or household member can petition for themself or for a qualifying minor or adjudicated incompetent family/household member; shelter staff have a specified route for minors. The petition must allege domestic abuse, disclose pending litigation and earlier protection petitions, and include a sworn affidavit describing specific facts and requested relief. Circuit clerks must have necessary forms; there is no charge to file the protection petition. Documents to prepare (confirm what is required): Specific incident dates and facts; Relationship information; Existing cases or protection orders; Relevant messages, photographs or other available evidence Exceptions and checks: Leaving the household to avoid abuse does not remove the right to seek protection. Questions to ask: What relationship and conduct support this petition?; What immediate protection is requested?; Are there existing orders or cases to disclose? Next steps: Use safe communication with the circuit clerk or survivor advocate.; Complete the petition and affidavit through the correct county route.; Track hearing and service instructions. Limits: The court decides whether relief is warranted. A protection request is separate from defending an order already served. [qr-src-ar-protection; qr-src-ar-protection-petition]

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Petition and Affidavit for Order of Protection

Provide the statewide sample protection petition. Scope: statewide. Limits: Use current clerk instructions; a private county-specific packet is not statewide.

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I need to start or respond to a divorce

Family Matters. I need to start or respond to a divorce Next steps: Gather existing court papers and record service dates. List children, property, debts, income and any immediate safety or support concerns. Consult civil legal help and review official forms; confirm residence, venue, service and fee-waiver requirements. Prepare to ask: Which existing orders and courts control parenting, support or protection? List existing cases, orders and residences so counsel can check court authority before filing. Inventory debts, real property and retirement plans before accepting a settlement. Ask how temporary safety, support or parenting requests should be raised separately from final relief. Documents: Marriage and existing court records; Financial documents; Service papers and agreements; A chronology of family orders, service dates and scheduled hearings; Asset, debt and retirement-plan inventory; Existing related case numbers and orders Do not assume an online form fits a case involving children, substantial property or disputed issues.

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Respond to an Arkansas traffic citation

Respond to an Arkansas traffic citation Next steps: Read the citation for the named court, case number and required appearance. Contact that court's clerk to confirm whether appearance is mandatory and available plea procedures. Before paying, ask about the legal effect of payment and whether counsel is needed for license or criminal consequences. Submit any permitted response to that court and retain confirmation; obtain a written order for any rescheduling. Form: Citation response, plea or continuance forms (official_directory). Request the issuing district court's current forms and instructions. Timing: Use the appearance and response dates on the citation and later court notices. Trigger: Service or issuance of the citation. Action: Respond to the named court before its stated date. Exceptions: Mandatory appearance, criminal charges and licensing proceedings can require different action. Authority: Issuing district court instructions; Arkansas district court directory. Receiving office: District court clerk identified on the citation. Method: In person or another channel expressly accepted by that court; do not assume email or online payment is a contested plea. Venue: Court with territorial jurisdiction over the alleged offense. Local check: For all counties, identify the actual district and department; residence does not transfer the citation. Limits: No statewide payment portal, fee, automatic continuance or universal traffic form is assumed.

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Start or respond to an adult guardianship case

Start or respond to an adult guardianship case Next steps: Obtain individual advice on less restrictive options, requested powers and the person's participation. Ask the probate division circuit clerk to confirm the proper venue and current local filing requirements. Prepare the necessary petition or response and supporting assessment documents; the state directory is not a complete petition kit. Follow court notice, service, hearing and subsequent reporting requirements. Form: Arkansas Judiciary guardianship and probate forms directory (official_directory). Locate published forms, including Acceptance of Appointment as Guardian; confirm additional pleadings. Timing: The relevant statute, filed case and court orders control. Trigger: Starting a petition, receiving service or seeking modification of an existing order. Action: Confirm hearing, response, service and any recurring-report dates from the applicable papers. Exceptions: Emergency and contested proceedings differ; the directory does not establish a universal response period. Authority: Arkansas Judiciary probate forms and actual circuit-court orders. Receiving office: Circuit court probate division; filings received by the proper circuit clerk Method: Paper or authorized electronic filing as the proper clerk and court require; required service is separate. Venue: Confirm Arkansas guardianship venue based on the person and case, rather than selecting the helper's home county. Local check: Available to residents of all 75 Arkansas counties. Confirm the responsible court, agency or provider and accepted delivery method. County selection identifies referrals; it does not establish venue, a local office or an available appointment. Limits: No complete guardianship petition, capacity finding or local legal procedure i

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Ex Parte Order of Protection

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Ex Parte Order of Protection.” 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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Final Order of Protection

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Final Order of Protection.” 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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Sample Petition for Order of Protection (2024)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Sample Petition for Order of Protection (2024).” 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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Notice of Hearing on Petition for Order of Protection (2018)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Notice of Hearing on Petition for Order of Protection (2018).” 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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Protection-order or domestic-violence paper

A petition, temporary order, hearing notice, or final order involving personal safety.

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Order of protection

An order of protection is a court order intended to restrict contact or conduct to protect a person from qualifying abuse or threats.

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Domestic violence or order of protection pathway

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

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Domestic violence or order of protection

I need safety planning or court protection from abuse, threats, or stalking.

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Sample Petition for Order of Protection, Spanish

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Sample Petition for Order of Protection, Spanish.” 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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Notice of Hearing for Order of Protection, Spanish

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Notice of Hearing for Order of Protection, Spanish.” 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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Domestic violence or order of protection situation pathway

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Order-of-protection planning packet

Builds a safety-focused incident chronology, evidence index, requested protections, service information, and hearing checklist.

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Arkansas Orders of Protection Information

Statewide online information and filing guidance for people seeking protection from domestic violence.

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Ex Parte Order of Protection, Spanish

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Ex Parte Order of Protection, Spanish.” 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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Final Order of Protection, Spanish

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Final Order of Protection, Spanish.” 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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Domestic violence or order of protection situation bundle

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Arkansas City Clerks, Recorders and Treasurers Handbook (2020)

Arkansas Municipal League handbook covering municipal government, clerk and recorder duties, public meetings, ordinances, Freedom of Information Act responsibilities, elections, records management, and financial administration. 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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Animal Protection Laws of Arkansas (2017 Compendium)

2017 compendium summarizing and reproducing Arkansas animal-protection statutes involving cruelty, penalties, exemptions, protective orders, restitution, seizure, forfeiture, fighting, sexual assault, and reporting. 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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Respond or dispute

Use the correct dispute, court-answer, exemption, or settlement path.

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Served with a civil lawsuit pathway

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

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Order for Issuance of Arrest Warrant and Summons or Surety Appearance

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Order for Issuance of Arrest Warrant and Summons or Surety Appearance.” 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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Domestic Violence Legal Protections

Orders of protection, emergency representation, shelters, and the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

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Served with a civil lawsuit

I received a summons, complaint, or other civil court papers.

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Issue ex parte emergency order

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Ex Parte Order of Protection

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Sample Petition for Order of Protection, Spanish

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Order-of-protection planning packet

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Ex Parte Order of Protection, Spanish

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Arkansas City Clerks, Recorders and Treasurers Handbook (2020)

Animal Protection Laws of Arkansas (2017 Compendium)

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