Horry County Warrant Records Search
Horry County is one of the largest and most active counties in South Carolina for warrant records. The Sheriff's office in Conway runs a dedicated Warrant Department and a tip line for locating people with outstanding warrants. The J. Reuben Long Detention Center maintains an online booking and release database. Horry County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit and includes Myrtle Beach, Conway, and several other growing cities. The county seat is Conway, where the Clerk of Court and Sheriff's office are located.
Horry County Sheriff's Office and Warrant Department
The Horry County Sheriff's office is at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway, SC 29526. The main number is (843) 915-5450. The Warrant Department can be reached at (843) 915-8347. A tip line is available at (843) 915-5688 for reporting information about people with active warrants.
The Warrant Department in Horry County handles a high volume of cases. The county's population has grown fast in recent years, and the Myrtle Beach area draws millions of visitors each year. This leads to a large number of warrants issued across the county. Deputies in the Warrant Department track and serve arrest warrants, bench warrants, and other court-ordered warrants throughout Horry County.
If you want to check on an active warrant, call the Warrant Department at (843) 915-8347. Staff can search by name and confirm the status. You can also use the tip line at (843) 915-5688 if you have information about someone who is wanted. Tips can be made without giving your identity.
The Horry County Sheriff's office works with city police departments in Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, and other towns to serve warrants. When a warrant is issued by a county court, it can be served anywhere within the county by any of these agencies.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center is at 4150 J Reuben Long Avenue in Conway. The phone number is (843) 915-5140. This is the main jail for Horry County. It holds inmates from across the county, including those arrested on warrants.
The detention center provides an online booking and release database. You can search by name to see if someone has been recently booked on a warrant. The system shows the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond amount. This is one of the fastest ways to find out if a warrant was served in Horry County. The database is updated regularly as new bookings and releases occur.
If someone you know was arrested on a warrant, the detention center is where they will be held until bond is posted or a hearing takes place. Call (843) 915-5140 for questions about a specific inmate or visit the online database to check booking status.
Horry County Clerk of Court
The Horry County Clerk of Court is at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. Call (843) 915-5080 for questions. The Clerk files and stores all warrant records connected to General Sessions cases. After an arrest on a warrant, the case moves to this office for processing and tracking through the court system.
You can visit the Clerk's office to search for records by name or case number. Staff will pull files and make copies for a fee. The office keeps warrant records, bond paperwork, indictments, and disposition records. If you need a certified copy of any court document tied to a warrant, the Clerk of Court is where you get it.
The Horry County Clerk of Court page is shown below, where you can find office hours and contact information.
The Clerk of Court at 1301 2nd Avenue maintains all General Sessions warrant filings for Horry County.
How Warrants Work in Horry County
A warrant in Horry County begins when a person or officer brings a sworn complaint to a magistrate judge. Under S.C. Code § 22-3-710, the judge decides if probable cause exists based on the facts presented. If the judge is satisfied, the warrant is signed. It then goes to the Sheriff's Warrant Department for processing and service.
Search warrants in Horry County follow S.C. Code § 17-13-140. An officer must prepare a written affidavit under oath. The affidavit describes where the search will happen, what evidence is expected, and the basis for the request. A judge reviews the affidavit before signing the warrant. South Carolina requires the written form. After the search is completed, the warrant and its return are filed with the court in Horry County.
No warrant in Horry County has an expiration date. Arrest warrants under S.C. Code § 17-13-40 stay active until the person is arrested or a judge recalls the warrant. Bench warrants under § 17-15-90 for missed court dates also remain in force until served. Given the high volume of cases in Horry County, there are always outstanding warrants waiting to be served.
Searching Horry County Warrant Records
Horry County gives you multiple ways to search for warrant records. The most direct path for recent arrests is the J. Reuben Long Detention Center's online booking database. Search by name to see if someone was booked on a warrant. For active warrants that have not yet been served, call the Warrant Department at (843) 915-8347.
The SC Courts Public Index covers Horry County. Enter a name or case number to see case details, charges, and bench warrant notations. This tool is free and covers General Sessions, magistrate, and some municipal court cases. It is updated regularly but is not real-time.
SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov costs $25 for a name-based criminal history check. It shows arrests and convictions for South Carolina but not active warrants. Results may differ from fingerprint-based searches.
For the most current warrant information, confirm results directly with the Horry County Clerk or Sheriff.
Conway Municipal Court and Local Courts
The City of Conway operates a municipal court at 1600 9th Avenue. The phone number is (843) 248-1765. This court handles city ordinance cases, traffic violations, and minor criminal matters within Conway city limits. Bench warrants are common in municipal court when someone does not show up for a hearing or fails to pay a fine.
Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and other cities in Horry County also have their own municipal courts. Each generates its own set of warrant records for cases within their limits. All of these can be searched through the SC Courts Public Index. If a municipal case escalates, the records transfer to the Horry County Clerk of Court for General Sessions processing.
The Conway Municipal Court page is shown below.
Conway Municipal Court at 1600 9th Avenue processes local cases that may involve bench warrants for failures to appear.
Public Records Access in Horry County
Under S.C. Code § 30-4-10, warrant records in Horry County are public. The Freedom of Information Act gives anyone the right to request copies. You do not need to explain your reason or be part of the case.
Send a written FOIA request to the Clerk of Court at 1301 2nd Avenue or the Sheriff's office at the same address. Include the person's full name, known case numbers, and a date range. Records from the past 24 months must be provided within 10 business days. Older records get up to 20 days. Copy fees vary, so ask about costs before the records are pulled.
Horry County processes a very high volume of records requests. The more detail you include, the faster the staff can locate your records. Providing a case number is the quickest way to get what you need.
Cities in Horry County
Conway is the county seat. Myrtle Beach is the largest city by far. Other cities include North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Loris, Aynor, and Atlantic Beach. Each has its own police and municipal court. All county-level warrant records are handled through the Horry County Sheriff and Clerk of Court in Conway.
Municipal court records from any city within Horry County can be found through the SC Courts Public Index or by contacting that city's court directly.
Nearby Counties
Horry County is in the northeastern corner of South Carolina along the coast. Verify the location of the alleged offense to make sure you search the right county.