Conway Civil Court Records
Civil court records for Conway are maintained by the Horry County Clerk of Court. Conway is the county seat of Horry County and is located in the northeastern portion of South Carolina. As the seat of county government, Conway is the location of the Horry County courthouse where all civil cases for the county are filed. This includes contract disputes, personal injury claims, real property matters, commercial litigation, and foreclosure proceedings. You can search Conway civil court records online through the South Carolina Public Index at the Horry County level.
Conway Quick Facts
Court of Common Pleas in Conway
Civil cases in Conway are filed in the Horry County Court of Common Pleas, part of South Carolina's 15th Judicial Circuit. The 15th Circuit also includes Georgetown County, with judges rotating between the two counties. The Court of Common Pleas has jurisdiction over all civil actions where the amount in controversy exceeds $7,500. As the county seat, Conway hosts the courthouse where all Horry County civil cases are filed.
Horry County is one of South Carolina's largest counties by both population and area. Horry County has a Master-in-Equity Court for complex equity matters and foreclosure actions referred by the Circuit Court. The tourism and real estate industries drive substantial civil litigation throughout Horry County, including in Conway. Under Title 14 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, circuit court judges are elected by the General Assembly for six-year terms.
The Horry County Clerk of Court maintains all civil case records for Conway cases. The clerk's office is located in the courthouse in Conway. Visit the courthouse to search civil case files, request document copies, or locate a case by party name or case number. Contact the courthouse through the statewide courthouse search tool for current hours and contact information.
How to Search Conway Civil Court Records Online
The South Carolina Public Index provides free online access to civil court records for Conway cases. Go to publicindex.sccourts.org/horry and accept the terms of service to begin. You can search by case number, party name, or attorney name to find cases involving Conway residents or businesses.
The Public Index shows case captions, filing dates, party information, docket entries, and scheduled hearings. It does not include every document in the case file. For copies of actual pleadings, orders, or other documents, contact the Horry County Clerk of Court or visit the courthouse. For civil disputes under $7,500, Horry County Magistrate Courts hold jurisdiction at the small claims level.
Conway Municipal Court
The City of Conway operates a Municipal Court that handles city ordinance violations and minor criminal offenses within city limits. The Conway Municipal Court has no civil jurisdiction. It does not handle contract disputes, personal injury claims, property matters, or any other civil cases. All civil matters involving Conway residents must be filed in the Horry County Court of Common Pleas.
South Carolina municipal courts are limited by statute to ordinance enforcement and minor criminal matters. Any civil dispute must be filed in the Court of Common Pleas at the county level. Contact the Horry County Clerk of Court to initiate a new civil case or to access records from existing civil cases involving Conway parties.
Civil Record Access Rights in Conway
South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act at S.C. Code Ann. §30-4-10 makes civil court records available to the public. Anyone can view or copy civil court records for Conway cases without being a party to the case.
Privacy protections apply to sensitive personal information. Under S.C. Code Ann. §30-2-330, documents on publicly accessible websites must not include social security numbers, financial account numbers, driver's license numbers, or similar identifiers. This applies to all civil court records involving Conway parties.
The South Carolina Magistrate Court page at sccourts.org explains small claims jurisdiction for civil disputes under $7,500 in Horry County, which serves Conway residents. Self-help resources for civil cases in Conway are available at the South Carolina Judicial Branch website.
Note: All civil procedures for Conway cases are governed by Title 15 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which sets venue rules, statutes of limitations, and judgment enforcement procedures.
Horry County Civil Court Records
Conway is located in Horry County and serves as the county seat. All civil court filings for Conway go through the Horry County Court of Common Pleas. For complete information about the county court, clerk contact details, and court resources, visit the Horry County civil court records page.
Nearby Cities
Residents of nearby cities file civil cases at their respective county courthouses. Select a city to learn about civil court records in that area.