Benton County, Arkansas was formed in 1836.  Longtime known as the "Cornerstone of the State", Benton County is located in the extreme northwest corner of Arkansas and borders Missouri and Oklahoma.  The region is geographically part of the Ozark Plateau. In the past this area was a Native American hunting ground for the Osage Indians, timberland, and a major fruit producer. More recently the county has become one of the fastest growing population and economic growth centers in the country.

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Natural Resources

Timber

Benton County Government

Barry Moehring

Tamra Hankins-Morman

Tom Allen

Richard McKeehan

Nick Jewett

Melanie B. Hoskins

Ken Farmer

Joel Jones

Joe Burrowes

Jerome Delvin

Doug Gay

Irene Mirch

Brenda Guenther

Jay Saxton

Josh Beam

Melody Kwok

The Legal and Judicial Operations team at Benton County Government oversees a wide range of legal and judicial responsibilities to ensure justice and uphold the law within the county. This team manages public defense, judicial proceedings, victim support, property assessments, and financial administration related to court activities. Key roles include judges, public defenders, court clerks, and various supporting positions that facilitate the smooth functioning of the county’s legal and judicial systems.

Legal and Judicial Operations

Administrative and Coordination Team

Leadership Team

Legal and Judicial Operations

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Administrative and Coordination Team

Leadership Team