Moderate — ~16 monthsSouth Carolina

Horry Circuit (Conway/Myrtle Beach) Venue Guide

1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526

16mo

Avg. to Trial

~2,500

Court PI Filings

Circuit

Court Type

E-Filing

Jury Pool Characteristics

Grand Strand tourism community

Mix of retirees, tourism workers, and working-class

Generally moderate

Seasonal population significantly affects jury composition

Filing Procedures

  1. 1

    E-filing available

  2. 2

    Filing fee approximately $150

  3. 3

    51% bar applies

  4. 4

    3-year SOL

Local Rules & Requirements

  • 51% bar applies

  • Mandatory mediation

  • Horry County local rules

  • Courthouse is in Conway, not Myrtle Beach

Mandatory ADR

Mandatory mediation

Strategic Tips

  1. 1

    US-17 and US-501 corridor accidents are common — heavy tourism traffic

  2. 2

    Seasonal population can triple — massive summer traffic increases

  3. 3

    Myrtle Beach tourism generates rideshare and golf cart accidents

  4. 4

    Note: courthouse is in Conway, not Myrtle Beach

Frequently Asked Questions — Horry Circuit (Conway/Myrtle Beach)

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Sources & Methodology

Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.

Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.

Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.

Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.

Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.

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