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Pulaski County: 54 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

Pulaski Jax DHS county office

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

2636 West Main, Jacksonville, AR 72078-9921

501-371-1200 (v)

Published county match: Pulaski

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Pulaski SW DHS county office

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

6801 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72219-8916

501-371-1100 (v)

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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Pulaski South DHS county office

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

1105 MLK, Jr., Little Rock, AR 72203-2620

501-682-9200 (v)

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Pulaski County Health Unit - Jacksonville

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

3000 N 1st St, Jacksonville, 72076

501-982-7477

Published county match: Pulaski

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 77; County field Pulaski · Source ↗

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Pulaski County Health Unit - Little Rock (Central)

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

3915 W 8th St, Little Rock, 72204

501-280-3100

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Pulaski County Health Unit - Little Rock (Southwest)

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

8901 Dailey Dr, Little Rock, 72209

501-565-9311

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Arkansas Judiciary Online Services

Official collection of court-related online services and public-access tools.

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Corrections Online Services

Arkansas corrections online services, including public lookup and payment-related tools.

Corrections
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Arkansas Mandated Reporter Online Portal

Secure online non-emergency intake portal reserved for certified mandated reporters submitting qualifying child-maltreatment reports.

Child Abuse ReportingMandated ReportingPortal
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 3
Child Welfare & CPS
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Arkansas Correctional School Policies and Procedures Manual (2024–2025)

Searchable Arkansas Correctional School policy manual containing board policies, administrative regulations, and operational references for education delivered within the state correctional system. 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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State Services
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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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Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Health & Disability
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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.

CorrectionsEarned Release CreditsIndexed Document
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Criminal & Corrections
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4 links 2 indexed files

In Forma Pauperis Affidavit under Rule 72 (2026)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “In Forma Pauperis Affidavit under Rule 72 (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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Application for Appointment as a Civil Process Server

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Application for Appointment as a Civil Process Server.” 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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Application to Renew Appointment as a Civil Process Server

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Application to Renew Appointment as a Civil Process Server.” 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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4 links 1 indexed file

Attorney Change of Address of Record Form

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Attorney Change of Address of Record Form.” 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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9 links 2 indexed files

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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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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Family & Safety
Policy & Procedure Manual Needs live check
7 links 1 indexed file

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.

Board PolicyClemencyCorrections
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Criminal & Corrections
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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.

Commercial Sexual ActivityCriminal LawHuman Trafficking
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Criminal & Corrections
Court Reference & Manual Needs live check
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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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12 links 1 indexed file

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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Case Law & Legal Standards
Policy & Procedure Manual Needs live check
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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.

AccreditationIndexed DocumentLaw Enforcement
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Criminal & Corrections
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Hearsay

Hearsay generally means an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of what the statement says. Some statements are not hearsay, and many exceptions may apply.

EvidenceLaw
Plain-Language Explainer
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Arkansas Senate Bill 42 Draft on Fitness to Proceed and Criminal Responsibility (2017)

Draft 2017 legislation proposing changes to Arkansas procedures for fitness to proceed, lack of criminal responsibility, forensic examinations, restoration, treatment, and related court findings. It is indexed as legislative history, not represented as current enacted law. 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.

CompetencyCriminal ResponsibilityDraft Legislation
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Criminal & Corrections
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Affidavit of Applicant to Serve Legal Process

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Affidavit of Applicant to Serve Legal Process.” 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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Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Courts & Forms
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3 links 1 indexed file

Adam Walsh Child Abuse Registry Check Contacts and Procedures

Multi-state directory of child-abuse and neglect registry contacts, forms, fees, submission methods, and clearance procedures used for child-placement background checks under Adam Walsh 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.

AdoptionBackground ChecksChild Abuse Registry
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Child Welfare & CPS
Court Form Needs live check
5 links 1 indexed file

Arkansas Supreme Court Rule 6-6 Affidavit of Indigency

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Arkansas Supreme Court Rule 6-6 Affidavit of Indigency.” 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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Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Courts & Forms
Legal Domain Navigator Needs review
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Technology and Internet Law

Internet platforms, software, electronic transactions, digital speech, online conduct, technology contracts, and regulation.

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