Horry County

Horry County is situated in the northeastern corner of South Carolina and was established from Georgetown District in 1801. The county spans a total area of 1,254 square miles, with 1,133 square miles being land and 121 square miles being water. It is the largest county in South Carolina by land area, and its county seat is Conway. As of the 2020 census, the county's population is over 351,029, making it the fourth-most populous county in South Carolina.

The Horry County Circuit Court and Family Court serve as the county's trial courts. The Circuit Court has two primary divisions: Common Pleas and General Sessions. Common Pleas, commonly known as the civil court, handles civil matters, while the General Sessions Court oversees adult felony and misdemeanor criminal cases involving penalties exceeding 30 days or a $500 fine. Notably, the maximum sentence in General Sessions Court is the death penalty. The Horry County Circuit Court is further divided into Magistrate and Probate divisions.

The Horry County Family Court handles various cases, including separations and divorces, custody and visitation rights, adoption and termination of parental rights, name changes, child support, alimony, and division of marital assets. Additionally, the Family Court deals with cases involving minors under the age of 17 who are charged with violating state law or municipal ordinances.

The Horry County Clerk of Courts is responsible for organizing, maintaining, and storing the proceedings and legal decisions from cases handled by the Horry County trial courts. These records are open to public request and inspection and typically encompass court filings, judgments, orders, and transcripts. The Clerk of Courts serves the county's Family Court and Circuit Court. To request public records in Horry County, individuals may submit a written request to the Horry County Clerk of Courts Office by mail or contact (843) 915-5180. Alternatively, individuals can access court records in Horry County through the statewide public index portal.

Courthouses in Horry County

Horry County Magistrates Court

Court Name: Horry County Magistrates Court
Address: 640 9th Avenue, PO Box 115, Aynor, SC 29511

Aynor Municipal Court

Court Name: Aynor Municipal Court
Address: 600 South Main Street, PO Box 66, Aynor, SC 29511

North Myrtle Beach Municipal Court

Court Name: North Myrtle Beach Municipal Court
Address: 1015 2nd Avenue South, North Myrtle, Beach SC 29582

Horry County Circuit Court

Court Name: Horry County Circuit Court
Address: 1301 2nd Avenue, PO Box 677, Conway, SC 29528

Horry County Magistrates Court

Court Name: Horry County Magistrates Court
Address: 1201 3rd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526

Horry County Family Court

Court Name: Horry County Family Court
Address: 1301 2nd Avenue, PO Box 677, Conway, SC 29528

Horry County Probate Court - Conway

Court Name: Horry County Probate Court - Conway
Address: 1301 2nd Avenue, PO Box 288, Conway, SC 29528

Conway Municipal Court

Court Name: Conway Municipal Court
Address: 1001 3rd Avenue, PO Box 1428, Conway, SC 29528

Horry County Magistrates Court

Court Name: Horry County Magistrates Court
Address: 5527 Highway #9, PO Box 153, Green Sea, SC 29545

Horry County Probate Court - N Strand Satellite

Court Name: Horry County Probate Court - N Strand Satellite
Address: 107 Hwy 57 North, Box 8, Little River, SC 29566