Conway Jail Mugshots and Booking Records
Conway jail mugshots come from arrests made by local and county law enforcement in the Horry County seat. Conway is a small city in eastern South Carolina that serves as the government hub for one of the state's largest counties. When someone is arrested in Conway, they are booked at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. A jail mugshot is taken during that process. These booking photos are public records. This page explains how to search for Conway jail mugshots using local, county, and state resources.
Conway Quick Facts
Where to Find Conway Jail Mugshots
Conway jail mugshots are held by the Horry County Police Department and the Horry County Sheriff's Office. Both agencies serve the Conway area. The HCPD main office is at 2560 N Main Street, Conway, SC 29526. Their phone number is 843-915-5350. The Sheriff's Records Division is at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway, reachable at 843-915-5450.
Most people arrested in Conway are taken to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. This is the main county jail. It sits at 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. The detention center phone number is 843-915-5140. All inmates booked at this facility have a jail mugshot on file as part of their booking record.
| Detention Center | J. Reuben Long Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue Conway, SC 29526 |
| Phone | 843-915-5140 |
| HCPD | 2560 N Main Street Conway, SC 29526 |
| HCPD Phone | 843-915-5350 |
| Records Email | hcpdrecords@horrycountysc.gov |
| Clerk of Court | 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway 843-915-5080 |
For records requests, email hcpdrecords@horrycountysc.gov. This is the Horry County Police Department records division. They handle requests for police reports, arrest records, and jail mugshots from Conway and the rest of the county. Written requests are preferred over phone calls for formal records.
Note: Conway does not operate its own jail, so all booking photos are created and stored at the county detention center.
Searching Conway Jail Mugshots Online
Horry County offers a free online bookings and releases portal. This is the fastest way to find jail mugshots from Conway arrests. The portal lets you search by name, booking date, or release date. Results include the booking photo, charges, bond amount, and arrest details.
The image below shows the City of Conway website, which provides links to local government services and public safety resources.
The city website connects residents to local services, police contacts, and government offices in Conway.
The Horry County bookings portal is updated often. Recent arrests show up within hours. You do not need an account. Type in the name and click search. The results page shows a list of matches with thumbnails of each jail mugshot. Click a name to see the full booking record with all charges and dates listed.
This tool covers every inmate processed through J. Reuben Long Detention Center. Since Conway arrests go to that facility, they appear in this system. It is free. No fees. No sign-up. Bookmark it for quick access when you need to look up recent Conway jail mugshots or check on a booking from the past few weeks.
Note: The online portal may not show records for people released long ago or whose records have been expunged by the court.
Statewide Jail Mugshots and Criminal Records
SLED runs the CATCH system for South Carolina. CATCH stands for Criminal And Tracking of Criminal History. It is the central database for criminal records statewide. Arrests from Conway and every other city feed into this system over time.
The image below shows the SLED CATCH search portal, which is the state's official criminal background search tool.
CATCH provides statewide criminal history results that include arrest data from Conway and all other jurisdictions in South Carolina.
Search CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The fee is $25 plus $1 for the online convenience charge. You can also mail a request to SLED Records Dept, PO Box 21398, Columbia, SC 29221. Results list arrest history, charges, and case outcomes. CATCH may not include the jail mugshot itself, but it confirms that an arrest took place in Conway or elsewhere.
CATCH works best for older records or for searches across multiple counties. The Horry County online portal handles recent bookings well, but CATCH reaches back many years. For a thorough search, use both tools.
The Conway Booking Process
When someone is arrested in Conway, they go to J. Reuben Long Detention Center for booking. This is standard for all arrests in Horry County. The booking creates the jail mugshot and the formal arrest record that goes into the public system.
At the detention center, staff record the person's name, date of birth, and home address. Fingerprints are taken. A photo is snapped from the front and the side. These photos are the jail mugshots. The file also lists the charges, the arresting agency, and the exact time and date of the arrest. All of it goes into the county database.
