Myrtle Beach Booking Records
Myrtle Beach 72 hour booking records reflect arrests made by the Myrtle Beach Police Department. Officers process arrests in the field and transport individuals to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway for formal booking. Horry County runs this jail, and all booking data flows through the county system. Myrtle Beach is one of the most visited cities in South Carolina. Millions of tourists come each year, which leads to a high volume of arrests tied to the transient population. The 72 hour booking report covers the most recent arrests and is updated as new bookings take place at the detention center.
Myrtle Beach 72 Hour Booking Process
The Myrtle Beach Police Department handles arrests within city limits. Officers patrol a busy stretch of coast that draws large crowds from spring through fall. When police make an arrest, they take the person to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center at 4150 J. Reuben Long Ave in Conway. The drive takes about 20 minutes from downtown Myrtle Beach.
At the jail, staff log the arrest into the system. They take a photo. They record the full name, date of birth, and home address. Each charge is listed with a code. A bond amount is set if the charge allows it. South Carolina law under S.C. Code Section 17-1-60 requires a bond hearing within a set time frame. Most people see a magistrate within 24 hours of their arrest.
The 72 hour booking window is the period in which this data becomes part of the public record. Once logged, anyone can look it up. The record stays in the system whether the person bonds out or remains in custody. Myrtle Beach arrests make up a large share of the daily bookings at this facility due to the city's size and tourist traffic.
Myrtle Beach Police Department
The Myrtle Beach Police Department is based at 1101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. You can reach them at (843) 918-1382. The department runs patrol, investigations, and special units that focus on the busy tourist areas along the Grand Strand.
The city website at cityofmyrtlebeach.com has details on police services and community programs.
Officers respond to calls across a wide area. The city spans more than 23 square miles. Peak season brings extra challenges. The department adds staff and extends patrol hours during summer months. All arrests go through the same booking process at the county detention center, no matter the time of year.
How to Search Myrtle Beach Booking Records
There are several ways to find a recent booking tied to a Myrtle Beach arrest. The most direct path is to contact the detention center. Here are five methods that work:
- Call the J. Reuben Long Detention Center at (843) 915-5140
- Visit the jail lobby at 4150 J. Reuben Long Ave in Conway
- Search VINELink by name for current inmates
- Use the SC Judicial Public Records site for court case status
- File a FOIA request with Horry County for detailed booking data
Phone calls are the fastest option. Staff at the jail can look up a name in seconds. If the arrest just happened, the person may still be at the Myrtle Beach police station. In that case, call the police non-emergency line first. Once transport to the jail is done, the booking record will be in the county system.
Tourist Arrests and Booking Volume
Myrtle Beach sees a spike in arrests during the warm months. Spring break, summer break, and large events bring millions of visitors. Many have no local ties. This means a higher rate of transient bookings compared to other South Carolina cities. The 72 hour booking report at any given time may show a mix of local residents and out-of-state visitors.
Common charges in the tourist areas include public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and traffic offenses. More serious charges also occur. Each arrest follows the same path. The officer makes the arrest. The person goes to the county jail. The booking record is created. The data is public under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code Section 30-4-30(d)(3).
High booking volume can slow the process. During busy weekends, the detention center may process dozens of new arrivals in a single night. This can cause short delays before a record shows up in the public system.
Myrtle Beach 72 Hour Booking and Bond Court
After booking, the next step is bond court. Horry County runs a centralized magistrate bond court at the same address as the jail. You can call bond court at (843) 915-5145. The magistrate reviews each case and sets a bond amount based on the charges and the person's history.
Not all charges qualify for bond. Murder, certain sexual offenses, and other serious crimes require a circuit court judge to set bond. For most Myrtle Beach arrests, though, the magistrate handles the hearing within hours of booking.
Once bond is posted, the person is released. The booking record remains on file. It does not go away when someone bonds out. The record is a permanent part of the 72 hour booking log. If the person does not post bond, they stay in custody at the detention center until their court date.
Statewide Record Search Tools
Sometimes a Myrtle Beach arrest leads to records in more than one system. State tools can help fill in gaps. The SC Department of Corrections database tracks anyone sent to state prison after sentencing. The SLED CATCH system provides a full criminal background check for a fee. It pulls arrest data from across the state.
For court records tied to a Myrtle Beach booking, use the SC Judicial Public Records portal. It shows case dates, charges, and outcomes for cases in the 15th Judicial Circuit, which covers Horry County. These tools work well alongside a direct check with the detention center.
Horry County Booking Records
Myrtle Beach sits in Horry County. All city arrests are booked at the county detention center. For a full look at Horry County booking data, including arrests from other agencies in the county, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
Several cities near Myrtle Beach also send their arrests to the same Horry County jail. Select a city below to learn about booking records in that area.