Myrtle Beach Felony Records

Myrtle Beach felony records are filed with the Horry County Clerk of Court through the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit General Sessions Court. Myrtle Beach is South Carolina's premier tourism destination and the largest city in Horry County. All felony cases for Myrtle Beach residents are processed through General Sessions Court at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. The Myrtle Beach Municipal Court handles city misdemeanor, traffic, and ordinance violations. 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.

Myrtle Beach Municipal Court

The Myrtle Beach Municipal Court is located at 1101 Oak Street, Myrtle Beach SC 29577. Phone is (843) 918-1356, fax (843) 918-1446. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Chief Judges Glenn V. Ohanesian and Toney L. Farr Sr. preside, along with Associate Judges Byron P. David, Christopher C. Weatherford, and Brana J. Williams. Court sessions are held Monday through Friday. The court handles misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations, city ordinance violations, and environmental code violations with maximum penalties of $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment.

Myrtle Beach's tourist economy generates a distinctive mix of Municipal Court cases, including numerous alcohol-related and ordinance violations during peak tourism seasons. Non-emergency police calls go to (843) 918-1382. For FOIA requests and records, contact the Records Division directly. Appeals from Myrtle Beach Municipal Court go to the Horry County Circuit Court. A Central Jury Court serving Myrtle Beach area cases is located at 1201 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach SC 29577, phone (843) 915-8800.

The City of Myrtle Beach website at cityofmyrtlebeach.com provides a gateway to Municipal Court information, police contact details, and city services that help residents and visitors navigate the court process for misdemeanor matters while also providing links to Horry County resources for more serious felony charges handled in General Sessions Court in Conway.

Horry County Clerk of Court and Myrtle Beach Felony Records

All Myrtle Beach felony cases are filed with the Horry County Clerk of Court at 1301 2nd Avenue, PO Box 677, Conway SC 29528. Clerk of Court Renee N. Elvis can be reached at (843) 915-5080, fax (843) 915-6081. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Horry County Family Court is also at 1301 2nd Avenue, phone (843) 915-5081. A criminal record search through the Horry County Clerk costs $25, and copies are $1 per page.

The Horry County Sheriff's Office at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, phone (843) 915-5450, maintains arrest records and coordinates with the Clerk to ensure complete felony case documentation. The J. Ruben Long Detention Center at 4150 J. Ruben Long Avenue, Conway SC 29526, phone (843) 915-5145, handles pre-trial detention for Myrtle Beach area felony defendants. The Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes all felony cases for Horry and Georgetown counties.

How to Search Myrtle Beach Felony Records

The Horry County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/horry provides free online access to General Sessions Court records for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. Felony records from 1990 forward are searchable by party name or case number. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and disposition for Myrtle Beach felony cases. Accept the disclaimer before beginning your search.

In-person access to Myrtle Beach 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.

Myrtle Beach 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.

Myrtle Beach Felony Classes and General Sessions Court

The Horry County General Sessions Court handles all felony charges for Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach are processed through Horry County General Sessions Court. Access the county-level resource for complete felony case information.

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