Horry County SC Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Horry County Jail Lookup, Booking Search and Court Verification

Looking for someone arrested around Conway, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach or another Horry County community? Use this guide to check J. Reuben Long bookings, confirm the detention status, understand bond, find the court case and reach the correct jail, clerk or legal-help office without wasting time.

Recent bookings Current custody Bond hearings Visitation Inmate mail Court records
Independent-site and presumption-of-innocence notice: This website is not operated by Horry County, the Sheriff’s Office, J. Reuben Long Detention Center, the South Carolina Judicial Branch or another government agency. A booking or arrest entry does not prove guilt, conviction or present custody. Always confirm important information through the official sources linked below.
Official booking search

Horry County Bookings & Releases.

Booking desk

843-915-6911

Detention Center

843-915-5140

Bond Court

843-915-5145

Visitation help

843-915-6860

Clerk of Court

843-915-5080

Public Defender

843-915-5385

Victim Services

843-915-6915

Someone was arrested today but is not appearing online?

Confirm whether the arresting agency was Horry County Police, a municipal department, North Myrtle Beach Public Safety or another agency. Allow time for booking intake, search using only the surname and then call the J. Reuben Long booking desk at 843-915-6911. The Sheriff warns that it does not collect bond payments by telephone.

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What Horry County arrest task do you need to complete?

Choose the closest situation. The tool runs locally in your browser and does not ask for a name, booking number or other personal information.

Jump directly to the information you need

The article is arranged around real tasks rather than broad legal background.

Correct office routing

Start With the Source That Answers Your Exact Question

An online booking list, jail record, court case and criminal-history check answer different questions. Use this table before opening a portal.

Horry County arrest, jail and court task routing
Your question
Best starting source
Information to prepare
What to do next
Was this person booked in Horry County?
Surname, first name, approximate arrest date or booking number
Compare the booking date, agency and charges, then confirm current custody.
Is the person currently at J. Reuben Long?
Full name and booking details
Call Booking at 843-915-6911 when the status is recent or unclear.
What is the bond amount or hearing time?
Booking number, charge and defendant name
Confirm the hearing and payment route with Bond Court at 843-915-5145.
What happened in the criminal court case?
Horry County, legal name, case number or filing period
Open the Horry Public Index and review the case status, actions and disposition.
Can I get a free Horry County record check?
Your own identification and current instructions
Visit during the published record-check hours. You cannot request one for another person.
Do I need a South Carolina criminal-history search?
Full legal name, birth date and payment method
Review the official name-based response and its scope limitations.
How do I visit or contact the inmate?
Inmate name, account number and approved NCIC account
Schedule the visit and recheck the inmate’s status before the appointment.
How can I get a lawyer?
Case number, charges, court date and financial information
Ask about appointed-counsel eligibility or use the SC Bar referral service for private counsel.
Myrtle Beach-area search tip: The arrest may involve Horry County Police, Myrtle Beach Police, North Myrtle Beach Public Safety, Surfside Beach Police or another local agency, while detention may still occur at J. Reuben Long. Record the arresting agency shown on the booking.
Bookings and releases

How to Search Horry County Bookings Without Choosing the Wrong Person

The official Bookings & Releases application includes people booked at J. Reuben Long Detention Center and records supplied through the City of North Myrtle Beach. Treat the result as a booking lead and verify the court outcome separately.

Open the official booking application Use Horry County Bookings & Releases.
Begin with the surname Use the legal last name first. Add the first name only when too many results appear.
Compare the booking date Check whether the displayed booking date fits the incident or arrest period you expect.
Check the arresting agency and charges Confirm the agency and charge descriptions, but remember that charge wording may change after court review.
Save the identifying number Record the booking or inmate account number before calling the jail, scheduling a visit or sending money.
Verify the court case Search the South Carolina Public Index for the Horry County case, hearings and final disposition.
Name match Full spelling and aliases
Date match Booking and arrest timing
Agency match Police or Sheriff source
Court match Case number and outcome
Do not rely on a name-only match. Compare several identity details before sharing or acting on a booking. A common surname can lead to the wrong person.
Current detention

J. Reuben Long Detention Center Information

Physical and mailing address
4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
Main detention number

843-915-5140

Published administrative hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

Booking information

843-915-6911

Use for a recent booking, custody detail or Cash and Dash eligibility question.

