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Horry County, South Carolina • Official-First Booking Guide
Horry County Mugshots, Bookings & Jail SearchFor a recent Horry County arrest, start with the county’s official Bookings & Releases system. It is the most useful first source for checking a booking connected with the J. Reuben Long Detention Center before moving to bond, release, court, visitation or criminal-history records.
This independent guide explains what each official source can—and cannot—tell you. A booking photograph or arrest entry documents an arrest or detention event; it does not establish guilt or the final outcome of a criminal case.
Use the official record first. Horry County publishes its own booking and release search. Check several identifiers before deciding a record belongs to the person you are researching, especially when the name is common.
How to Search Horry County Mugshots and Recent Bookings
The practical starting point is the Horry County Bookings and Releases search. The county also links to this service from its official detention-center and online-services pages.
The search is more useful than a copied mugshot page because it connects the record to the government system responsible for detention. When the page requires JavaScript, allow the official Horry County application to load rather than switching immediately to an unrelated arrest-record site.
Open the county booking search
Use the official Horry County application. For fresh local custody, do not begin with the South Carolina Department of Corrections or a federal inmate database.
Search the surname carefully
Start with the legal last name. Add other information only when needed. Spelling variations, suffixes and middle names can change the result.
Open the complete booking result
Record the booking number, booking date, arresting agency, charges, release information and other identifiers shown by the county. If a booking photograph is displayed, treat it as only one identity clue.
Verify more than the name or photo
Compare the location, booking date, age or date of birth when available, arresting agency and booking number. A name-only match is not enough for a consequential conclusion.
Check bond if release is the real question
Move to Horry County’s official bond information rather than trying to predict release from the charge name alone.
Use court records for what happened next
A jail entry describes booking and custody. Court records are the better source for filed charges, hearings, later case activity and available disposition information.
Use the correct follow-up service
Visitation, inmate communications, victim notifications, criminal-history reports and public-defender services solve different problems. Use them only after identifying what you actually need.
For a broader explanation of the search process, see our free mugshot lookup guide and U.S. jail inmate search guide.
What a Horry County Booking Record Can Tell You
A booking record should be read as a snapshot of the detention process. It can answer useful custody questions, but it is not the same document as a criminal-history report or the final court record.
| Field | What it helps establish | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Booking date | When the detention intake was recorded. | The final disposition of the criminal case. |
| Booking number | A specific detention intake record. | That it is the same number used by the court. |
| Charge | The allegation or custody reason listed at booking. | Guilt or the final charge ultimately prosecuted. |
| Arresting agency | Which law-enforcement agency is associated with the arrest. | Which agency will control every later court or detention step. |
| Bond | A currently listed release condition or amount when provided. | That immediate release will occur after payment. |
| Release date | A release recorded by the detention system. | That there is no supervision, other hold or later custody elsewhere. |
| Mugshot | A photograph associated with an intake record when publicly displayed. | Guilt, conviction or current incarceration. |
Wrong-person warning: Do not publish, share or act on a Horry County arrest allegation because a photograph “looks like” someone you know. Verify multiple identifiers and check the corresponding court record when the outcome matters.
Horry County Bond Information and Magistrate Court
When a person is confirmed in custody and the real question is “when can they get out?”, the official Horry County bond information page is more useful than repeatedly checking a mugshot.
Typical bond-hearing schedule
Horry County states that bond hearings and guilty pleas typically occur at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The county also warns that these times can change depending on the magistrate’s schedule.
For confirmation, the county directs users to the Magistrate’s Office at (843) 915-5145.
How bond payments are handled
The county says cash and surety bonds are posted through the Magistrate’s Office. It lists cash, money orders and major credit cards as accepted payment methods and states that personal checks are not accepted.
If paying a cash bond, the county instructs payers to bring the exact cash amount. Check the current official instructions before travelling or making a payment.
Why a listed bond does not guarantee immediate release
A person may still need a hearing, processing or resolution of another lawful hold. Some charges also have different bond authority. Horry County specifically notes that magistrate judges cannot set bond on certain serious charges, with those matters handled through Circuit Court procedures.
How to Check a Horry County Release
Start again with the official Bookings & Releases search. A release field is more useful for current custody than an old mugshot screenshot or third-party page that may remain indexed after the person’s status changes.
Horry County separately publishes release and sentence-calculation information. For certain jail sentences, the county explains how its classification department calculates time and notes that sentence-time information is updated daily after 2:00 p.m.
