Conway DUI Records Database
Conway DUI records are held by the Conway Municipal Court and the Horry County court system. Conway is the county seat of Horry County and is located in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in the coastal region of South Carolina. The Conway Police Department handles DUI arrests within city limits. Misdemeanor DUI cases go to the Conway Municipal Court. Felony charges move to the Horry County Court of General Sessions. Many Conway DUI records are searchable through the South Carolina Public Index, and others can be requested from the relevant city or county office.
Conway DUI Records Quick Facts
Conway DUI Records Overview
DUI arrests in Conway generate records at the city and county level. The Conway Police Department logs the initial arrest and creates the incident report. Cases that result in misdemeanor charges go to the Conway Municipal Court. That court processes all DUI and DUAC charges arising within city limits.
The City of Conway operates the Municipal Court as part of its government services. The court maintains records of all hearings, plea agreements, and final dispositions for cases heard at that level. Those records are public under South Carolina law. The Municipal Court Clerk handles requests from the public and can provide case documents for Conway DUI cases.
Conway is the county seat of Horry County, which means the main county courthouse is located here. The Horry County Court of General Sessions handles all felony DUI matters from Conway and the surrounding area. The Horry County Clerk of Court, also located in Conway, maintains the complete file for those cases. The Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecutes felony DUI cases throughout the county from this location as well.
City of Conway Police and Court Resources
The official source for Conway city services is the City of Conway website, which includes information about the Police Department, Municipal Court, and how to request records from city offices.
The City of Conway's official website provides information about the police department, Municipal Court, and how to request public records including those related to DUI cases originating within the city.
The Conway Police Department maintains incident reports, DUI arrest records, and citations issued to drivers within the city. Their records section can provide copies of incident reports upon request. These reports are separate from the court file but are a key part of the full record of a DUI case in Conway. The department also works with the Horry County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol on enforcement in and around the city.
Note: A police department incident report and a Municipal Court disposition are two different documents. You may need both to get a complete view of a Conway DUI case.
How to Search Conway DUI Records
The South Carolina Public Index is the main online tool for searching court records in Horry County. You can access case data at publicindex.sccourts.org/horry. Search by defendant name or case number to see charge information, court dates, and case dispositions. The system covers cases from the Court of General Sessions and Court of Common Pleas.
Conway Municipal Court records may not appear in the Public Index. For those cases, contact the Municipal Court Clerk directly. The clerk can search by name or citation number and provide copies of dispositions and case files for city-level DUI matters.
The Horry County Clerk of Court maintains all felony DUI case files processed in the county. Their office provides certified copies of court documents. You can visit in person at the courthouse in Conway, or submit a written request. Call ahead to confirm what identifying information you will need to provide.
For a broader statewide criminal history check, SLED at sled.sc.gov maintains the South Carolina criminal records database. A SLED records check will show DUI convictions from any county in the state. This is useful when you need to verify a person's full South Carolina record beyond just Conway or Horry County cases.
South Carolina DUI Law and Conway Cases
Conway DUI cases are prosecuted under S.C. Code Ann. §56-5-2930. This statute makes it unlawful to drive while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or any other substance. A first offense is a misdemeanor. Penalties grow with each subsequent offense, and cases involving injury or death are treated as serious felonies.
South Carolina also charges drivers under §56-5-2933 for Driving with an Unlawful Alcohol Concentration. A DUAC charge is filed when a driver's blood alcohol level is 0.08% or above, regardless of visible signs of impairment. Both DUI and DUAC create court records in Conway and Horry County. The two charges are legally different, but both result in public records and similar consequences for the driver.
Felony DUI under §56-5-2945 applies when impaired driving causes great bodily injury or death. Horry County has a high rate of serious DUI incidents due to heavy tourism traffic and the volume of visitors on coastal highways. The Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office handles these cases. Sentences can reach up to 30 years. All stages of these prosecutions are documented in the public court record.
Horry County Detention and Arrest Records
The Horry County Sheriff's Office maintains law enforcement services throughout the county, including areas surrounding Conway. Their Records Division holds incident reports and arrest records for DUI cases made by sheriff's deputies. You can request copies of those reports in accordance with South Carolina's public records law.
Horry County's detention center keeps booking records for all individuals arrested in the county. These records include the charges, booking photograph, bond amount, and release information. They are public records and can be requested from the detention center directly. Booking records for Conway DUI arrests made by city police are routed through the same county detention facility.
The ignition interlock device requirement under §56-5-2941 applies to many DUI convictions in South Carolina, including those from Conway. The SCDMV at dmv.sc.gov tracks interlock compliance and license suspensions connected to DUI convictions throughout Horry County. These records are separate from the court file and are held at the state level.
Note: SCDMV driving records and SLED criminal history records are two separate documents. Each one captures different aspects of a DUI case outcome in Conway.
Conway DUI Records and Horry County
Conway is the county seat of Horry County, and felony DUI cases from the city are handled by the county's Court of General Sessions located here. The county court system also serves the broader unincorporated areas of Horry County, including communities like Carolina Forest and Surfside Beach. For a full view of the county court system and how to access DUI records at the county level, visit the Horry County DUI records page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Residents of cities near Conway can find DUI records through their local courts. Select a city below to learn more.