Visitation assistance

843-915-6860

Confirm account approval, scheduling and current facility rules.

What a booking result may show

How to interpret a Horry County booking record
Displayed detail
What it may tell you
What it does not prove
Where to verify
Booking date
When the detention intake was recorded
That the person remains in custody
Current booking application or booking desk
Charge
The allegation entered during booking
That the same charge was filed or resulted in conviction
Horry County Public Index
Bond
A bond amount or status at that time
Immediate eligibility for release
Bond Court and Booking
Release entry
Departure from that custody record
No transfer, supervision or separate case exists
Booking desk, court and receiving agency
Booking photograph
A photograph associated with intake
Guilt or final disposition
Court case and official record
Official detention hub: Use the J. Reuben Long Detention Center page for current inmate-service links, contact information and facility notices.
Bond hearing and release

How Horry County Bond Information and Payment Work

A booking page may display bond information, but release can still be affected by another warrant, hold, non-bondable charge, court order or facility processing.

Booking Charges entered
Bond hearing Magistrate or circuit judge
Payment Approved method only
Hold check Other cases or agencies
Release Processing completed
Magistrate office hours

Monday–Friday: 8am–6pm.

Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 8am–5pm.

Typical hearing times

Bond hearings and guilty pleas commonly occur at 9am and 2pm.

Times can change. Confirm at 843-915-5145.

Accepted bond payment

The Magistrate’s Office lists cash, money orders and major credit cards.

Personal checks are not accepted, and exact cash is required for a cash payment.

Find the booking Save the defendant’s name, booking number, charge and displayed bond.
Open the official Bond Information page Review the current hours, payment methods and hearing guidance.
Confirm which judge handles the charge Some serious charges cannot be bonded by a magistrate and require a Circuit Court judge.
Call before travelling Contact Bond Court at 843-915-5145 because hearing times depend on the magistrate’s schedule.
Ask about every hold A posted bond on one charge may not clear another warrant or agency hold.
Allow release processing Bond payment does not mean the person will exit immediately. Verification and paperwork must be completed.
Official scam warning: The Sheriff’s Office states that it will not collect bond payment by telephone. Bonds are paid in person through the Magistrate’s Office. Verify instructions through Booking at 843-915-6911 or Bond Court at 843-915-5145.
Cash and Dash: Certain bondable pay offenses may not require the offender to appear before a magistrate before payment, but the person must still attend the court date listed on the ticket. Call Booking to confirm whether a particular charge qualifies.

Home Detention may be a bond condition

A court may require GPS or alcohol monitoring through Horry County Home Detention. The office is at 4155 J. Reuben Long Avenue and can be reached at 843-915-6903.

Court case verification

Search Horry County Criminal Court Records and Court Dates

The booking record explains custody. The court record is where users should check the filed case, hearings, actions and final disposition.

Open South Carolina Case Records Search Go to the official Judicial Branch search page.
Select Horry County Follow the trial-court record route to the Horry County Public Index.
Search with the legal name Begin with the surname and first name. Add a date range only when the result list is too broad.
Open the matching case Compare the case number, filing date, charge, court agency and party details.
Read the action history Check hearings, continuances, disposition and sentence-related entries instead of relying on the first charge line.
Use the correct courthouse Horry County includes Circuit, Magistrate and municipal courts. Contact the office shown in the case record.
Horry County Clerk of Court
1301 Second Avenue
Conway, SC 29526

843-915-5080

Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

General Sessions Court
1301 Second Avenue
Conway, SC 29526

843-915-5460

Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

Which Horry County court may handle the case?
Court type
Common role
Search route
Practical next step
General Sessions
Adult felony and higher-level misdemeanor cases
Horry County Public Index
Check the Solicitor, Clerk and court roster information.
Magistrate Court
Summary offenses, preliminary matters and bond functions
Case records and the relevant Magistrate office
Use the court location shown on the ticket or case.
Municipal Court
Cases handled by Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach or another municipality
Public Index where available or the city court
Contact the named municipal court when the county index is incomplete.
Bond Court
Detention-center bond hearings and qualifying guilty pleas
JRL Bond Information
Confirm the hearing at 843-915-5145 before attending.
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Local and state records

Request the Correct Horry County Arrest or Criminal Record

A free Sheriff record check, an incident report, the Public Index and SLED CATCH are not interchangeable.

