Prosecuting Attorney

Drew Smith

368 E. Main St.
Batesville, AR 72501
870-793-8825

Drug Task Force: 870-793-3622
Hot Check Coordinator: 870-793-8894

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4050, Batesville, 72503

The 16th Judicial District Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is one of the busiest in the state. It covers the counties of: Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard and Stone consisting of over 100,000 people.

The Prosecutor and the administration of criminal justice protect victims of crime and citizens at large and seek restitution for crime, punishment and rehabilitation of criminals and youthful offenders.

The Prosecutor also serves as Director of the 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force and runs three different hot check programs.