Conway Arrest Records Search
Conway recent arrests are processed at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Horry County. Conway is the county seat and home to the Horry County courthouse and clerk of court. The Conway Police Department handles city arrests. All booking records in Conway are public and can be searched online at no cost. This page explains each tool and method for finding recent arrest data in Conway.
Conway Quick Facts
Conway Police Department Arrests
The Conway Police Department enforces the law within city limits. Officers patrol the streets, respond to calls, and make arrests. Conway is a mid-size city along the Waccamaw River in eastern South Carolina. As the county seat of Horry County, it is home to many county offices and the main courthouse.
When a Conway officer makes an arrest, the person is transported to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center at 4150 J Reuben Long Ave, Conway, SC 29526. The detention center is run by the Horry County Sheriff's Office. Staff at the facility log the arrest, record charges, and take a booking photo. This creates the public record.
The screenshot below shows the Conway Police Department website, which provides information about the department and its services.
The department can be reached for non-emergency matters through the contact details on its site. Emergency calls should go to 911.
Search Conway Recent Arrests Online
The Horry County bookings page lists recent arrests from across the county, including Conway. The page shows names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. It updates on a rolling basis as new bookings come in at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center.
You can reach the detention center by phone at (843) 915-5140. The facility processes all arrests in Horry County regardless of which agency made the arrest. Conway police, Horry County officers, and state agents all book through this one location. A single search of the county bookings covers every agency.
For older Conway arrest records that no longer appear on the bookings page, use the court public index or file a records request with the Horry County Sheriff's Office.
Note: The bookings page refreshes regularly. Conway arrests from more than a few days ago may no longer appear on the active list.
Conway Recent Arrests in Court
The Horry County Public Index provides free access to court records for Conway cases. Search by name or case number. The index covers magistrate court, general sessions, and common pleas cases filed in Horry County. It shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and outcomes.
The Horry County Clerk of Court maintains the official case files. The clerk's office is at 1301 2nd Ave, Conway, SC. You can call (843) 915-5080 for questions about court records. The clerk can provide certified copies of documents from Conway arrest cases. Fees may apply for copies.
Court records track a Conway arrest from the initial filing through the final outcome. Charges may change as the solicitor reviews evidence. Plea deals, trial verdicts, and sentencing details all appear in the court file. The South Carolina Courts statewide search also includes Horry County records.
Conway Arrest Records and FOIA
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request arrest records from the Conway Police Department and the Horry County Sheriff's Office. Incident reports, arrest logs, and booking records are generally public. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
Submit requests to the agency that holds the records. For city-level arrests, contact Conway Police through the city website. For county records, contact the sheriff's office. Include names, dates, or case numbers to speed up the search. The agency may charge for staff time and copies.
How Conway Arrests Are Processed
The arrest process in Conway follows Title 17 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Officers can arrest with a warrant or without one if they witness a crime. After arrest, the person goes to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center for booking. A bond hearing must take place within 24 hours.
State-level tools can broaden your search beyond Conway. These resources pull from all counties in South Carolina.
- SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov for statewide criminal history
- VINELink at vinelink.com for custody status alerts
- SC Courts at sccourts.org for case records statewide
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division maintains the central criminal records database. SLED collects arrest data from all 46 counties, so a search there will show Conway records alongside any others in the state. Start with the local bookings page for the most current Conway arrests, then use state tools for a wider search.
Note: Conway is the county seat of Horry County. The courthouse, clerk of court, and main county offices are all in Conway, which makes it easy to access records in person.
Horry County Arrest Records
Conway is the county seat of Horry County. The J. Reuben Long Detention Center, county courts, and sheriff's office all operate from the Conway area. For more on county-wide booking data and arrest resources, visit the Horry County page.
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