Westmoreland County Criminal Court Records

Westmoreland County criminal court records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the county courthouse in Greensburg. The county serves approximately 355,000 residents through the 10th Judicial District. Criminal cases are filed and tracked through the Court of Common Pleas, and most docket information is available to the public through the statewide UJS Portal. This guide explains where to find Westmoreland County criminal court records, how to request copies, and what online tools are available for case searches.

Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of Courts in Westmoreland County is the official custodian of criminal court records for the 10th Judicial District. This office maintains case files, docket sheets, and court orders for all criminal matters processed through the Court of Common Pleas in Greensburg. Anyone seeking certified copies of Westmoreland County criminal court records, or needing to review a case file, works with this office.

To request records in person, visitors must complete a public records request form and provide valid government-issued photo identification. Staff will search by name or case number. Processing time depends on request volume. For certified copies, the fee is $20.00 per document. Photocopies cost $0.25 per page. Mail requests require a completed form, self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment by check or money order.

Note: Westmoreland County criminal court records requests submitted by mail should include the full name of the defendant and date of birth when known, along with the approximate year of the case, to help staff locate the correct file.

Searching Westmoreland County Criminal Court Records Online

The statewide Unified Judicial System Portal provides free public access to Westmoreland County criminal court records. You can search by defendant name, case number, or OTN (Offense Tracking Number). Results include docket entries, charges, dispositions, bail information, and scheduled hearing dates for cases filed in the 10th Judicial District.

The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us covers cases from both the Magisterial District Judge level and the Court of Common Pleas level. No account is required. The portal is free to use for basic docket searches.

The Unified Judicial System Portal is the primary tool for searching Westmoreland County criminal case dockets without visiting the courthouse.

The official Pennsylvania Courts website at pacourts.us provides additional information about the 10th Judicial District, court schedules, and links to court-related services available in Westmoreland County.

The Pennsylvania Courts portal offers district court information and resources for the 10th Judicial District serving Westmoreland County.

Types of Westmoreland County Criminal Court Records

Westmoreland County criminal court records cover the entire progression of a criminal case, from initial charges through final disposition. Records are created at both the Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) level and the Court of Common Pleas level. Summary offenses and most preliminary hearings begin at the MDJ level before moving to Common Pleas for trial.

Records available through the Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts and the UJS Portal typically include criminal complaints, bail orders, preliminary hearing dispositions, informations and indictments, plea agreements, trial records and verdicts, sentencing orders, and probation terms. Post-conviction filings such as appeals and petitions for relief also become part of the case record and remain accessible through the same systems.

The governing statute for criminal history information in Pennsylvania is the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA), codified at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101-9183. CHRIA establishes what information may be disclosed and to whom. Court records open to the public under 204 Pa. Code § 213.81 may be viewed at the courthouse or through the UJS Portal.

Criminal History Checks for Westmoreland County

Pennsylvania's PATCH system (Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History) provides statewide criminal history reports that include Westmoreland County cases alongside records from all 67 Pennsylvania counties. PATCH is operated by the Pennsylvania State Police and draws from the same underlying court data as the UJS Portal.

Submit a PATCH request at epatch.pa.gov. Standard checks cost $22. Individuals checking their own record pay $20. The PATCH helpline is 1-888-783-7972. Results reflect statewide compiled records, not a live search of Westmoreland County court files. For case-specific detail, use the UJS Portal or contact the Clerk of Courts directly.

You can also request a criminal history check through the PA.gov criminal history page or through the Pennsylvania State Police website. These pages explain what the PATCH report includes, how long it takes, and how to challenge errors in your record.

Note: A PATCH report reflects compiled statewide data and may not include the most recent case filings. For current Westmoreland County docket information, the UJS Portal is the best source.

Public Access to Westmoreland County Criminal Records

Criminal court records in Westmoreland County are public records under the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System, Pa. Rule of Judicial Administration 509. Most dockets and court filings are open to anyone who makes a request. Exceptions apply to sealed records, juvenile matters, and cases restricted by court order.

The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101) governs access to government agency records, but court records follow a separate framework under the Public Access Policy. Requests for Westmoreland County court records go to the Clerk of Courts, not through the Right-to-Know process. The statewide Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov can help clarify which process applies to a specific type of record.

Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.1 automatically seals certain nonviolent conviction records after a period of time with no further arrests. Petition-based sealing is available under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.2. Records sealed under either provision will not appear in public UJS Portal searches or on PATCH reports.

Nearby Counties

Westmoreland County borders several other southwestern Pennsylvania counties. Select a nearby county to find its criminal court records resources.

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