Free local Sheriff record check

The Sheriff provides local checks without charge during the published service hours.

Monday–Friday: 8:30am–12pm and 1pm–4pm.

Open Records Checks

Public court record

Use the Horry Public Index for publicly available case activity, parties, charges and dispositions.

Open the Public Index

State criminal history

Use SLED CATCH when you need South Carolina’s official name-based criminal-history route.

Open SLED CATCH

Important local-check restriction: Horry County states that an individual cannot request a Sheriff record check on behalf of another person.
Need an arresting-agency report? Contact the police department or law-enforcement agency that created the report. A detention booking page is not a complete incident or investigative report.
Video visitation

How to Schedule a J. Reuben Long Inmate Visit

J. Reuben Long uses video visitation. Visitors must create an NCIC Correctional Services account, request approval and schedule the visit in advance.

Locate Confirm inmate account number
Register Create NCIC account
Approve Request visitor authorization
Schedule Book before the visit
Regular visiting times

Monday–Saturday:

8:20am–10:50am

1pm–4:10pm

Additional evening slots

Tuesdays and Thursdays:

6:15pm–8:15pm

Visit limits and cost

On-site visits are free.

Remote visits are listed at $0.30 per minute.

Inmates may receive four total visits per week across on-site and remote visits.

Confirm the inmate and account number Use the official booking application before creating or updating the visitor account.
Open the county visitation page Follow the NCIC link provided through the official JRL visitation instructions.
Request visitor approval Complete the authorization process before trying to schedule.
Schedule in advance Remote visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours before the visit.
Use appropriate clothing and conduct Suggestive, transparent or otherwise prohibited clothing can result in denial or suspension.
Do not record the visit Screenshots, photography, audio or video recording and social-media posting are prohibited.
Visits are monitored and recorded. Violations can result in temporary or permanent loss of visitation privileges. Recheck the official rules before every visit.
Messaging, mail and phone

Send a Message, Physical Letter or Publication to an Inmate

Horry County transitioned inmate communications to NCIC Correctional Services. Electronic messages and ordinary physical mail follow different routes.

Electronic messaging

The official page lists messages at $0.25 and picture or document attachments at $0.35 each.

Create the account through the NCIC link on the county’s communications page.

Telephone access

General-population inmates have access to outgoing collect or debit calls.

Calls are subject to monitoring and recording.

Legal and medical mail

Do not send legal or medical mail to the Texas scanning address.

Send it directly to the facility under the current JRL mail guidelines.

Ordinary physical-mail address

Inmate Name
Account Number
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 75606

Include the inmate’s name, account number and your return address.

Maximum five pages per mailing
Write only on the front of each page
Maximum one photograph per mailing
Use pages no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches
Include a complete return address
Send legal and medical mail directly to JRL

Books and magazines

The detention center allows qualifying new paperback publications sent directly by a publisher or nationally recognised distributor. The official page limits shipments and publication size and does not accept used or leather-bound books.

Check the latest mail rules: Open the official Inmate Communications page before mailing anything.
Inmate accounts and commissary

How to Deposit Money for a J. Reuben Long Inmate

Confirm the inmate’s current account number and use only a deposit method published by Horry County.

Online deposit

Use the McDaniel Supply Company link provided on the official county Deposit Funds page.

Service fees may apply.

Lobby kiosk

A deposit kiosk is available in the detention-center lobby.

The county lists a $3 service fee for the kiosk.

Money order or qualifying check

USPS money orders and IRS checks may be mailed to the Cashier’s Office.

Cash must never be sent through the mail.

Published JRL inmate-account routes
Method
Information needed
Important instruction
Online provider
Inmate identity and account information
Use the provider link reached through the official county page.
Lobby kiosk
Inmate account information and payment method
The published kiosk service fee is $3.
Postal money order
Inmate name and Cashier’s Office address
Mail to 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue, Conway, SC 29526.
Western Union
Code city Horry, account number plus surname, and complete inmate name
Verify the current instructions on the official deposit page.
Commissary timing: General-population orders are processed on Monday and Thursday mornings and are generally delivered on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Funds must be available before the order-processing time.
Official deposit instructions: Open Horry County Inmate Accounts.
Public Defender and private counsel

Find Criminal Legal Help in Horry County

The 15th Judicial Circuit Public Defender represents qualifying indigent adults charged in Horry and Georgetown criminal courts. Private criminal counsel is hired separately.

