Search Horry County Bookings, Mugshots and Jail Records Through the Correct Official Source
For a Horry County booking or mugshot, start with Horry County Government’s official Bookings & Releases search for the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. The county search is built around booking and release information rather than a third-party mugshot collection.
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A booking photograph documents an arrest and detention event. It does not establish guilt, prove that the original charge was prosecuted, or show the final court outcome. Use the South Carolina court record when the later case status matters.
Which Horry County Record Answers Your Question?
Horry County booking records, police reports, criminal court cases and South Carolina criminal-history searches come from different systems. Starting with the correct agency saves time and prevents a jail entry from being mistaken for the final case record.
Was the person booked at J. Reuben Long?
Use Horry County Government’s official Bookings & Releases system. It is the primary local source for detention-center booking and release information.
Bookings & Releases →Need the underlying Horry County Police report?
Horry County Police Department maintains its own police records. A detention-center booking entry is not a substitute for the incident or offense report.
HCPD Citizen Services →Need to know what happened after arrest?
Use the Horry County Public Index to follow criminal court activity. This is the more appropriate source for later filings and disposition information.
Horry County Public Index →Need a South Carolina criminal-history check?
Use SLED CATCH for a statewide name-based South Carolina criminal-history search. This service is separate from Horry County’s local booking search.
SLED CATCH →Was the person transferred to SCDC?
Use the South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate search for people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in state custody.
SCDC Inmate Search →Searching outside Horry County?
Use the South Carolina guide to find the responsible county detention center, SLED record system, state prison search or court source.
South Carolina Mugshots & Jail Records →How to Search Horry County Bookings and Releases
The county’s booking system is connected to J. Reuben Long Detention Center records. Use it when you are trying to confirm a recent booking, release or detention record in Horry County.
Open the official county booking page
Start with Horry County Government rather than a commercial mugshot site. This keeps the search tied to the detention authority responsible for the booking record.
Use the available name and date information
The county’s booking search is designed around booking and release records. Use the strongest identifying details you have and avoid relying on a photograph alone.
Check booking and release details together
A booking date shows when detention processing occurred. If a release date is present, do not describe the person as currently jailed from an older screenshot or copied record.
Confirm the arresting agency
The detention center can hold people arrested by different agencies. If you need the incident narrative, identify the agency that created the report before requesting records.
Move to the court system for the later outcome
The booking record documents detention. Use the Horry County Public Index when you need later case activity, filed charges or disposition information.
How to Check Recent Horry County Mugshots Without Guessing the Time Period
Search the official booking system using the date information available there. Do not turn a live county system into a made-up “today,” “24 hours,” “7 days” or “30 days” archive unless the county actually exposes that period.
| What you need | Best source | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| A recent booking at J. Reuben Long | Bookings & Releases | Search the official county detention record. |
| A person who may have been released | Bookings & Releases | Check release information, then move to the Public Index if the case continues. |
| The police incident or offense report | Arresting agency records | Request the report from HCPD or the other agency that created it. |
| The criminal court outcome | Horry County Public Index | Review later docket and disposition information. |
| Possible South Carolina state-prison custody | SCDC Inmate Search | Use the state system if the person was sentenced to SCDC. |
Why “not found” does not always mean “no arrest”
The person may have been booked under slightly different identifying information, released, transferred, held by another jurisdiction, or arrested by an agency whose underlying report is separate from the detention search. Use the court and arresting-agency records when the jail search does not answer the full question.
Where Horry County Jail Bookings Are Processed
The Horry County Sheriff’s Office oversees the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. The facility is located in Conway and is the central detention location tied to the county’s public booking and release information.
Detention Center contact
J. Reuben Long Detention Center4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
Main detention-center phone: 843-915-5140
Booking: 843-915-6911
Sheriff’s Office role
The Horry County Sheriff’s Office oversees the detention center, court security, civil process, criminal-warrant filing and service, and other Sheriff functions.
This is important because Horry County Police Department separately performs much of the county’s general police work. The agency responsible for the jail is not automatically the agency that created the incident report.
A Horry County Police Report Is Different From a Jail Booking
The booking system shows detention information. The police report documents the underlying incident or investigation and comes from the law-enforcement agency that created the report.
If your name is on an HCPD report
Horry County Police says a report filed by you, or otherwise containing your name, can be provided without charge. The department asks users to allow a few days after filing so the report can be completed and verified.
If your name is not on the report
HCPD currently lists a $2 fee for a single police report that does not contain your name when requested through the applicable in-person process. Identifying information can be redacted under state law.
For multiple reports or other public information, HCPD directs requesters to the county FOIA process.
