Socastee Court Docket Records
Socastee is an unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina. It does not have its own municipal court. All court docket records for Socastee residents go through the Horry County court system. The 15th Judicial Circuit serves Horry County, and court records are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index. For court matters in the Socastee area, the Horry County Clerk of Court is the primary point of contact.
Socastee Quick Facts
Horry County Courts Serving Socastee
Because Socastee is unincorporated, all court services come from Horry County. There is no city or town government here, so residents rely entirely on county and state court systems. The Horry County Clerk of Court handles records for Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate Court. The Clerk's office has a main location in Conway and a South Strand location near Myrtle Beach, which is more convenient for Socastee residents given the community's location.
| Court | Horry County Clerk of Court |
|---|---|
| Main Office | 1301 2nd Avenue Conway, SC 29526 |
| Phone | 843-915-5080 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Clerk of Court | Renee Norris Elvis |
| Website | horrycountysc.gov |
The Clerk of Court's purpose is to provide all services of the judicial system to the general public. For Socastee residents, this is the primary office for accessing court records, getting copies of case filings, and understanding where their cases are scheduled. Settlement hearings can be scheduled through the Clerk's office and are often conducted via WebEx. Court attire is required for all virtual proceedings.
Nearby Municipal Courts for Socastee
Socastee residents who receive citations from Myrtle Beach Police or other nearby municipal law enforcement may have their cases heard in the relevant municipal court. The nearest major city to Socastee with a full municipal court is Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Municipal Court is located at 1101 Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Phone: 843-918-1356. It is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit, the same circuit that covers Socastee through Horry County.
Socastee is close to both Myrtle Beach and the Horry County South Strand area. The South Strand Clerk of Court office in Myrtle Beach handles county court services for residents on that side of Horry County, making it the more convenient location for many Socastee residents compared to the Conway main office. Visit horrycountysc.gov for the current address and hours of the South Strand location.
The Myrtle Beach area provides important context for understanding court access for Socastee. While Socastee residents use Horry County courts for most matters, they may also encounter Myrtle Beach Municipal Court or Horry County Magistrate Court depending on where a violation occurred and which law enforcement agency issued the citation.
Socastee Area Government Services and Court Records
Socastee is served by several Horry County departments. Horry County Fire Rescue provides emergency services to the Socastee area. While fire rescue is not a court function, incidents involving fire rescue can generate reports that later become part of court proceedings. Horry County's various departments all operate under county government authority since Socastee is unincorporated.
Horry County provides all government services to Socastee, including court access, public safety, and infrastructure. The county's Clerk of Court is the single point of contact for all court records. If a Socastee resident has a case in the General Sessions Court (criminal felonies), Common Pleas Court (civil), or Family Court, all records are held by the Horry County Clerk of Court at 843-915-5080.
Note: Child support payments to Horry County courts must be made in person at the payment window in cash for purge payments. Contact the Clerk's office before visiting to confirm current payment requirements.
Searching Socastee Court Docket Records Online
Socastee court docket records are accessible through the Horry County Public Index. The 15th Judicial Circuit Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/horry covers all Horry County court records. You can search by case number, party name, or filing date. The system includes Circuit Court, Family Court, and Magistrate Court records. Records are updated regularly by county court staff.
Home address information was removed from the Public Index as of January 1, 2026. This privacy protection applies to all new and existing cases. Basic case information including party names, case numbers, filing dates, and case status is still publicly accessible at no charge. Full documents and certified copies require an in-person visit or written request to the Clerk of Court office.
The Horry County Clerk of Court also handles juror services, coordinating juror selection and management for all court sessions in the county. E-filing is available for attorneys who practice in Horry County courts. Court rosters for scheduled hearings are available online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch.
Horry County Court Docket Records
Socastee is located in Horry County. All court services for Socastee residents go through Horry County courts. For a full overview of Horry County court docket records, Clerk of Court services, and search tools, visit the Horry County page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Nearby incorporated cities have their own court systems. Select a city to find court docket records for that area.