Horry County Public Defender
1300 Second Avenue, Suite 301
Conway, SC 29526

843-915-5385

Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral

803-799-7100

Telephone referral hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–12pm and 1pm–5pm.

The online referral service is available around the clock.

Confirm the court and case Save the case number, charge, next hearing and custody status.
Ask about appointed representation Contact the Horry County Public Defender and ask how eligibility and application are handled for that case.
Prepare financial information Be ready to provide income, household and case information requested during the indigency review.
Use the correct private-lawyer referral Select criminal law and the Horry County area through the SC Bar service.
Verify the lawyer’s status Use the South Carolina Judicial Branch Attorney Search before hiring.
Get the fee agreement in writing Confirm which hearings, motions, investigation and trial work are included.
SC Bar consultation information: Participating Lawyer Referral Service attorneys agree to charge no more than $50 for the initial 30-minute consultation. Normal fees apply if the consultation continues or the lawyer is hired.
No one can guarantee the result. Avoid any person promising a guaranteed dismissal, bond reduction or sentence before reviewing the complete case.
Victim notification and support

Horry County Victim Services and Release Notifications

J. Reuben Long Victim Services helps qualifying victims with bond-hearing information, guilty-plea scheduling and custody notifications.

JRL Victim Services

843-915-6915

Published hours: 8am–5pm, seven days a week.

Solicitor Victim-Witness

Advocates can provide case-progress information, hearing notification and court support.

Open Victim-Witness services

South Carolina VINE

Use VINE for available custody-status and notification services.

Open South Carolina VINE

Contact Victim Services Provide the defendant’s name, your current telephone number and the relevant case information.
Confirm the hearing before arriving Victim Services schedules detention-center bond hearings and qualifying proceedings when a crime victim is involved.
Keep contact details current Notify the advocate when your address, telephone number or email changes.
Register for custody notification Follow the SAVIN or VINE registration route and keep the notification PIN secure.
Immediate safety concern: Call 911. Do not confront someone because of an arrest listing or attempt to verify a dangerous situation only through a website.
Release and transfer troubleshooting

Where Did the Inmate Go?

A missing booking does not always mean the record was wrong. The person may have been released, transferred, moved for court, entered another custody system or become temporarily unavailable during an update.

JRL booking Initial county intake and custody
Released Bond, sentence completion or court order
Another county Transfer on a separate warrant or hold
State or federal SCDC or federal custody route
Supervision Probation, parole or home detention
The booking disappeared

Call Booking and ask whether the person was released or transferred. Provide the booking number rather than the name alone.

The case is visible but custody is not

The person may be out of custody while the criminal case remains pending. Review the Public Index and court date.

The person received a short sentence

JRL publishes time calculations and sentence credits after sentencing. Time information is updated daily after 2pm.

The person needs transportation after release

Coast RTA serves the detention center. The county also describes limited bus-pass help for qualifying indigent releases.

Home Detention appears in the court order

Contact the Home Detention office at 843-915-6903 for monitoring and reporting instructions.

The inmate may be in state prison

Use the South Carolina Department of Corrections search after confirming a state transfer or sentence.

Official release information: Open JRL Release guidance.
Correction and expungement

Correct an Inaccurate Record or Check Horry County Expungement

Correcting a government record, obtaining an expungement and requesting an update from a private website are different actions.

Identify where the error appears Determine whether the incorrect information is on the booking page, police report, court record or SLED criminal history.
Save the official identifiers Record the booking number, case number, charge, disposition and date checked.
Contact the office responsible for that record Booking issues go to the Sheriff; court issues go to the Clerk or handling court; criminal-history issues go through SLED.
Check expungement eligibility Use the Horry County Solicitor’s Expungement page and screening process.
Follow the correct court route General Sessions and many summary-court expungements begin with the Solicitor or court identified in the state guidance.
Request a private-site update last After the official record is corrected or expunged, provide the private publisher with the exact URL and redacted official proof.
Horry County Expungements

843-915-8624

Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

Open county expungement guidance

South Carolina process overview

Review the separate General Sessions, juvenile and Magistrate or municipal routes.

