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Nevada County: 23 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

Nevada DHS county office

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

West 1st Street North, Prescott, AR 71857-0292

870-887-6626 (v)

Published county match: Nevada

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

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Nevada County Health Unit - Prescott

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

1501 W First North, Prescott, 71857

870-887-2004

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 66; County field Nevada · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: b3d81f3afd8f1a29040b97b6adaf488480cc1a6547ad454d2956ac368dd834c7

Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

Southwest 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.

870-234-7410

Published county match: Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Sevier, Union

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Child support servicesRegional contact

Hope 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.

811 N Hervey, Hope, AR 71801-1261

870-777-8400

Published county match: Hempstead, Howard, Little River, Nevada, Pike, Sevier

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Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 4 Veteran Service Officer — Eric Siddons

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

479-966-5295

Published county match: Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Garland, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Scott, Sevier, Yell

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

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Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Nevada County Veteran Service Officer

County veterans benefits contact; district 4. Ask about claims assistance, appointments and current accreditation.

(870) 887-5776

Published county match: Nevada

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Check registration and compliance

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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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Child Support Sample Language and Calculation (July 2020)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court reference & manual “Child Support Sample Language and Calculation (July 2020).” 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, 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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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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Grant Child-Welfare Coverage Profile

Child-welfare procedural coverage profile for Grant, containing 16 tracked coverage categories.

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Federal Administrative Agencies

Federal agency programs, rulemaking, benefits, enforcement, administrative hearings, appeals, and judicial review.

Federal Administrative Agencies
Legal Domain Master Prompt Manifest
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Federal Court Practice

Federal jurisdiction, civil and criminal procedure, filing, local rules, appeals, habeas, and federal-court resources.

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State Expenditures and Federal Infusions

General-fund spending, total state expenditures, federal transfers, and American Rescue Plan effects.

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Comprehensive Analysis of Financial Resources and Fiscal Policy in the State of Arkansas · p. 2–3
Research & Analysis
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Arkansas Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage

Federal-state matching formula that determines the federal share of eligible traditional Medicaid spending based on state per-capita income.

Court FormsFederal FundingMedicaid
Comprehensive Analysis of Financial Resources and Fiscal Policy in the State of Arkansas · p. 7–8
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Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing or applicable federal agency

Provide information and accept complaints within the agency’s wage, labor, safety, or licensing jurisdiction.

501-682-4500
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Arkansas Future Grant

Last-dollar grant for qualifying high-demand associate-degree and technical-certificate programs, with mentoring, service, and in-state work commitments.

ScholarshipsTechnical EducationWorkforce
Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 10–11
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Arkansas scholarships and grants

State financial-aid programs administered through the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

501-371-2000
Work & Benefits
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Emergency Solutions Grants Housing Assistance

HUD-funded rapid rehousing, shelter operations, street outreach, and short-term assistance delivered through local governments and nonprofit providers.

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Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 7
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TEA Child-Only Grant for Kinship Caregivers

Cash assistance for relatives caring for a child outside full foster-home licensure, assessed primarily on the child's financial status.

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Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 6–7
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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 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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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 Parole Board Policy Manual

Searchable Arkansas Parole Board policy manual addressing parole-review procedures, hearings, release decisions, supervision considerations, victim participation, and related board operations, with noted amendments affecting clemency 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 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
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Arkansas State Laws for Charitable Organizations (2016)

2016 state-law profile covering Arkansas nonprofit formation, governance, director duties, charitable solicitation, registration, taxation, mergers, dissolution, and related state 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.

Charitable OrganizationsCorporate GovernanceFiduciary Duties
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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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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 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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