Westmoreland County Arrest Records Lookup
Westmoreland County arrest records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Westmoreland County is one of the more populous counties in western Pennsylvania. The county seat of Greensburg is home to the courthouse where criminal case files are stored. You can search Westmoreland County arrest records online for free or visit the courthouse to obtain certified copies of court documents.
Westmoreland County Quick Facts
Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts
The Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts office is at 2 North Main Street, Suite 203, in Greensburg, PA 15601. Megan A. Loughner is the Clerk of Courts. Phone is (724) 830-3734, and fax is (724) 850-3979. You can also email wcclerksrecords@co.westmoreland.pa.us. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Clerk of Courts maintains criminal court records for Westmoreland County, including juvenile court records and summary convictions. The office also handles bonds filed by Tax Collectors and Constables, financial statements of townships and boroughs, processing of expungement petitions, bail bonds, and record searches for law enforcement and government agencies. This is a busy office given Westmoreland County's size and its position in the Pittsburgh metro area. Visit co.westmoreland.pa.us for full details on the Clerk of Courts services.
The clerk's office serves as the central hub for all criminal court records in Westmoreland County, from initial filings through final disposition and expungement.
| Clerk of Courts |
Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts 2 North Main Street, Suite 203 Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone: (724) 830-3734 Email: wcclerksrecords@co.westmoreland.pa.us |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Prothonotary (Civil) |
2 North Main Street, Suite 501 Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone: (724) 830-3502 |
Westmoreland County Public Record Searches
Westmoreland County maintains a comprehensive public records search system. Civil court records dating back to 1985 are available online. Criminal court records, coroner dockets, deeds, estate records, and marriage licenses are all part of the county's record holdings. The county's public records page at co.westmoreland.pa.us/1572/Public-Record-Searches is the best guide for navigating these systems.
For criminal court case lookups in Westmoreland County, download the Public Records Form from the UJS portal, fill it out, and submit it to the clerk's office. You can reach the public records department at the alternative phone number (724) 830-3507 or by email at proijems@westmorelandcountypa.gov. These contacts handle inquiries about the public record search system specifically.
The public records search page walks you through available record types and the steps needed to request specific documents from Westmoreland County offices.
Note: Civil court records in Westmoreland County date back to 1985 online, while older records may require an in-person visit or a mail request to the courthouse in Greensburg.
Online Search for Westmoreland County Arrests
The Unified Judicial System portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us gives you free access to Westmoreland County court records. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Westmoreland County has 17 Magisterial District Courts, one of the highest counts among Pennsylvania counties. This reflects the county's large population and geographic spread. All 17 districts feed into the UJS portal.
Criminal dockets on the portal show charges, hearing schedules, and final outcomes for Westmoreland County cases. You can also see traffic court records from each MDJ district. Court calendars for scheduled hearings are published on the UJS portal as well. For certified copies of any document you find, contact the Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts directly.
To run a full statewide background check that covers Westmoreland County arrests, use PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us. The fee is $22. Local agencies contributing to PATCH include Greensburg Police, New Kensington Police, and multiple municipal departments throughout the county. State Police cover highways and rural areas. Pennsylvania's criminal history rules under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101 govern all records in this system.
Additional Westmoreland County Record Sources
Westmoreland County is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. Its economy and population are closely tied to Allegheny County to the west. Many people who live or work in Westmoreland County have ties to Pittsburgh. This cross-county activity means some cases may involve courts or agencies in neighboring counties.
For state prison inmates with connections to Westmoreland County, use the DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. This is free and covers all Pennsylvania state prisons. County jail records are separate. Contact the Westmoreland County Prison directly for current inmate status.
The Pennsylvania State Police at pa.gov/agencies/psp covers major highways and rural portions of Westmoreland County. Their troopers make arrests that become part of both the local court record and the statewide PATCH database. Right-to-Know requests for county government records fall under the law found at openrecords.pa.gov.
Counties Near Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County is surrounded by several Pennsylvania counties in the Pittsburgh region and beyond. If you are unsure which county handled a case, use the UJS portal name search to check all Pennsylvania courts at once without visiting multiple offices.