For general background on release fields, see our recent booking and release guide.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center Contact and Map
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center is the central Horry County facility for the booking and inmate-service information discussed in this guide. Horry County lists the detention-center main line as (843) 915-5140.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
4150 J. Reuben Long Ave.Conway, SC 29526
Main line: (843) 915-5140
Booking: (843) 915-6911
Visitation: (843) 915-6860
The detention center is overseen through the Horry County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office itself has a separate Conway administrative address, so use the detention-center address above for jail-related matters unless the county directs you elsewhere.
Visitation, Calls, Mail and Inmate Funds
Once you have verified the correct booking, use the detention center’s inmate-service pages rather than generic jail instructions from another county.
Current visitation schedule
Horry County lists inmate visiting times Monday through Saturday from 8:20 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:10 p.m., with additional Tuesday and Thursday evening slots from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m..
Visits must be scheduled in advance. The county currently uses NCIC Correctional Services for visitor accounts. On-site visits are free; the official page lists remote video visits at $0.30 per minute and says remote visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead.
Because schedules and providers can change, confirm everything on the official visitation page before making plans.
Inmate communications
Horry County transitioned inmate communications to NCIC Correctional Services. The county’s communications page explains electronic messaging, physical-mail processing, publications and the inmate telephone system.
Do not reuse an old mailing address from a third-party jail directory. The county currently uses specific processing instructions for ordinary correspondence, while legal and medical mail follow separate facility rules.
Depositing money
The detention center’s inmate account page explains approved deposit methods. Horry County lists online deposits through its provider, a lobby kiosk, eligible mailed money orders and Western Union instructions.
Service fees can apply. Verify the inmate’s correct account information before sending money and never send cash through regular mail.
Use Horry County Court Records After the Booking
The jail record and court record answer different questions. Once you confirm a booking, use the court system when you need case filings, hearing information, court activity or an available disposition.
Horry County Public Index
The Horry County Public Index is the primary online route for local court case information. Search tools may support names, case information, court agency, action type and date-related criteria.
Recent court activity may not appear immediately online, and non-public, sealed or confidential material is not available through a public index.
Horry County Clerk of Court
The county lists the Clerk of Court main office at 1301 Second Ave., Conway, SC 29526 and the main phone number as (843) 915-5080.
Use the official Clerk of Court page for court-office contacts and current service information.
Horry County Arrest Records vs. SLED Criminal-History Checks
People often use “mugshot,” “arrest record,” “court record” and “background check” as if they were the same thing. They are not.
| Your goal | Best starting source | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Recent local booking | Horry County Bookings & Releases | A booking is not a conviction. |
| Current jail custody | J. Reuben Long booking/detention records | Status can change after the last update. |
| Court case activity | Horry County Public Index / SC courts | Some records are confidential or delayed. |
| South Carolina criminal-history report | SLED CATCH | It is a name-based South Carolina criminal-history service, not a mugshot gallery. |
| South Carolina prison custody | South Carolina Department of Corrections | State prison custody is different from a fresh county-jail booking. |
SLED CATCH
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division operates Citizens Access to Criminal Histories (CATCH). SLED describes it as a name-based search for South Carolina criminal-record information.
SLED cautions that fingerprint-based searches are more reliable than name-based searches and that CATCH does not provide a national criminal-record search except in circumstances specifically authorized by law. Fees apply to CATCH reports, so check the current official fee before ordering.
Local Horry County records checks
The Sheriff’s Office also publishes a local records-check service. Its official page explains current hours, eligibility and limitations.
For statewide mugshot and custody routes, see our South Carolina mugshots and inmate-search guide.
Victim Notifications for Release and Custody Changes
If your goal is to receive notification of a custody change rather than repeatedly refresh the booking page, use the official victim-notification process.
Horry County explains that South Carolina Victim Information and Notification, or SAVIN, communicates with the J. Reuben Long booking system and can send eligible notifications concerning release from custody.
The county says notifications may be delivered by telephone, text or email. Victims who need a required PIN should work through Victim Services as described by the county.
Read Horry County’s official victim-notification instructions.
Safety note: Do not rely on a public mugshot page as your only source for a time-sensitive safety decision. Use the official notification service and appropriate authorities.
What If the Person Is Missing From Horry County Bookings?
A missing result does not by itself prove that the person was never arrested. Work through the possibilities in a logical order.
Check the spelling and search fields
Try the legal surname and remove uncertain filters. Consider suffixes, middle names and known name variations only when you have a legitimate reason to use them.
The booking may still be processing
An arrest can occur before every intake field becomes available publicly. If the matter is time-sensitive, call the official booking line rather than relying on social-media posts.
