Conway Felony Records
Conway felony records are filed with the Horry County Clerk of Court through the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court. Conway is the county seat of Horry County and the governmental hub for one of South Carolina's most populous and fastest-growing counties. All felony cases for Conway city residents are processed through General Sessions Court at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. The Conway Municipal Court at 229 Main Street handles city misdemeanor and traffic matters. Free online case access is available through the Horry County Public Index, and SLED CATCH provides statewide criminal history for all 46 South Carolina counties.
Conway Quick Facts
Conway Municipal Court
The Conway Municipal Court is located at 229 Main Street, Conway SC 29526. Phone is (843) 248-1765. Chief Judge Kayla D. Fleming presides over the court. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations with maximum penalties of $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment. As the county seat city, Conway's Municipal Court serves a community that also hosts the Horry County Courthouse and the associated administrative infrastructure for county-level criminal justice.
When a case exceeds municipal court jurisdiction, it is bound over to the Horry County Magistrate Court or to General Sessions Court depending on the severity of the charge. Preliminary hearings for felony matters arising within Conway city limits are handled through the Horry County Magistrate system before indictment by the Horry County Grand Jury. The Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony matters for Horry and Georgetown counties, including those originating in the City of Conway.
The Conway Police Department website at conwaypd.org provides information on law enforcement services in Conway, including how to request incident reports and arrest records for matters originating within Conway city limits that represent the initial public documentation before a case proceeds through the Horry County court system.
The Conway Police Department at conwaypd.org serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Conway, and records requests submitted through the department for incident reports and arrest documentation represent the earliest available public records for criminal matters that may later appear in the Horry County General Sessions Court system as Conway felony records.
| Address | 229 Main Street Conway, SC 29526 |
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| Phone | (843) 248-1765 |
| Chief Judge | Kayla D. Fleming |
| Conway Police | conwaypd.org |
Horry County General Sessions and Conway Felony Records
All Conway felony cases are filed with the Horry County Clerk of Court Renee N. Elvis at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway SC 29526. Phone is (843) 915-5080, fax (843) 915-6081. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A criminal record search through the Horry County Clerk costs $25. Copies are $1 per page. Because Conway is the county seat, the Clerk of Court office is located within walking distance of Conway City Hall and the Municipal Court.
The Horry County Central Jury Court at 1201 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach SC 29577, phone (843) 915-8800, handles certain court proceedings for the Myrtle Beach area. Conway felony cases are primarily heard at the main courthouse at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. Pre-trial defendants are held at the J. Ruben Long Detention Center at 4150 J. Ruben Long Avenue, Conway, phone (843) 915-5145. The Horry County Sheriff's Office is at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, phone (843) 915-5450.
| Clerk of Court | Renee N. Elvis 1301 2nd Avenue Conway, SC 29526 (843) 915-5080 |
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| Copy Fees | Record search: $25; Copies: $1/page |
| Detention Center | J. Ruben Long Detention Center 4150 J. Ruben Long Avenue Conway, SC 29526 (843) 915-5145 |
| Public Index | publicindex.sccourts.org/horry |
How to Search Conway Felony Records
The Horry County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/horry provides free online access to General Sessions Court records. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable by party name or case number. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and disposition for Conway felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.
In-person access to Conway felony records is available at the Horry County Clerk of Court at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. For statewide criminal history, use SLED CATCH at catch.sled.sc.gov. The fee is $25 plus $1 online and covers all 46 South Carolina counties.
Conway felony records are public under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-10. The Clerk must respond to FOIA requests within 10 business days. Records of dismissed charges are removed per § 17-1-40. Eligible first-offense convictions may be expunged after five years under § 22-5-910. Note: As of January 1, 2026, home address information is no longer displayed on the public index for all South Carolina counties.
Conway Felony Classes and General Sessions Court
The Horry County General Sessions Court handles all felony charges for Conway under South Carolina's six-class system defined in Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Class A felonies carry up to 30 years and include murder, kidnapping, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and armed robbery. Class B felonies carry up to 25 years. Class C felonies carry up to 20 years. Class D felonies carry up to 15 years. Class E felonies carry up to 10 years. Class F felonies carry up to 5 years. Every Conway felony record shows the charge, statute citation, felony class, and sentence imposed.
For current inmate information for individuals serving state sentences, use the SCDC inmate search at doc.sc.gov. For pre-trial detention at J. Ruben Long Detention Center, call (843) 915-5145. The sex offender registry for Horry County is searchable at scor.sled.sc.gov. The Horry County Sheriff maintains sex offender registration under S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-430.
Horry County Felony Records
All felony cases originating in Conway are processed through Horry County General Sessions Court. Access the county-level resource for complete felony case information.