Email requests for your own HCPD report
HCPD says a person requesting a report that contains their name can email the Records section with a copy of identification and either the case number or the address and date of the occurrence. Reports that do not contain the requester’s name cannot be obtained through that email route.
FOIA requests
Horry County Police directs public-information and multiple-report requests to Horry County’s Freedom of Information Act process. The county recommends being specific about the date, location, case number, people involved and type of record so staff can identify responsive material.
Records / reports information: 843-915-8344
FOIA information: Horry County Public Information →
Where to Check Bond and Release Information After a Horry County Booking
Bond and release are separate from the initial booking. For current information, use the detention-center booking record and the Magistrate or court process rather than relying on an old mugshot page.
Booking and bond contact
J. Reuben Long Booking: 843-915-6911
Horry County Magistrate’s Office at the Detention Center: 843-915-5145
Use these official contacts when bond status or a hearing cannot be confirmed from the public booking record.
Bond-payment scam warning
Horry County currently warns that the Sheriff’s Office will not collect bond payments over the phone. The county directs people to pay bonds in person at the Magistrate’s Office or contact Booking directly for guidance.
Release dates for sentenced inmates
Horry County says sentence calculations for inmates serving qualifying local sentences are handled by the detention center’s classification department. The county also notes that sentence-time information is updated daily after 2 p.m. for the release-calculation process described on its official site.
Use the Horry County Public Index for Court Records
A jail entry is an arrest-and-custody record. The Horry County Public Index is the better next step when you need to check court filings or later criminal-case activity.
Save the booking details first
Note the person’s full name, booking date and available charge information before leaving the detention search. These details help distinguish similar names.
Open the Horry County Public Index
Use the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index for Horry County rather than treating an old booking page as the final legal record.
Match the correct case
Compare names and available case details carefully. A person can have multiple matters in court, and common-name results require additional verification.
Check later case activity
Use the court record to determine what happened after booking rather than assuming the jail charge remained unchanged or resulted in conviction.
When to Use SLED CATCH or SCDC Instead of the County Booking Search
Horry County’s detention search is local. SLED and the South Carolina Department of Corrections operate different statewide systems for different purposes.
| System | Use it for | Do not confuse it with |
|---|---|---|
| Horry Bookings & Releases | J. Reuben Long booking and release information. | A statewide criminal-history report. |
| Horry Public Index | Horry County court cases and later court activity. | A current jail roster. |
| SLED CATCH | Name-based South Carolina criminal-history checks. | A live Horry County inmate search. |
| SCDC Inmate Search | People currently sentenced to and incarcerated in South Carolina state prisons. | County jail, released SCDC offenders, probation or parole records. |
SLED CATCH fee
SLED currently lists a $25 non-refundable fee for a standard South Carolina criminal-record check. Its CATCH notice also states that applicable online processing or service fees are charged in addition to the report fee.
SCDC limitations
SCDC says its public inmate search displays people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in state corrections custody. It does not cover released SCDC offenders, county detention inmates, probation, parole or other community supervision.
Victims Can Use J. Reuben Long Victim Services for Release and Bond Information
Horry County’s Victim Services office at J. Reuben Long assists eligible crime victims with criminal-justice information, including bond-hearing scheduling and release-related notifications.
JRL Victim Services
Phone: 843-915-6915
Horry County lists Victim Services office hours as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week at the detention center.
South Carolina SAVIN
Horry County says SAVIN receives information from the J. Reuben Long booking system and can send participating victims automated telephone, text or email notifications when an offender is being released.
A victim who needs a notification PIN should contact a victim advocate.
Current J. Reuben Long Video Visitation Basics
Horry County uses video visitation at the detention center. Visits must be scheduled in advance through the current communications provider after visitor authorization.
On-site visits
Horry County currently states that on-site video visits are free. Approved visitors schedule through NCIC Correctional Services.
Published visiting periods include Monday through Saturday morning and afternoon sessions, with additional evening periods on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Remote visits
Approved visitors can use a computer, tablet or phone for remote video visits. Horry County currently states that remote visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and lists a rate of $0.30 per minute.
Check the county visitation page before paying because provider fees and scheduling rules can change.
