J. Reuben Long Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds

J. Reuben Long Detention Center

Address:
4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue
Conway, SC 29526

Phone:

843-915-5140

How do Bail Bonds work at J. Reuben Long Detention Center

Horry County Bond Hearings happen at the Magistrate's Office

Horry County Magistrate Office Hours:

  • Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday and holidays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Bond hearings and guilty pleas typically happen at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This is subject to change depending on the magistrate’s schedule.

These times (and location) may vary. Contact the Magistrate’s Office at (843) 915-5145 to confirm.

Payment

  • Cash and/or surety bonds are posted in the Magistrate’s Office.  
  • They accept cash, money orders, and major credit cards, but they cannot accept personal checks. 
  • Persons paying a bond with cash must have an exact amount of cash.

Cash and Dash

  • Cash and Dash are bondable pay offenses that do not require the offender to go before a magistrate judge.
  • The bondable amount paid is the fine amount.
  • However, the offender must still must appear in court on the court date listed on the ticket.  
  • To find out if a charge qualifies for Cash and Dash, call Booking at 843-915-6911.

 

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 843-915-5140 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at J. Reuben Long Detention Center.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

In South Carolina, Victim Services must schedule all bond hearings, guilty pleas, and other proceedings for defendants at the County Detention Center when there is a victim of a crime involved in the case.  

South Carolina law requires that all victims must be notified of all scheduled hearings for a defendant and be given the opportunity to attend those hearings.

Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Horry County

Because Horry County and South Carolina can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the J. Reuben Long Detention Center at 843-915-5140, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center or the Horry County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at J. Reuben Long Detention Center

The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.

Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.

To pay a cash bond, go to J. Reuben Long Detention Center or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.

Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to J. Reuben Long Detention Center where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Horry County Sheriff's Office or to the Horry County Court.

To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.

Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at J. Reuben Long Detention Center

In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond.

This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.



For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750.

A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid.

Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.

Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at J. Reuben Long Detention Center

If you are a landowner in Horry County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Horry County may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen.

To find if property located outside of Horry County can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer.

Click here for additional information on how to post bail at J. Reuben Long Detention Center.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at J. Reuben Long Detention Center?

Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.

In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.

Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a South Carolina state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Horry County Justice System Flowchart

When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?

Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Horry County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.

What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?

The Horry County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.

If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in J. Reuben Long Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Horry County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Horry County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Horry County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.


 

Postcards
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Account # (Do not use booking number that starts with HC)
Securus Digital Mail Center
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
P.O. BOX 568
Lebanon, MO 65536


Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the J. Reuben Long Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Account # (Do not use booking number that starts with HC)
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
4150 J. Reuben Long Ave.
Conway, SC 29526
Note... If legal mail, add: 'Attention: legal Mail'


 

J. Reuben Long Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Account # (Do not use booking number that starts with HC)
Securus Digital Mail Center
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
P.O. BOX 568
Lebanon, MO 65536



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Account # (Do not use booking number that starts with HC)
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
4150 J. Reuben Long Ave.
Conway, SC 29526
Note... If legal mail, add: 'Attention: legal Mail'



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The J. Reuben Long Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the J. Reuben Long Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Account # (Do not use booking number that starts with HC)
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
4150 J. Reuben Long Ave.
Conway, SC 29526
Note... If legal mail, add: 'Attention: legal Mail'


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an inmate in J. Reuben Long Detention Center

J. Reuben Long Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary. 

McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will send the money to your inmate at J. Reuben Long Detention Center.

JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to: 

1. register,
2. add a credit or debit card, and then
3. locate your inmate, before you can even deposit funds.

Maximum Deposit -  $300

Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card - 

  • $3.95 to deposit $10.00 - 25.00
  • $6.95 to deposit $25.01 - 100.00
  • $8.95 to deposit $100.01 - 200.00
  • $10.95 to deposit $200.01 to 300.00

Any money that you deposit and don't immediately send will be held as a credit on your account for future disbursement or spend.

For full instructions on how to deposit money to your inmate online, what the fees are, and how to save money doing it this way, check out our inmate money page.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Horry County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in J. Reuben Long Detention Center follow these steps:

  • J. Reuben Long Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
  • McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will ship your order directly to your inmate at J. Reuben Long Detention Center.
  • JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to:  1. register, 2. add a credit or debit card, and then 3. locate your inmate in Horry County before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc. 

NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Horry County at any one time.

For all information, tips and a list and photos of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in J. Reuben Long Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Horry County.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from J. Reuben Long Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Horry County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Horry County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in J. Reuben Long Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Horry County inmate, do the following:

J. Reuben Long Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Horry County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Horry County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Horry County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in J. Reuben Long Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in J. Reuben Long Detention Center

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select J. Reuben Long Detention Center, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Horry County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

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