The person may already have been released
Check the release side of the official bookings system. Some live jail views do not function as permanent historical archives.
The person may be in another custody system
A local arrest can be followed by transfer. If reliable information indicates state prison custody, use the South Carolina Department of Corrections. If the matter is genuinely federal, use the appropriate federal system.
The record may not be public
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, protected or otherwise restricted information may not be available through a public search. Do not attempt to bypass lawful access restrictions.
Our official jail and booking search guide explains how to troubleshoot missing and older records without treating third-party reposts as authoritative.
Horry County Public Defender and Legal Help
A mugshot lookup cannot answer legal-strategy questions. If someone has been arrested and needs representation, use the appropriate attorney or public-defender process.
The 15th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office represents eligible indigent clients in criminal matters in Horry and Georgetown counties when appointed through the court process.
Horry County lists the Conway Public Defender main line as (843) 915-5385. The official page also provides the current application and court-related instructions.
If the person already has bond paperwork or a scheduled hearing, follow the court documents and attorney instructions rather than relying on a detention listing for legal deadlines.
Official Horry County Resources
Horry County official booking search — recent detention booking and release lookup.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center — facility contacts and inmate services.
Horry County bond guidance — hearing schedule, payment information and Magistrate contacts.
Official visitation page — visiting hours, scheduling and current provider.
Release information — county sentence-calculation guidance.
Horry County Public Index — local court case search.
Horry County Clerk of Court — court contacts and local services.
SLED CATCH — South Carolina criminal-history reports.
Horry County notification process — SAVIN and release-notification guidance.
Horry County Mugshots and Jail Search FAQs
Where can I search Horry County mugshots and recent bookings?
Start with Horry County’s official Bookings and Releases application. It is the strongest first source for a recent local booking connected with the county detention system.
Is the Horry County booking search free?
The county’s official booking and release search is publicly accessible without a subscription. Third-party websites may operate differently, so use the county source first.
Where is J. Reuben Long Detention Center?
The detention center is located at 4150 J. Reuben Long Ave., Conway, SC 29526.
What is the J. Reuben Long Detention Center phone number?
Horry County lists the detention-center main line as (843) 915-5140. The direct booking number is (843) 915-6911.
What time are Horry County bond hearings?
The official bond page says hearings and guilty pleas typically occur at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., but the schedule can change. Call the Magistrate’s Office at (843) 915-5145 to confirm.
How do I pay a bond in Horry County?
Horry County says cash and surety bonds are posted through the Magistrate’s Office. Its current page lists cash, money orders and major credit cards and states that personal checks are not accepted. Verify current instructions directly before payment.
How can I find out whether someone was released?
Use the official Bookings and Releases system and review the release information attached to the correct record. For qualifying victim notifications, use Horry County’s SAVIN-related notification process.
Is a Horry County mugshot proof that someone committed a crime?
No. A booking photograph documents an arrest or intake event. It is not proof of guilt, conviction or the final court disposition.
How do I find a Horry County criminal court case?
Use the Horry County Public Index or the South Carolina Judicial Branch’s court resources. Court records are more appropriate than jail listings for hearings, case activity and available dispositions.
How do I schedule visitation at J. Reuben Long?
Use Horry County’s official visitation page. Visits must be scheduled in advance through the current provider, and approval and visitation rules apply.
What if the person does not appear in the booking search?
Check spelling, booking timing and jurisdiction. The person may have been released, transferred, entered under a different legal-name variation or moved into another custody system. Restricted records may also be unavailable publicly.
What is SLED CATCH?
SLED CATCH is the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division’s name-based criminal-history service. It is different from the Horry County booking search and is not a general mugshot gallery.
Can I use Jail-Mugshots.org for an employment or tenant-screening decision?
No. Jail-Mugshots.org is not a consumer reporting agency. Do not use information from this site for employment, housing, credit, insurance or other eligibility decisions governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act or other applicable laws.
Best Way to Verify a Horry County Arrest
Begin with the Horry County Bookings & Releases search and verify the person using more than a name or photograph. If the issue is release, move to bond and release information. If the issue is what happened in the criminal case, move to the court record.
Use J. Reuben Long’s official inmate-service pages for visitation, communications and deposits. Use SLED CATCH only when you actually need a South Carolina criminal-history report, and use victim-notification services when custody-change alerts are the real objective.
The important distinction is simple: a booking record starts the record trail; it does not finish it.
Primary Sources
The factual service, contact and procedural information in this guide was reviewed against current government sources on October 30, 2026.
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