Courts
Quorum Court
The Quorum Court is the legislative body of Woodruff County comprised of elected Justices of the Peace.
The Quorum Court has these duties:
- Levy of taxes in manner prescribed by law.
- Appropriate public funds for the expenses of the county in a manner prescribed by ordinance.
- Preserve the peace and order and secure freedom from dangerous or noxious activities; provided, however, that no act may be declared a felony.
- For any public purpose, contract, or join with another county, or with any political subdivision or with the United States.
- Create, consolidate, separate, revise, or abandon any elected office or offices except during the term therefore; provided, however, that a majority of those voting on the question at a general election have approved said action.
- Fix the number and compensation of deputies and county employees.
- Fix the compensation of each county officer with a minimum and maximum to be determined by law.
- Fill vacancies in the elected offices.
- Provide for any service or performance of any function relating to county affairs.
- Exercise other powers, not inconsistent with law, necessary for effective administration of authorized services and function.
Title | Name |
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JP. District 1 | Frank Swanson |
JP. District 2 | James Jackson |
JP. District 3 | Billy Immel |
JP. District 4 | Homer Reeves |
JP. District 5 | Charles Reeves |
JP. District 6 | Bill Crawford |
JP. District 7 | Paul Brown |
JP. District 8 | Harold Collins |
JP. District 9 | Wesley Carter III |
County Courts
Woodruff County is the 1st Judicial District comprised of Monroe, Lee, Woodruff, Cross, St. Francis, and
Phillips Counties.
Judicial Position | Name | Address | Phone |
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District Court Judge-Augusta | Jay Eldridge | 210 Main St. | 870-347-5656 |
District Court Judge-McCrory | Jay Eldridge | Edmonds Ave. | 870-731-2041 |
District Court Judge-Cotton Plant | Jay Eldridge | Main St. | 870-347-5656 |
Circuit Court Judge-1st Division | L.T. Sims, II | Augusta, AR | 870-347-2391 |
Circuit Court Judge-2nd Division | Richard L. Proctor | Augusta, AR | 870-347-2391 |
Circuit Court Judge-3rd Division | Bentley E. Story | Augusta, AR | 870-347-2391 |
Circuit Court Judge-4th Division | Kathleen Bell | Augusta, AR | 870-347-2391 |
Circuit Court Judge-5th Division | Ann Beane Hudson | Augusta, AR | 870-347-2391 |
Circuit Court- Juvenile Officer | Leroy Pulley, Jr. | Augusta, AR | 870-347-2391 |
Public Defenders Office | Danny Glover | Wynne, AR | 870-238-2348 |