Greene County Criminal Court Records
Greene County criminal court records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Greene County is the southernmost county in southwestern Pennsylvania and shares a border with West Virginia. The county is in the 35th Judicial District with a population of about 35,000 people. Criminal case files, docket sheets, and related documents are kept at 10 E. High Street in Waynesburg. The statewide UJS Portal provides free online access to docket information. This page explains how to access, search, and obtain criminal records from Greene County courts.
Greene County Quick Facts
Greene County Clerk of Courts in Waynesburg
The Greene County Clerk of Courts is located at 10 E. High Street in Waynesburg. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone is (724) 852-5230. Staff maintain all criminal case records for the Court of Common Pleas in the 35th Judicial District. Every filing in a criminal case, from the initial complaint through final sentencing and any post-conviction proceedings, is part of the official record kept at this office.
To access records, bring the docket number or the defendant's full name with an approximate year. Staff can search by either. Call ahead at (724) 852-5230 to confirm the file is on site, particularly for older cases. There is no fee to view records at the courthouse under Pa. Rule of Judicial Administration 509. Copy fees apply when you want printed documents to take away.
Greene County is a rural county close to the West Virginia state line. Its proximity to a state border means some matters may involve defendants who live or have records in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Greene County courts handle only Pennsylvania charges. West Virginia records would be held by that state's courts and are separate from the Pennsylvania system.
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Greene County Clerk of Courts 10 E. High Street Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: (724) 852-5230 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Court Website | pacourts.us |
Searching Greene County Criminal Records Online
The Pennsylvania UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides free docket searches for Greene County criminal cases. The system covers Court of Common Pleas records and Magisterial District Court records. Select the court type, choose Greene County, and enter a name, date of birth, or docket number.
A docket sheet from the portal shows the complete procedural record of a case. Charges, bail conditions, court dates, plea information, verdicts, and sentences all appear. Each docket entry identifies the type of document filed on that date. The documents themselves are not available for download from the portal. Contact the Clerk of Courts at (724) 852-5230 or visit 10 E. High Street in Waynesburg to request copies of specific documents from the case file.
The UJS Portal is updated regularly. For active cases, the portal typically reflects recent court events within a short time. For the most current case status on ongoing matters, call the Clerk of Courts directly. The portal is the best starting point for confirmed historical information on completed cases.
Note: Greene County cases are filed and maintained separately from neighboring Washington County and Fayette County records. Always confirm which county a case was filed in before visiting any courthouse in the region.
Types of Criminal Case Records in Greene County
Greene County criminal case files document every step of the legal process. The file opens with the criminal complaint, which identifies the charges and the facts supporting them. Bail documents follow, showing whether the defendant was released and on what conditions. Formal charging documents such as the information or indictment are added once the case moves past the preliminary stage. Motions, court orders on those motions, and plea agreements or trial records make up the bulk of most files. Sentencing orders close out the main proceedings, and post-conviction filings such as PCRA petitions or appeal documents may extend the file further.
Summary offense cases decided at the Magisterial District Court level are also searchable through the UJS Portal. These courts handle matters such as traffic offenses, minor alcohol violations, and disorderly conduct. If a summary case is appealed de novo to the Court of Common Pleas, its records transfer to the Clerk of Courts in Waynesburg. Most summary cases, however, stay in the MDJ system.
Record Retention and Pennsylvania Clean Slate
Pennsylvania statewide retention rules apply in Greene County. Felony records are kept for 75 years. Misdemeanor records are retained for 25 years. Summary offense records stay on file for 7 years. Capital case records are permanent. All records within these windows are available to the public unless a court has ordered them sealed or expunged.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.1 provides automatic sealing for second- and third-degree misdemeanor convictions where the sentence was under two years. After seven conviction-free years, the record is automatically sealed without any action from the individual. Sealed records are removed from public-facing searches on the UJS Portal and from PATCH results.
Records not eligible for automatic sealing may qualify for relief under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.2 through a court petition. Expungement is also available in specific situations, including arrests with no conviction and certain summary offenses after five years. File petitions in the Greene County Court of Common Pleas and serve the District Attorney. Contact the Clerk of Courts at (724) 852-5230 for forms and guidance on filing.
Pennsylvania Criminal History Checks
Greene County court records cover the 35th Judicial District. For a statewide criminal history covering all 67 Pennsylvania counties, use PATCH. PATCH is operated by the Pennsylvania State Police and is governed by the Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101-9183 (CHRIA). CHRIA sets the rules for how criminal records are maintained, shared, and restricted across the state.
Request a PATCH check at epatch.pa.gov. The standard fee is $22. Individuals reviewing their own record pay $20. Qualifying volunteers can get a free check. The PATCH helpline is 1-888-783-7972. The Central Repository is at 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. More information is at psp.pa.gov and pa.gov.
Public Access Rights for Greene County Court Records
Greene County criminal court records are public under the UJS Public Access Policy at 204 Pa. Code § 213.81. This policy specifies what is accessible and what is restricted. Restricted information includes Social Security numbers, financial account details, and data identifying minor victims. Everything else in the file is available to any member of the public.
The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 applies to county and state agency records outside the courts. For court records, go through the Clerk of Courts in Waynesburg. For other government records in Greene County, contact the county's open records office. The PA Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles appeals and provides guidance. The PA Courts website at pacourts.us covers court-specific access rules statewide.
Nearby Counties
Greene County borders Washington County to the north and Fayette County to the east. Each Pennsylvania county maintains its own criminal court records through a separate Clerk of Courts office. Contact the appropriate office if a case was filed in a neighboring county.