Horry County Criminal History Records
Horry County criminal history records are available through the Clerk of Court in Conway, the Horry County Police Department, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Horry County is one of South Carolina's fastest-growing counties and is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit. The county seat is Conway. Myrtle Beach and Carolina Forest are among the largest communities. Searching criminal history in Horry County involves court records in Conway, the online Public Index, and the SLED name-based database. This guide covers each source.
Horry County Quick Facts
Horry County Clerk of Court Criminal Records
The Horry County Clerk of Court maintains criminal case records for General Sessions Court. The office is at 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Phone: (843) 915-5080. Staff can search for cases by name or case number and provide copies of court documents for a fee. Call ahead before visiting to confirm current hours and what documentation you need to bring.
For online access to Horry County court records, visit the Clerk's website at horrycounty.org/clerk-of-court. The SC Judicial Branch Public Index is also available for Horry County case searches.
| Office | Horry County Clerk of Court 1301 Second Avenue Conway, SC 29526 Phone: (843) 915-5080 |
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| Website | horrycounty.org/clerk-of-court |
Horry County Police Department Records
Horry County Police Department serves the unincorporated areas of Horry County. The department handles a large volume of calls given the county's rapid growth and the tourism activity around Myrtle Beach. Arrest records from Horry County Police are public records under South Carolina FOIA. Visit horrycounty.org/police for department contact information and online services.
To request records from Horry County Police, submit a written FOIA request. Include the name of the person and the approximate date or case number. Under S.C. Code Ann. 30-4-10, the department must respond within 10 business days. Copy fees are standard.
Searching Horry County Criminal History Online
The SC Judicial Branch Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org provides free access to Horry County court records. Select Horry County and search by name or case number. Results show the charge, filing date, and case status. This is a fast and free way to check Horry County criminal history without visiting Conway.
The SC Judicial Branch case records search at sccourts.org covers additional case types and courts. Use this when the Public Index does not return results for the case you are looking for in Horry County.
SLED Criminal Records and Horry County
SLED collects criminal history data from all South Carolina counties, including Horry. Arrests and case outcomes from Horry County law enforcement and courts are submitted to the SLED state repository. You can run a name-based search for $25 at catch.sled.sc.gov.
SLED results include criminal history from across South Carolina. If a person has records in other counties as well as Horry County, all of them appear together. Name-based results may include multiple people with the same name. Review carefully. The governing statutes for criminal history access are at S.C. Code Ann. 23-3-115 and 23-3-120.
Myrtle Beach and Other City Police Departments in Horry County
Several cities in Horry County have their own police departments. Myrtle Beach, Conway, and North Myrtle Beach each maintain separate records. Municipal Court cases in those cities are handled by each city's court, not by the Horry County General Sessions Court. If you are searching for a city-level Horry County case, contact the relevant municipal court or police department directly.
City police departments in Horry County also respond to FOIA requests under South Carolina law. Each department handles requests independently. Provide the name and date of the event when submitting your request to any Horry County city police department.
SC DOC Inmate Search and Probation in Horry County
State prison inmates from Horry County are in SCDC custody. Search for them at public.doc.state.sc.us at no cost. The database includes people currently incarcerated and those who have been released. Results show the conviction and status information.
The Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services supervises offenders in Horry County who are serving probation or parole. Visit dppps.sc.gov for local office contact details. Individual supervision records are not publicly searchable online.
Sex Offender Registry in Horry County
The South Carolina Sex Offender Registry at scor.sled.sc.gov lists registered sex offenders in Horry County. Given the county's large population and tourism activity, the registry is a useful resource for checking specific addresses or areas. The search is free. Results include photos, addresses, and offense details for each registrant in Horry County.
Expungement in Horry County
Some Horry County criminal records can be expunged under S.C. Code Ann. 17-1-40. Dismissals, arrests with no prosecution, and certain first-offense convictions may qualify. Once expunged, the record is sealed and does not appear in standard public searches.
The process for expungement in Horry County starts with the Solicitor's Office for the 15th Judicial Circuit. An attorney can help you confirm whether your case qualifies and guide you through the filing steps in Horry County.
Cities in Horry County
Horry County includes several major communities. Criminal records for residents of these cities may be held by both county and city-level courts and police departments.
Nearby Counties
Horry County is in the northeastern corner of South Carolina. It also shares a border with two North Carolina counties. People with records in more than one county may have files in several different courthouses.