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Find Someone at J. Reuben Long Detention Center

Search the county's Bookings & Releases tool to confirm someone is in custody.

Overview

Horry County runs a public Bookings & Releases web tool that lists people currently in custody at J. Reuben Long Detention Center. It’s the fastest way to confirm someone is here before you schedule a video visit or send money.

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Quick Facts

Search the Bookings & Releases tool at horrycountysc.gov/apps/bookings/.
The tool is run by Horry County, not a statewide SCDC system, since this is a county jail.
How often the roster refreshes isn't published on the county site. Call Booking at (843) 915-6911 to confirm current status if the listing seems out of date.
If someone isn't listed, they may not have been booked yet, may have posted bond, or may have been transferred.

How to Search

Go to horrycountysc.gov/apps/bookings/ and search by name. The tool shows people currently booked at J. Reuben Long Detention Center. It’s a web application, not a simple database page, so give it a moment to load, and try both the full legal name and common name variations if the first search comes back empty.

What the Listing Can Tell You

A booking listing typically shows the name of the person in custody and basic booking information. If you need details beyond what’s shown, such as visitation eligibility, custody classification, or expected release timing, those questions go to the jail directly, not the online tool.

If You Can’t Find Someone

A few reasons a name might not appear:

They haven’t been booked yet. If someone was recently arrested, there can be a delay before they show up in the system.
They’ve already posted bond or been released. Check with the arresting agency or the courts if you expected to see them and they’re not listed.
They were transferred. People move between county custody and SCDC state custody, or to another county, depending on their case status.
Name spelling or legal name mismatch. Try the exact legal name as it would appear on government ID.

Confirm Before You Schedule a Visit or Send Money

Because J. Reuben Long only offers video visitation, not in-person visits, there’s less wasted travel risk than at a traditional prison, but you still don’t want to schedule and pay for a remote video visit only to find out the person was released or transferred. Search again close to your scheduled visit time, and if anything looks off, call the jail directly at (843) 915-5140 before you pay for anything.

Who to Call With Questions

For booking-specific questions, call (843) 915-6911. For general questions about the detention center, call (843) 915-5140.

Families Also Ask

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Is there an official inmate search for J. Reuben Long Detention Center?

Yes, the Horry County Bookings & Releases tool at horrycountysc.gov/apps/bookings/. It's a county-run tool specific to this jail, not the SCDC statewide system used for state prisons.

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How current is the online booking list?

The county doesn't publish a specific refresh schedule. If the listing seems outdated or you need to confirm current status, call the Booking desk at (843) 915-6911.

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Why can't I find someone I know was arrested recently?

There can be a delay between arrest and when someone appears in the booking system. If it's been more than a few hours, call to confirm they were booked at this facility.

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What does it mean if someone disappears from the list?

They may have posted bond, been released, or been transferred to SCDC state custody or another facility. Check with the courts or call the jail to confirm.

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Do I need any special information to search?

Only the person's name. Try their exact legal name and common variations if your first search doesn't return a result.

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Should I search again before a scheduled video visit?

Yes. Confirm they're still in custody shortly before your scheduled visit time so you're not paying for a remote video visit for someone who's already been released or transferred.

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Who do I call if the search tool doesn't answer my question?

Call (843) 915-6911 for booking questions, or (843) 915-5140 for general detention center questions.

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Can I search by booking number instead of name?

The public tool is designed around name search. If you only have a booking number, calling the jail directly is the more reliable path to confirm details.

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