Horry County Booking Records

Horry County offers an online bookings page for its detention center, making it one of the easier counties to search for recent arrests. The J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway processes all arrests in Horry County. You can view recent bookings on the county website. Court records are also available through the state Public Index. This guide covers every method to look up Horry County recent arrests, charges, and case information.

Horry County Sheriff and Recent Arrests

The Horry County Sheriff's Office is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the state. Horry County spans over 1,100 square miles and includes Myrtle Beach, Conway, and many smaller towns. Deputies patrol unincorporated areas and handle arrests across the county. The Horry County government website provides access to department info, services, and online tools.

Horry County processes a high volume of arrests each year due to its large population and tourist traffic. The Sheriff's Office works with local police departments in Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, and other towns. All arrests in Horry County go through the central booking process at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. This creates a single point of record for every recent arrest in the county, no matter which agency made the arrest.

Note: City police departments in Horry County also make arrests, but all bookings are processed through the same detention center.

Horry County Online Bookings Search

Horry County stands out because it publishes booking information online. The Horry County bookings page lets you see recent arrests at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. This tool shows names, charges, booking dates, and mugshots for people booked into the facility. It is updated as new arrests are processed.

The J. Reuben Long Detention Center sits at 4150 J Reuben Long Avenue in Conway, SC 29526. Call (843) 915-5140 for questions about someone in custody. The facility is one of the largest in the state. It handles inmates from Horry County as well as holds for other agencies. The bookings page is free to use and does not require any account or login. You just go to the site and search by name to find Horry County recent arrests.

This online tool is the fastest way to check on Horry County recent arrests. It pulls straight from the booking system. If someone was brought in within the last few hours, they may already appear on the page. For older arrests that are no longer shown online, you can request records through a public records request or search the court system.

Horry County Arrest Court Records

Once charges are filed, Horry County arrest cases enter the court system. The Horry County Clerk of Court manages all criminal case files. The office is at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. You can call (843) 915-5080 for assistance. The Clerk handles records for General Sessions Court, which covers felonies, and coordinates with magistrate courts for lesser offenses in Horry County.

The Horry County Public Index is a free search tool from the South Carolina courts. You can look up any case by name or number. It shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. The system covers all court levels in Horry County. This is the best free tool for tracking the progress of a case that started with a recent arrest.

General Sessions Court in Horry County meets in Conway. Due to the high case volume, court dates can be scheduled weeks or months after the arrest. The Public Index will show when a case is set for a hearing. You can also visit the Clerk's office in person to review case files tied to Horry County recent arrests.

Public Records Requests for Horry County Arrests

South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code Title 30, Chapter 4, gives you the right to request arrest reports and incident records from Horry County. You can submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office or the relevant police department. The agency must respond within 15 business days.

When you make a request, include the full name of the person, the date of the arrest if you know it, and what records you need. Horry County agencies may charge a fee for copies. Most arrest reports are public. Some details may be redacted to protect victims or ongoing investigations. Under S.C. Code Title 17, arrest records are part of the criminal justice system and are reported to the state.

Note: Sealed or expunged records in Horry County will not appear in public searches or be released through records requests.

Statewide Search Tools for Horry County

State databases also hold Horry County arrest records. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division maintains the central criminal records system. Every arrest in Horry County is sent to SLED. The CATCH portal lets you run a background check using SLED data for a fee.

• SLED CATCH for criminal history checks statewide
• SC Department of Corrections for state prison inmates
• VINELink for custody status and release alerts
• Horry County Public Index for free court case searches
• Horry County bookings page for current detention data

The SC Department of Corrections inmate search shows people serving state sentences. If someone arrested in Horry County is convicted and sent to prison, they appear here. The VINELink system lets you track inmates and get alerts when they are released or moved. Both tools are free and cover all of South Carolina, including Horry County.

Horry County Recent Arrests and Crime Data

Horry County sees a higher arrest volume than most South Carolina counties. The large population and the influx of tourists along the Grand Strand drive much of this activity. Myrtle Beach alone attracts millions of visitors each year. This leads to more calls for service and more arrests during peak months.

Common charges in Horry County recent arrests include DUI, drug possession, assault, theft, and public disorderly conduct. The Sheriff's Office and city police departments all contribute to the arrest total. Because all bookings go through the J. Reuben Long Detention Center, you can find all Horry County recent arrests in one place. The online bookings page makes it easy to see who was brought in each day. Court records provide the longer view of how each case is resolved in Horry County.

Nearby Counties

Horry County sits in the northeast corner of South Carolina along the coast. If an arrest may have happened in a nearby area, check these counties as well.

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