Horry County Inmate Search
The Horry County jail roster is maintained by the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway, South Carolina. Horry County processes roughly 10,400 offenders each year, making it one of the busiest detention centers in the state. The jail roster includes booking details, charges, bond amounts, and release dates. Average daily population across the county is about 520 inmates. Residents and the public can search for inmates by name or booking number. This page explains how to access Horry County jail roster records and related public data.
Horry County Jail Roster Quick Facts
Searching the Horry County Jail Roster
Horry County offers an online booking and release search through the county website. The booking and releases page allows you to search by inmate name, booking number, or browse the 72-hour booking list. The system shows current charges, bond information, and booking photos for each person on the Horry County jail roster.
You can also call the J. Reuben Long Detention Center for inmate information. The booking line is 843-915-6911. The inmate information line is 843-915-6912. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic details about charges and bond amounts. The main Sheriff's Office number is 843-915-5140 for general inquiries about the Horry County jail roster.
The weekly turnover rate at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center is about 55%. This means the jail roster changes frequently. Check back often if you do not find someone on your first search. New bookings appear on the roster after processing is complete.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
| Facility | J. Reuben Long Detention Center 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue, Conway, SC 29526 Booking: 843-915-6911 | Inmate Info: 843-915-6912 |
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| Sheriff's Office | 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526 Phone: 843-915-5140 |
| Capacity | Approximately 1,100 inmates |
| Online Search | horrycounty.org/sheriff/booking-releases |
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center has a capacity of about 1,100 inmates. The Horry County Sheriff's Office took control of this facility on July 1, 1999. It is located at 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue in Conway. The detention center serves all of Horry County, which includes the Myrtle Beach area and is one of the fastest-growing regions in South Carolina.
The facility provides current inmate roster data, recent booking information, release details, charges, and bond amounts. The Horry County jail roster is one of the most actively updated rosters in the state due to the high volume of arrests and releases processed each week.
Note: Mugshot requests go through Media Relations and require proper identification.
Horry County Booking Process
When someone is arrested in Horry County, they are brought to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center for booking. Staff record their name, date of birth, physical description, and charges. A booking photo and fingerprints are taken. This information goes onto the Horry County jail roster. The entire process can take several hours.
The Horry County homepage is shown below and provides links to county departments and public services.
Bond hearings happen shortly after booking. A judge sets the bond amount based on the charges and the person's history. Some offenses have a pre-set bond. Others require the inmate to wait for a hearing. The Horry County jail roster shows whether bond has been set and the total amount required for release.
Inmates can be searched by name, booking number, or through the 72-hour booking list. The 72-hour list shows everyone booked into the facility in the past three days. This is a fast way to check recent arrests on the Horry County jail roster.
Inmate Mail and Communication
Horry County uses Securus for inmate mail processing. Personal mail must go to the Securus Digital Mail Center at P.O. Box 568, Lebanon, MO 65536. All personal letters are scanned and delivered electronically to inmates. This is the only way to send personal mail to someone on the Horry County jail roster.
Legal mail is handled differently. Attorneys and courts should address legal mail directly to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center at 4150 J. Reuben Long Ave., Conway, SC 29526. Legal mail is not processed through the digital mail center. It goes straight to the facility for delivery to the inmate.
Understanding these mail rules helps families stay in contact with people on the Horry County jail roster. All mail must follow facility guidelines or it will be returned to the sender.
Horry County Jail Roster and FOIA
Under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, you can request Horry County jail records in writing. Send requests to the Horry County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Standard copy fees apply. The office must respond within 10 business days for records less than 24 months old.
The jail roster itself is a public record. Basic inmate status is available by phone or online without a formal FOIA request. For detailed records like incident reports or booking paperwork, submit a written request. Be specific about the records you need and include dates and full names to speed up the process.
Court Records in Horry County
The Horry County jail roster shows current custody status. Court records go deeper. The SC Judicial Branch Public Index lets you search criminal cases in all 46 counties. Select Horry County and enter a name to see case numbers, charges, and disposition information. This is free to use.
For state prison records, the SCDC Inmate Search covers inmates sentenced to state institutions. It shows photos and public details. It does not cover people held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center.
VINE provides 24-hour custody alerts for Horry County. You can register for free notifications when an inmate's status changes. Alerts come by phone, email, text, or through the VINE app. This is the best tool for tracking someone on the Horry County jail roster after hours.
Statewide Inmate Resources
Several state tools complement the Horry County jail roster. The SCDC search portal covers all state prison inmates. The screenshot below shows the SCDC inmate search interface.
This tool updates nightly and covers inmates across 21 state facilities. For people under community supervision, the SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services maintains offender search records. These state resources help when someone has left the Horry County jail roster and entered the state system.
Note: The SCDC portal does not include county jail inmates or people released from state prison.
Nearby Counties
If you cannot locate someone on the Horry County jail roster, check these neighboring county detention centers. Arrests near county borders sometimes result in bookings in adjacent facilities.