Horry County Released Inmates and Detention Records
Horry County released inmates records are available through both the state of South Carolina and the county's own detention system. Horry County is one of the most populous and fastest-growing counties in South Carolina, anchored by the Myrtle Beach tourism corridor and the city of Conway, the county seat. Law enforcement activity in Horry County is high year-round due to the large seasonal population. This guide covers every major tool available for searching released inmate information tied to Horry County, from the SCDC state list to the local detention center and probation records.
Horry County Quick Facts
Horry County Released Inmates SCDC Search
The South Carolina Department of Corrections publishes a released inmate list that is free to use and updated regularly. To find Horry County released inmates, visit public.doc.state.sc.us/released-inmate-list. Filter by Horry County and choose a date range. Each result includes the person's full name, SCDC identification number, release date, and type of release. This list only reflects people who served time in state prison, not those held at the county jail.
State sentences typically apply to convictions carrying more than one year of incarceration. Given the high volume of criminal cases in Horry County, the SCDC list will often return a longer result set than smaller rural counties. Reviewing releases by date range is the most practical approach. You can narrow the search to a specific window if you know the approximate release period.
The SCDC main website at doc.sc.gov also lets you check whether someone is still in state custody through the current inmate search. If the person does not appear there, cross-reference the released inmate list to confirm the release date and how they were released.
The image below is from the SCDC released inmate list portal, which is the official state database for tracking Horry County released inmates who served state sentences.
Start here when looking for anyone who may have served time in a South Carolina state prison facility for a Horry County conviction.
Note: The SCDC list covers state prison releases only and will not show individuals who were held and released at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center for county-level charges.
J. Reuben Long Detention Center Inmate Records
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center is Horry County's primary detention facility. It is located at 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue, Conway, SC. The phone number is (843) 915-5110. This is a large regional facility that houses pretrial detainees and sentenced individuals serving shorter terms. Myrtle Beach PD and Conway PD both book arrestees into this facility.
The detention center processes a high volume of bookings throughout the year. Visiting hours and procedures are posted through the Horry County Sheriff's Office. Commissary and phone services are available to current inmates. Staff can provide information on recently released individuals when contacted directly during business hours.
For Horry County released inmates at the local level, calling the detention center at (843) 915-5110 is the direct approach. Provide the full name and approximate release date. Written records requests under the state Freedom of Information Act are also accepted. Jail records are public for at least three months after booking under South Carolina law.
Release statute information for South Carolina inmates can be found at scstatehouse.gov/code/t24c013.php, which covers Section 24-13-710 and Section 24-13-210 governing furlough, work release, and sentence credit rules.
SLED CATCH and Horry County Criminal Records
SLED's CATCH portal at catch.sled.sc.gov offers a paid criminal history search. The fee is $25 per search with a $1 processing charge. You enter a name and date of birth. Results arrive quickly and include statewide arrest and conviction data from the past three years. For Horry County released inmates, CATCH can show records tied to both local and state charges when those records have been submitted to SLED.
Horry County generates substantial law enforcement activity each year. CATCH coverage for this county is generally strong because local agencies actively report data to SLED. The tool is especially useful when the SCDC released inmate list does not return a result, which may mean the person served only county time or the charge was local rather than a state prison offense.
The image below shows the SLED CATCH portal, which provides comprehensive criminal history searches for all South Carolina counties including Horry County.
CATCH is the most thorough paid public option for checking an individual's criminal background tied to Horry County or any other South Carolina county.
Note: SLED CATCH searches cover the most recent three years of records and may not reflect older convictions or arrests not yet entered into the statewide system.
VINELink Custody Alerts in Horry County
VINELink is a free service for tracking inmate custody status. Register at vinelink.com to receive alerts when someone at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center or a South Carolina state facility is released, transferred, or escapes. Notifications go to your phone, email, or both.
You do not need to create a full account to check custody status. You can search the database directly by name and facility. This is helpful for confirming whether someone has already been released from Horry County before deciding whether to register for ongoing alerts.
VINELink is widely used by crime victims, families, and attorneys. The service is free and is available statewide across South Carolina. It covers local county jails as well as SCDC state prison facilities.
Horry County Court Records on Public Index
The South Carolina Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org gives you online access to court case records from Horry County courts. You can search by name and filter by county. For Horry County released inmates, this tool shows the court case behind the incarceration, including charges, sentencing, and disposition. This context helps you understand what a person was convicted of and what conditions were placed on their release.
Probation and parole conditions often appear in court records. If a judge ordered supervision after release, that detail is typically part of the case record. Court records do not always include every piece of information, and some older filings may not be digitized. The Public Index is free and requires no account.
Combining Public Index data with the SCDC released inmate list creates a fuller picture for any Horry County case. Use the court record to confirm charges and sentencing. Use the SCDC list to verify the release date and method.
Horry County Released Inmates Under Supervision
Many Horry County released inmates remain under supervision after leaving custody. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services manages this oversight. Their public search tool is at dppps.sc.gov. You can search by name, SID number, or birth year to check current supervision status.
People released on parole from SCDC facilities must follow conditions set by the Parole Board. Violations can result in a return to prison. Probationers serve their sentences in the community under agent supervision and must comply with court-ordered terms. Both statuses are visible through the SCDPPPS public search.
Supervision agents for Horry County are assigned based on the person's residence after release. The Myrtle Beach and Conway areas have dedicated agent offices due to the high case volume in this region. Knowing whether a Horry County released inmate is under active supervision matters for both community safety and personal reconnection efforts.
The image below is from the SCDPPPS website, which hosts the public search tool for South Carolina probation and parole supervision records.
Check the SCDPPPS tool when you need to confirm whether a Horry County released inmate is currently required to report to a supervision agent.
FOIA Rights and Horry County Detention Records
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, codified at scstatehouse.gov/code/t30c004.php, gives the public the right to request jail records within three months of booking under Section 30-4-30. You can submit a written FOIA request to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center or the Horry County Sheriff's Office to obtain release documentation for a specific individual.
Include the person's full name, approximate booking and release dates, and your contact information in the request. Agencies must respond within ten business days in most cases. Paper copy fees may apply but are limited under state law.
Most routine requests for Horry County released inmates can be resolved through the free online tools before a formal FOIA request becomes necessary. The SCDC list, SLED CATCH, and Public Index together cover most searches. FOIA is the fallback when digital records are incomplete or unavailable.
Cities in Horry County
Horry County includes several major communities where released inmates may reside after leaving custody. Use the links below for city-level search guidance.
Nearby Counties
If the person you are searching for may have been booked or processed in a neighboring county, the following links may help.
- Georgetown County
- Marion County
- Dillon County