How to Bail Someone Out of J. Reuben Long Jail | Mama Tried

If someone you love was just arrested in Horry County, you're probably reading this from your phone at 2 a.m., trying to figure out what happens next. Take a breath — here's exactly how the process works at J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway, and how Mama Tried Bail Bonds can help you move through it quickly.

Step 1: Confirm They're Actually at J. Reuben Long

J. Reuben Long Detention Center (4150 J. Reuben Long Ave., Conway, SC 29526) is Horry County's main jail, run by the Horry County Sheriff's Office. Before you do anything else, confirm your loved one is actually booked there — not at a municipal lockup or a neighboring county's facility. You can:

• Use the Horry County inmate search tool online
• Call the jail's booking line at 843-915-6911

Have their full name and, if possible, date of birth ready — staff may ask to verify who you are before releasing information.

Step 2: Find Out the Charges and Bond Amount

Once booked, the jail will process the person and, depending on the charge, either set bond immediately or hold them for a bond hearing. J. Reuben Long holds bond hearings twice a day, seven days a week, including holidays — but hearings can be delayed depending on how busy the jail is.

Call the booking line or check the inmate search tool for the bond amount once it's set. If no bond has been set yet, a bondsman can't act — you'll need to wait for the hearing.

Step 3: Call a Licensed Bail Bondsman

This is where Mama Tried Bail Bonds comes in. Once bond is set, you have a few options:

• Pay the full bond amount in cash directly to the jail
• Use collateral like property
• Work with a licensed bail bondsman, who posts the bond on your behalf for a fee

Most families choose a bondsman because it turns a bond that could be thousands of dollars into a manageable, one-time fee — by law, 10% of the bond amount or $100, whichever is greater, paid upfront.

When you call us, have ready:

• The person's full name and date of birth
• The booking date and facility (J. Reuben Long)
• The bond amount, if known
• Your relationship to the person and your contact information

Step 4: We Post the Bond

Once you've paid the premium, Mama Tried Bail Bonds posts the bond with the court, guaranteeing your loved one's appearance at future court dates. This step is what actually authorizes the jail to begin release.

Step 5: Release

After the bond is posted, the jail's release process typically takes about 30 minutes — but it can take longer depending on how many releases are being processed at once. There's no way to speed this part up once paperwork is submitted; it's a matter of the jail's internal processing time.

What to Expect After Release

The person released is now your responsibility as the indemnitor (if you signed for them) to make sure they:

• Show up for every scheduled court date
• Stay in compliance with any bond conditions set by the judge

Missing a court date puts the full bond amount at risk — for you and for them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay bond directly to the jail instead of using a bondsman? Yes — cash, money order, or credit card is accepted directly at the jail. A bondsman is only needed if you don't have the full bond amount available.

How fast can Mama Tried Bail Bonds post a bond after I call? Once bond is set and payment is confirmed, we move as quickly as the jail's processing allows — usually the same day, often within hours.

What if I don't know the bond amount yet? Call us anyway. We can help you figure out where the person is in the process and what to expect next.

Is the bondsman fee refundable? No — the premium is the fee for the bond service, not a deposit toward bail.

Mama Tried Bail Bonds serves Horry and Georgetown Counties, South Carolina, including Conway and the J. Reuben Long Detention Center. Call 843-220-0051 any time or visit mamatriedbonding.com.