The Quorum Court is the legislative body of county government. A member of the Quorum Court is called Justice of the Peace, or “JP,” and is elected for two-year terms. The Conway County Quorum Court is made up of 11 Justices representing each of 11 geographic districts in Conway County. In the event of a vacancy the Governor fills the vacancy by appointment, and the appointee serves until the next general election. The county judge is the presiding officer over the Quorum Court without a vote, but with the power of veto.
Local Legislative Authority
The Quorum Court exercises local legislative authority for the affairs of the county. These include:
- Authorize contracts for the county
- Create, revise or abandon any elected office
- Fill vacancies in elected county offices
- Fix the number and compensation of county employees
- The power to levy taxes and appropriate public funds for the expenses of the county
- Preserve peace, order, and security
Justices of the Peace
| District | Name and Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Philip Hoyt 170 Timberlake Rd. Perry, AR 72125 | Home: 501-354-2797 Cell: 501-208-7780 | |
| District 2 | Patrick Hartman 2185 Hwy 95 Hattieville, AR 72063 | Cell: 501-242-3969 | patrick.hartman@afbic.com |
| District 3 | Steven Davenport 648 Lost Corner Rd Cleveland, AR 72030 | Cell: 501-208-3107 | |
| District 4 | Thomas Flowers 177 Smokey Rd. Center Ridge, AR 72027 | Cell: 501-208-3133 | thomasflowers09@yahoo.com |
| District 5 | Keith Long 552 Solgohachia Rd. Solgohachia, AR 72157 | Cell: 501-208-1153 | tkeithlong1958@yahoo.com |
| District 6 | Brigham Jones, Jr 92 Kordsmeier Ln Morrilton, AR 72110 | Cell: 501-208-4459 | jpbrighamjones@gmail.com |
| District 7 | Johnathan Trafford 1404 E. Childress Morrilton, AR 72110 | Cell: 501-208-3667 | |
| District 8 | Michael Hammons 206 N. Cherokee Morrilton, AR 72110 | Cell: 501-208-2404 | michaelhammons3@gmail.com |
| District 9 | John Trafford 11 Trafford Ln. Morrilton, AR 72110 | Home: 501-354-2656 Farm: 501-977-5015 | |
| District 10 | Leslie Griffiths 504 N. West St Morrilton, AR 72110 | Cell: 501-208-4020 | |
| District 11 | Jimmy Miller 36 Hwy 287. Plumerville, AR 72127 | Cell: 501-208-1106 |
Meetings
The full Quorum Court meets on the fourth Monday each month to conduct county business and review ordinances and resolutions for passage. The Quorum Court committees meet on scheduled Mondays to prepare the business for a vote by the full court.
