Conway Court Docket Records
Conway court docket records are maintained by the Conway Municipal Court and the Horry County court system. Conway is the county seat of Horry County and is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit. Court cases in Conway include traffic violations, misdemeanor criminal charges, and city ordinance matters. You can search Conway court docket records online through the South Carolina Public Index or by contacting the Conway Municipal Court at 1000 2nd Avenue.
Conway Quick Facts
Conway Municipal Court Location
The Conway Municipal Court is located at 1000 2nd Avenue in the heart of Conway. The court handles criminal misdemeanors, traffic citations, and violations of city ordinances. Conway Municipal Court is a court not of record, meaning it does not produce a full transcript of proceedings. Parties who disagree with a ruling can appeal to the Horry County Circuit Court for a fresh de novo hearing. The maximum penalties at this level are a $500 fine and/or 30 days in jail.
| Court | Conway Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 2nd Avenue Conway, SC 29526 |
| Mailing Address | Post Office Box 1206 Conway, SC 29528-1206 |
| Phone | (843) 248-1730 |
| Fax | (843) 248-1731 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | cityofconway.com |
Conway is a historic rivertown established in 1732 and is home to Coastal Carolina University. The city is the seat of Horry County government, which means the county courthouse is also located here. This makes Conway a central point for both municipal and county-level court records in the Horry County area.
The City of Conway lists Municipal Court as one of its official city departments. Online payment for Conway Municipal Court fines is available through BS&A Online Services. The city also provides utility payment services and a Code Red emergency notification system for residents.
Conway city departments include Administration, Finance, Fire, Municipal Court, Police, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, and Public Works, among others. The Municipal Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, and city ordinance violations within Conway's city limits.
Horry County Court Records in Conway
Conway also serves as the main location for the Horry County Clerk of Court. The county courthouse is at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. Renee N. Elvis serves as the elected Clerk of Court. The Horry County Clerk of Court office provides records for General Sessions (criminal), Common Pleas (civil), and Family Court. The office also provides information and assistance to prospective jurors.
Horry County has a second Clerk of Court location at the South Strand office in the Myrtle Beach area. Both locations serve residents with the same services. The Conway office is the primary location for court records affecting the Conway area, including cases from the surrounding unincorporated communities like Carolina Forest and Socastee.
For the Horry County Clerk of Court, contact the main Conway office at 843-915-5080. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Settlement hearings are held on specific days throughout the month and can be conducted via WebEx. Court attire is required for any virtual proceedings.
Note: Child support payments must be made in person at the payment window in cash for purge payments. Contact the Clerk's office to confirm the current requirements before visiting.
Searching Conway Court Docket Records Online
Conway court docket records are searchable through the Horry County Public Index. The 15th Judicial Circuit Public Index is at publicindex.sccourts.org/horry. You can search by case number, party name, or filing date. The system covers Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate Court cases. Municipal court records from Conway may also appear when the city participates in the statewide system.
Basic case information is available at no charge. To get copies of actual documents, contact the Municipal Court Clerk at (843) 248-1730 for city-level cases, or the Horry County Clerk of Court at 843-915-5080 for county-level records. Copy fees apply. Bring a valid ID when visiting the courthouse. As of January 1, 2026, home address information is no longer visible in the Public Index for privacy protection.
The Public Records Request system on the city website can also be used to request court documents from the City of Conway. This applies to public records held by any city department, including the Municipal Court.
Horry County Court Docket Records
Conway is the county seat of Horry County. All cases above municipal court jurisdiction are heard in Horry County courts. For a full overview of Horry County court docket records, Clerk of Court services, and court locations, visit the Horry County page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Other cities near Conway have their own court systems. Select a city to learn about court docket records in that area.