Horry County Booking Search Troubleshooting
The booking search is only one part of the record trail. Use the source that matches the specific problem instead of repeatedly searching the same jail page.
| Problem | Possible explanation | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| No booking result appears | The person may be under different identifying information, in another jurisdiction or not yet visible in the system. | Verify the arrest location and contact Booking when necessary. |
| The person was released | A historical booking does not establish current custody. | Check release information and follow the case through the Public Index. |
| You need the incident narrative | The jail record is not the police report. | Request the report from HCPD or the actual arresting agency. |
| You need the final disposition | Booking charges do not show the complete court result. | Use Horry County Public Index. |
| The person may be in state prison | County jail and SCDC custody are separate systems. | Search SCDC. |
| Someone calls demanding bond money | Horry County warns about bond-payment scams. | End the call and verify through Booking or the Magistrate’s Office. |
| You found a same-name person | A name alone is not sufficient identification. | Compare dates, booking data and court information before relying on the record. |
Jail, Booking, Police and Court Contacts
Contact the office that maintains the record you need. The detention center, Sheriff, Police Department and court system perform different functions.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
4150 J. Reuben Long AvenueConway, SC 29526
Main: 843-915-5140
Booking: 843-915-6911
Magistrate’s Office at JRL
Phone: 843-915-5145
Call the official number to verify hearing or bond information rather than relying on third-party payment instructions.
JRL Victim Services
Phone: 843-915-6915
Use this office for applicable victim notification, release and bond-hearing assistance.
Horry County Police Records
Reports: 843-915-8344
Use the HCPD records or FOIA process when you need an incident report rather than detention information.
Horry County Public Index
Use the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index for Horry County court cases and later case activity.
Read the Record, Not Just the Mugshot
A booking photograph is only one element of an arrest record. If accuracy matters, compare booking information with the arresting agency and later court record instead of drawing conclusions from an image.
A booking record may help show
- That a detention or booking event occurred.
- The recorded booking or release date.
- The holding facility.
- Initial charge information where public.
- A booking photograph where the county publishes one.
A booking record does not prove
- That the person committed the alleged offense.
- That every initial charge was prosecuted.
- That the charge remained unchanged.
- That release means dismissal.
- That the person was convicted.
Horry Mugshots and Jail Records FAQs
Where can I find official Horry County mugshots and bookings?
Start with Horry County Government’s Bookings & Releases system for the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. It is the primary official local source for booking and release information.
Is J. Reuben Long Detention Center run by the Horry County Sheriff?
Yes. Horry County states that the Sheriff’s Office oversees the J. Reuben Long Detention Center along with court security, civil process and other Sheriff functions.
Is the Horry County Sheriff’s Office the same as Horry County Police Department?
No. They are separate agencies with different responsibilities. The Sheriff oversees the detention center, while Horry County Police Department performs general county police functions and maintains its own incident and offense records.
Does a Horry County mugshot mean the person was convicted?
No. A booking photograph records an arrest and detention event. It does not establish guilt or show whether the charge was later dismissed, amended or resulted in conviction.
How do I get a Horry County Police report?
HCPD provides instructions for police-report requests through its Citizen Services and public-information systems. Reports containing your name may be handled differently from reports involving another person.
How do I find the final court outcome?
Search the Horry County Public Index through the South Carolina Judicial Branch. The booking record documents the detention stage, while the court system is the better source for later case activity.
What is the J. Reuben Long booking phone number?
Horry County lists the J. Reuben Long Booking line as 843-915-6911. The Detention Center main number is 843-915-5140.
How do I check a South Carolina criminal history?
SLED operates CATCH, a name-based South Carolina criminal-history search. It is a statewide record service and is different from the Horry County booking search.
What does a SLED CATCH search cost?
SLED currently lists a $25 non-refundable standard criminal-record check fee. Applicable online processing or service charges may be added, so confirm the current total on the official CATCH site before paying.
Can I find a Horry County inmate through the South Carolina Department of Corrections?
Not simply because the person is in the county jail. SCDC’s public search covers people currently sentenced to and incarcerated in South Carolina state corrections custody. County detention inmates are outside that search.
How can victims receive release notifications?
Horry County’s J. Reuben Long Victim Services office can assist eligible victims, and the county describes SAVIN as an automated service that can send release notifications by phone, text or email.
Can someone legitimately demand a Horry County bond payment by phone?
Horry County currently warns that the Sheriff’s Office does not collect bond payments over the phone. Verify bond and payment information directly through the Magistrate’s Office or J. Reuben Long Booking.
Official Sources Used for This Horry County Guide
These official county, court and South Carolina sources were reviewed on October 2, 2026. Procedures, fees, contacts and service providers can change, so confirm time-sensitive information through the linked authority.
- Horry County Government — Bookings & Releases
- Horry County Sheriff’s Office — J. Reuben Long Detention Center
- Horry County Sheriff’s Office
- Horry County Police Department — Citizen Services & Police Reports
- Horry County Government — Freedom of Information Requests
- J. Reuben Long Detention Center — Victim Notification
- J. Reuben Long Detention Center — Visitation
- J. Reuben Long Detention Center — Release Information
- South Carolina Judicial Branch — Horry County Public Index
- South Carolina Law Enforcement Division — SLED CATCH
- South Carolina Department of Corrections — Inmate Search