Conway sits within the jurisdiction of several agencies. The Horry County Police Department, the Conway Police Department, and the Horry County Sheriff's Office all make arrests in the area. No matter which agency brings the person in, booking happens at J. Reuben Long. The jail mugshot process is the same for every arrest.
For minor charges, the person may post bond and leave within hours. Serious charges can mean days or weeks at the detention center. In every case, the jail mugshot stays on file. The booking record persists even after the person is released from custody.
Court Records and Case Lookups in Conway
After a Conway arrest, the case moves to the court system. The Horry County Clerk of Court manages criminal case filings. Their office is at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. The phone number is 843-915-5080. You can ask about case status, hearing dates, and final outcomes there.
The South Carolina Courts provide an online case search at sccourts.org. This tool shows filings, hearing schedules, and dispositions. It does not include jail mugshots. It does reveal what happened after the arrest in Conway. Pair it with the bookings portal to get both the photo and the court result for the same case.
Court records and jail mugshots serve different roles but often link to the same arrest. The mugshot shows who was booked. The court file shows the legal outcome. Both are public records in South Carolina. Together they give a full view of a Conway case from arrest through disposition.
Inmate Tracking for Conway Arrests
VINELink is a free custody notification service for South Carolina. Register at vinelink.com to receive alerts about inmates in the Horry County system. You get notified when someone is released, transferred, or has a status change. It covers all inmates at J. Reuben Long, including those arrested in Conway.
VINELink does not show jail mugshots. It tracks custody status only. You choose how to be reached: phone, email, or text. The service runs all day, every day. It was built for crime victims, but anyone can sign up and use it to monitor an inmate's status after a Conway arrest.
The image below shows the VINE notification system registration page for tracking inmates in South Carolina.
VINE lets you register for real-time alerts when an inmate is released or moved from a Horry County facility.
Use VINELink and the Horry County bookings portal together. The portal shows you the jail mugshot and charges. VINELink tells you when the person leaves custody. Both are free and public.
Conway Jail Mugshots Under Public Records Law
Jail mugshots from Conway are public records under South Carolina law. The state's Freedom of Information Act is codified at S.C. Code Ann. 30-4-10. It grants the public the right to request records from government agencies. This covers jail mugshots, arrest reports, and booking data from the Horry County detention system.
To file a FOIA request for Conway jail mugshots, contact HCPD records at hcpdrecords@horrycountysc.gov. Put your request in writing. Include the person's full name and the arrest date if known. The agency must respond within 15 business days under state law. Fees may apply for copies.
- Write a clear request with the person's full legal name
- Include the booking or arrest date when you have it
- State that you want the jail mugshot or booking photo
- Ask about processing fees before records are pulled
- Try the free online portal first for recent Conway arrests
Some records may be exempt. Open investigation files can be held back. Juvenile records are sealed. But the jail mugshot from a finished booking is generally available. The online bookings portal gives you most recent records without any FOIA filing at all.
Note: FOIA response times may vary based on the complexity of the request and current workload at the records division.
Tips for Finding Jail Mugshots in Conway
Searching for Conway jail mugshots is simple because of the free online tools that Horry County provides. A few pointers help you get the best results.
Start with the Horry County bookings and releases portal. It is free and current. It shows jail mugshots, charges, and bond data for inmates at J. Reuben Long. If the arrest was recent, the record should be there. Use the person's full legal name. Try alternate spellings if nothing comes up. Name typos or variations cause missed results.
For older Conway arrests, try SLED CATCH. The county portal covers recent bookings. CATCH goes back years and pulls records from the whole state. A search costs $26 total but gives a much wider view of a person's arrest history.
Email hcpdrecords@horrycountysc.gov if the online tools fall short. The records team can search internal systems for booking data not on the public site. A FOIA request may be needed for archived Conway jail mugshots that are no longer in the online database.
Horry County Jail Mugshots
Conway is the county seat of Horry County. The county runs the J. Reuben Long Detention Center, which processes all bookings for Conway and the broader area. For full details on county records, the online booking search, and detention center contacts, visit the Horry County jail mugshots page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
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