Open SC expungement guidance

Eligibility is not automatic. Some dismissed or not-guilty cases may follow a different process from a qualifying conviction. Fees and required agencies depend on the record type and legal basis.
Official contacts and maps

Horry County Jail, Court and Legal-Help Directory

J. Reuben Long Detention Center
4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue
Conway, SC 29526

Main: 843-915-5140

Booking: 843-915-6911

Horry County Bond Court
4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue
Conway, SC 29526

843-915-5145

Horry County Clerk of Court
1301 Second Avenue
Conway, SC 29526

843-915-5080

Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

15th Circuit Solicitor
1301 Second Avenue
Conway, SC 29526

843-915-5460

Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

Horry County Public Defender
1300 Second Avenue, Suite 301
Conway, SC 29526

843-915-5385

JRL Victim Services

843-915-6915

Published hours: 8am–5pm, seven days a week.

Call before travelling: Confirm that the office handles your exact question and ask about visitor access, identification, payment method and current public hours.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Confirm the booking and visitation appointment before travelling.
Horry County Courthouse 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Use the court record to confirm whether this or another Magistrate or municipal court handles the case.
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Verified Horry County Arrest, Jail and Court Resources

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Frequently asked questions

Horry County Arrest Records FAQs

Where can I search current Horry County jail bookings?

Use the official Horry County Bookings & Releases application. Search the surname first, open the likely result and compare the booking date, arresting agency, charges and identifying details. Call J. Reuben Long Booking at 843-915-6911 when a recent or unclear custody record needs confirmation.

Why is a recent Horry County arrest not appearing online?

The person may still be completing intake, may have been released, may be held by another agency or may be listed under another name format. Confirm the arresting agency, search using the surname only, allow time for booking and call 843-915-6911.

Does a Horry County booking record prove a conviction?

No. A booking record shows that detention intake occurred and may list preliminary charges. It does not prove guilt or the final court outcome. Search the Horry County Public Index to review the official case status, actions and disposition.

How do I check bond for a J. Reuben Long inmate?

Open the current booking and note the booking number, charges and displayed bond. Review the official Bond Information page and call Horry County Bond Court at 843-915-5145 to confirm the hearing, payment route and other holds. The Sheriff does not collect bond payments by telephone.

What are the J. Reuben Long visitation hours?

Regular visiting times are Monday through Saturday from 8:20am to 10:50am and 1pm to 4:10pm. Additional slots are published for Tuesday and Thursday from 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Visitors must use NCIC, receive approval and schedule in advance.

How can I send mail or money to a Horry County inmate?

Ordinary physical mail is sent to the J. Reuben Long scanning address in Longview, Texas using the inmate name and account number. Legal and medical mail must go directly to the facility. Use only deposit methods listed on the official Horry County Deposit Funds page, and never mail cash.

How do I find a Horry County criminal court date or case number?

Open the South Carolina Judicial Branch Case Records Search, select Horry County and search the legal name or case number in the Public Index. Review the case number, court agency, actions and courthouse. Contact the Clerk of Court at 843-915-5080 when the expected record is unavailable.

How does someone apply for a Horry County Public Defender?

Contact the Horry County Public Defender at 843-915-5385 and ask how the application and eligibility review applies to the case. Have the case number, charges, court date, custody status and requested financial information ready.

Can I get a free Horry County criminal record check?

The Horry County Sheriff provides local record checks without charge Monday through Friday from 8:30am to noon and 1pm to 4pm. The county states that individuals cannot request a record check on behalf of another person. Use SLED CATCH when a state criminal-history search is needed.

How can I correct or expunge a Horry County arrest record?

First identify whether the issue is in the booking, police, court or SLED record and contact the office responsible for it. For possible expungement, use the Horry County Solicitor’s Expungement page or call 843-915-8624. After the official record is corrected, request any necessary update from private websites.

Official-resource review completed August 3, 2026.

This website is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with Horry County Government, the Sheriff’s Office, J. Reuben Long Detention Center, the 15th Judicial Circuit, the South Carolina Judicial Branch, SLED or another government agency.

Official links, published telephone numbers, addresses, office hours, visitation rules, bond instructions and inmate-service details were checked during the latest review. Booking status, fees, schedules, providers, hearing times and facility procedures can change. Confirm time-sensitive information directly with the responsible office.

An arrest is not a conviction. Do not use this article or a booking website for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another decision requiring a legally compliant consumer report.