Kristin Higgins The role of a county judge is an administrative one in Arkansas. The county judge is the CEO of a county, an elected official responsible for the day-to-day business of running county government. The historic title can cause confusion for people who aren't familiar with this elected position because a county judge isn't hearing criminal court cases. In other states, the administrative role of County Judge is often called the County Administrator. 2 3 2026 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 1:36:15 PM PST Government and Policy,Voter Education afranke@uada.edu