Myrtle Beach Released Inmates
Myrtle Beach is South Carolina's top tourist destination and one of the most visited beach cities on the East Coast. Located in Horry County, the city sees high volumes of visitors year-round, which drives a significant law enforcement workload. Released inmate records for Myrtle Beach come from multiple sources: the SCDC released inmate database for state-sentenced individuals, the J. Reuben Long Detention Center for county-level arrests, and SLED for statewide criminal history. This page covers all the tools available for searching Myrtle Beach released inmate records.
Myrtle Beach Quick Facts
Myrtle Beach Released Inmate List from SCDC
The SCDC Released Inmate List is the official state database for tracking individuals discharged from South Carolina state prisons. For Myrtle Beach, select Horry County from the county dropdown at public.doc.state.sc.us. Results show ten records at a time and include the inmate's name, SCDC number, release date, and county of commitment. You can also filter results to show only sex offenders. Use the date range fields to narrow your search to specific time periods.
This database covers only state prison releases. People who served time at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center for county-level offenses are not included in the SCDC released inmate list. For county detention releases, contact the Horry County Sheriff's Office directly. The Myrtle Beach tourism economy draws visitors from across the country, and some arrests involve out-of-state individuals who may have prior records in other states not captured in the SCDC system.
The SCDC Released Inmate Search is the main tool for finding state-sentenced individuals released with a Horry County commitment.
Select Horry County in the dropdown to filter results for the Myrtle Beach area. Ten results load at a time with options to move through the full result set.
Myrtle Beach Police Department Arrest Records
The Myrtle Beach Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. The Records Division can be reached at (843) 918-1300. The department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and other public safety records subject to South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act. Requests for police records can be submitted in writing to the Records Division. Online incident reporting is also available for certain non-emergency crimes.
Myrtle Beach Police coordinates closely with the Horry County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing. Following an arrest in the city, individuals are transported to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway for booking. The high volume of arrests during peak tourist season means the detention center processes a large number of Myrtle Beach city arrests throughout the year.
The City of Myrtle Beach processes public records requests through the City Clerk's office. The city website at myrtlebeachsc.gov lists contact details for the Police Department and FOIA procedures. Municipal court records for city-level traffic and misdemeanor cases are handled by the Myrtle Beach Municipal Court, which sees high case volume due to tourism-related incidents.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center and Myrtle Beach Inmates
Myrtle Beach arrests are processed at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway. The facility is located at 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue, Conway, SC. Phone: (843) 915-5110. The Horry County Sheriff's Office operates this regional detention facility. It houses pre-trial individuals awaiting court dates and those serving shorter sentences. Visiting hours and procedures are listed on the county website. Commissary services, phone access, and medical care are available to inmates.
The detention center serves Horry County as a whole, which includes Myrtle Beach, Conway, and the surrounding coastal areas. Horry County is one of the most populous counties in South Carolina, and the facility processes a high number of bookings each year. The online inmate search at horrycounty.org shows current and recently released inmates with booking details.
Horry County court records for Myrtle Beach criminal cases can be searched at publicindex.sccourts.org/horry. The Public Index covers Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate Court records. Search by name or case number to find charges, court dates, and dispositions at no cost.
SLED Criminal History Records for Myrtle Beach
SLED is South Carolina's statewide criminal records repository. All Myrtle Beach Police and Horry County Sheriff arrests are reported to SLED within 72 hours. The SLED database is the most comprehensive source for criminal history records tied to Myrtle Beach, covering both in-state arrests and conviction records going back many years.
Use the SLED CATCH portal to run a name-based criminal records check for $25 plus a $1 online convenience fee. Provide the person's last name, first initial, and date of birth. Adding a Social Security Number helps when names are common. After payment, results display immediately and include convictions, arrests in the past three years, and pending charges. Juvenile records and expunged cases are not part of the results.
Visit the SLED CATCH portal to search criminal history records for any person with ties to Myrtle Beach or Horry County.
SLED also accepts mail-in background check requests. Send a completed form with payment to SLED Records Department, PO Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221-1398. Personal checks are not accepted; use certified checks or money orders.
VINELink Notifications for Myrtle Beach Inmate Releases
VINELink provides free automatic custody alerts to anyone who registers. Myrtle Beach crime victims and concerned community members can sign up at vinelink.com to be notified when a specific person's custody status changes. Covered events include releases from custody, facility transfers, escapes, and deaths. The service works for both SCDC state facilities and many county jails including J. Reuben Long in Horry County.
Your registration stays confidential. The inmate cannot find out who signed up for alerts. You select your preferred method: phone call, email, text message, or TTY. VINELink operates every day of the year, around the clock. This is especially valuable for Myrtle Beach tourists and seasonal workers who may not be in the area when someone is released and need remote notification without repeated calls to corrections agencies.
Visit VINELink to set up free custody alerts for Myrtle Beach inmates held at Horry County or state facilities.
VINELink is offered at no cost and is one of the most accessible tools for staying informed about inmate releases in and around Myrtle Beach.
Probation and Parole in Myrtle Beach
SCDPPPS supervises individuals on probation and parole in Myrtle Beach and throughout Horry County. The agency's online offender search at dppps.sc.gov shows who is currently under active community supervision in the area. Search by last name, first name, State ID, or birth year. The main SCDPPPS number is (803) 734-9220 during business hours. After-hours emergencies are handled at (800) 263-7191.
SCDPPPS manages parole hearings for eligible inmates. Schedules are finalized about 30 days before each hearing. Victims and supporters may both attend. Pardon records for hearings after July 7, 2021, are available in the automated system online. For Myrtle Beach residents dealing with a supervised offender, the local SCDPPPS district office can provide guidance on reporting violations and accessing records.
Sex Offender Registry for Myrtle Beach
The South Carolina Sex Offender Registry at scor.sled.sc.gov allows you to search registered sex offenders by city, county, or zip code. Searching for Myrtle Beach returns all registered offenders with current addresses in the city. Results include photographs, conviction information, and residence details. Given the volume of visitors and seasonal residents, Myrtle Beach enforces sex offender registration requirements carefully.
The registry also includes a geographic search that shows all registered offenders within a set radius of any Myrtle Beach address or landmark. This is useful for tourists who want to check areas near their lodging. Offenders must register annually, with quarterly updates required for the most serious cases. Non-compliance is a criminal offense. South Carolina law under S.C. Code Section 23-3-465 also prohibits registered sex offenders from residing in college residence halls.
Visit scor.sled.sc.gov to search the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry for registered offenders with addresses in Myrtle Beach.
The registry is maintained by SLED and updated as offenders register or move. Contact SLED's Sex Offender Registry unit at (803) 896-2601 or sor@sled.sc.gov with questions.
Myrtle Beach Court Records
Criminal cases from Myrtle Beach that reach state court are filed in Horry County. Search the Horry County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/horry to find charges, case numbers, hearing dates, and final dispositions. The system covers Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate Court. Basic case information is free. Full documents and certified copies require a request to the Horry County Clerk of Court.
Myrtle Beach Municipal Court handles city-level misdemeanor and traffic cases. Due to the high tourist volume, this court processes a large number of traffic and minor criminal matters each year. Those records are separate from the county court system. For cases involving more serious charges that originated in Myrtle Beach, the Horry County Circuit Court records in the Public Index are the correct resource.
Horry County Released Inmate Records
Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County. The J. Reuben Long Detention Center, the Horry County Sheriff's Office, and the county court system all process and release inmates from the Myrtle Beach area. For a complete look at county-level tools, detention center resources, and inmate search options, visit the Horry County page.
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