Conway Arrest Records
Conway arrest records are kept by the Conway Police Department and the Horry County court system. Conway is the county seat of Horry County in South Carolina with a population of about 25,000. As the seat of county government, Conway is home to the Horry County courthouse and the main detention center. You can search for arrest records from Conway through the Horry County Public Index, the statewide SLED CATCH database, or by contacting local offices. Most Conway arrest records are open to the public.
Conway Quick Facts
Conway Police and Arrest Records
The Conway Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. Officers respond to calls, conduct patrols, and make arrests within city limits. Every arrest generates a record with the person's name, the date, the charge, and the arresting officer. These Conway arrest records go on file with the department.
The City of Conway government oversees the police department and other city services.
You can reach the city through their website to get contact details for the police department. Staff can help with records requests or tell you where to find older files. Conway is a smaller city but it sees steady activity because of its role as the county seat.
The Horry County Sheriff's Office is also based in Conway at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. You can reach them at 843-915-5450. The sheriff handles law enforcement in the parts of Horry County outside city limits. Arrests made by the sheriff near Conway are filed under the county system but the jail is right in town.
Conway Arrest Records and Detention
People arrested in Conway are taken to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. This facility is located at 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue in Conway and serves all of Horry County. It is the central booking point for every arrest in the county. The jail processes people arrested by the Conway Police, the Horry County Police, and the sheriff's office.
Booking records at the detention center include photos, fingerprints, charges, and bond details. The Horry County bookings page shows recent arrests. You can check it to see who was booked in from Conway. The page updates regularly and shows charges and bond amounts for each person.
Because the detention center is in Conway, many people associate the city with county-level arrests. But only arrests made within Conway city limits by the Conway Police are true Conway arrest records. Arrests by other agencies just happen to be processed at the jail in town. The records still belong to the agency that made the arrest.
Note: The J. Reuben Long Detention Center holds people from all parts of Horry County, not just those arrested in Conway.
Searching for Arrest Records in Conway
The Horry County Public Index is the best tool for finding Conway arrest records that have gone to court. This free search covers all cases in Horry County. You type in a name or case number and it returns charges, hearing dates, and status. The Horry County Clerk of Court, Renee N. Elvis, maintains the office in Conway that manages these records.
The SLED CATCH system provides criminal history from across South Carolina. An arrest in Conway will show up in this database once SLED receives the data from local law enforcement. SLED collects records from every agency in the state. This is a good option when you need to see a person's full history beyond just Conway.
You can find Conway arrest records through these sources:
- Horry County Public Index for court case data
- SLED CATCH for statewide criminal history
- Horry County bookings page for recent jail intake
- Conway Police Department for local reports
- J. Reuben Long Detention Center for booking data
- SC court case records search for all state courts
Conway Records and South Carolina Law
South Carolina law governs how arrest records in Conway are stored and shared. The state Freedom of Information Act makes most law enforcement records public. This covers arrest reports, booking sheets, and charge logs. Some records may be held back if they involve an active investigation or if a court has ordered them sealed.
South Carolina Code Section 17-1-40 sets the rules for criminal record management. The Conway Police and the Horry County Sheriff both follow these guidelines. The law says what goes into an arrest record and who can see it. It also covers how records are shared between agencies in the state.
If you want to clear an arrest record from Conway, expungement may be possible. The rules depend on the charge type and the case outcome. Dismissed charges and not guilty verdicts are often eligible. Some first-time minor offenses also qualify. The SC Legal Aid expungement guide walks through the requirements step by step.
State Tools for Conway Arrest Records
Beyond local tools, South Carolina has several databases that include Conway arrest records. All of these are free and open to the public.
The SC court case records search covers every court in the state. You can use it to find Conway cases that moved from the city municipal court to the Horry County General Sessions Court. It shows charges, hearing dates, and outcomes for each case.
The SC Department of Corrections inmate search covers people serving time in state prison. If someone arrested in Conway received a state prison sentence, their record will be in this system. You can search by name and see charge details, the sentence, and the release date.
The VINE notification system tracks custody status statewide. You can sign up for free alerts when someone arrested in Conway is released or moved. This tool runs all day and night and covers every facility in South Carolina.
The SC Probation and Parole offender search shows people under active supervision. If someone was placed on probation or parole after a Conway arrest, they will appear here. The search covers the entire state.
Note: The Horry County Public Index may show Conway arrest records sooner than the state-level tools since local data is entered first.
Horry County Arrest Records
Conway is the county seat of Horry County. The county courthouse and main detention center are both in Conway. All felony cases from the city go through the county court system. For more on county-level arrest records, booking details, and court data, visit the Horry County arrest records page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other cities in the Grand Strand area maintain their own arrest records. Select a city below to find arrest records for that location.