Westmoreland County Arrest, Court, and Public Records

What are Westmoreland County Public Records?

In line with the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, Westmoreland County public records refer to information generated and maintained by local and state agencies in relation to their statutory business. Public records exist in different forms, including documents, letters, books, maps, photographs, and sound recordings. This is regardless of whether they are physically stored or electronically maintained. However, there are specific records maintained by state and local agencies that are exempted from open access. Some of these include:

Records protected by privilege;
Records exempt from public disclosure by federal regulation, state regulation, or judicial decree;
Records that contain information that may result in a substantial risk of physical harm to an individual or their personal security;
Records that contain information that is likely to result in the loss of funds by a government agency;
Records that contain information that may jeopardize public safety and security;
Records that contain a person’s medical, psychological, or psychiatric history or disability status;
Records that contain a person’s personal identification information, including their driver’s license number, social security number, telephone numbers, personal email addresses, personal financial information, etc.

When a record seeker requests an exempted record, the record custodian is to communicate the situation to the record seeker.

Westmoreland County Crime Statistics

The Westmoreland County crime statistics are compiled and maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), together with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and the figures are published yearly. In 2018, Westmoreland County recorded 648 violent crimes and 3,440 property crimes. A breakdown of the violent crimes indicates eight murders, 473 aggravated assaults, 66 rapes, and 101 robberies. The concurrent property crimes also indicate 21 arsons, 135 motor vehicle thefts, 2,749 larcenies, and 535 burglaries. Based on these figures, Westmoreland County recorded, approximately, 4.51% increase in violent crimes and a 17.28% decrease in property crimes, compared to the previous year. This accounts for a 33% increase in murders, but a 15.6% decrease in motor vehicle thefts, a 15.88% decrease in larcenies, and a 12% decrease in rapes. Arson remained the same between both years.

Are Westmoreland County Criminal Records Public?

Westmoreland County criminal records are available to the public. Residents of Westmoreland County can request background checks from the PSP. The law enforcement agency accepts requests online and by mail. To submit a request for a criminal history report online, record seekers are to visit the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) website. To order a background check by mail, the record seeker will need one of three forms. One of such forms is the Criminal History Request Form (SP4-164) for requesting a regular background check of an individual. Record seekers can also obtain and review their own personal criminal history using the Individual Access and Request Form (SP4-170). Completed forms should be mailed to:

Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository - RCPU
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

The PSP does not charge for background checks ordered using the SP4-164A form. However, it charges $20 for each criminal report requested with an SP4-170 form and $22 for a regular background check ordered with an SP4-164 form. Requesters must pay these fees with money orders made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To facilitate requests for Westmoreland criminal records, whether through mail or online, the record seeker must provide some necessary information relating to the subject of the search, such as the subject’s name, sex, date of birth, and more.

How to Obtain Westmoreland County Police Reports and Arrest Records?

The various cities, boroughs, and townships of Westmoreland County have their own police departments. These, rather than the Sheriff’s Office, provide reports such as incident and traffic accident reports. Contact the various police departments in the county to enquire about obtaining these records for events that occurred within their jurisdictions. For Westmoreland County arrest records at the county level, interested persons may contact the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office at:

Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office
Basement
2 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3457
Toll-Free: (800) 442-6926

The Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office does allow authorized users to view warrants issued by its officers

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Westmoreland County?

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania maintains a statewide registry of sex offenders maintained by the PSP. Interested persons can search the Pennsylvania Sex Offender Registry from the state’s Megan’s Law website. To see a complete list of registered sex offenders living and working in Westmoreland County, interested persons should check the County Search page of the website and select Westmoreland from the county drop-down menu or the state map.

How to Find Westmoreland County Inmate Records?

The Westmoreland County Prison is the detention facility for offenders in Westmoreland County. The operations of the prison are supervised by the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office which is also the custodian of inmate records. To find county inmate records, record seekers may contact the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office by phone or in-person at:

2 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3457
Phone: (800) 442-6926 (Toll-free)

Alternatively, record seekers may contact the Prison Warden by Phone: (724) 830-6000 or utilize the county prison’s online search tool to find inmate records. The online search tool has two search options which are the alphabetical listing and specific Westmoreland County Inmate search options. The alphabetical listing shows the records of inmates in the alphabetical order of their names, while the specific search options require the record seeker to submit some information relating to the subject of the search. The search results depend on the information the record seeker supplies. Besides the county prison’s online search tool, record seekers may also use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate Locator.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Westmoreland County Jail?

The Westmoreland County Prison allows video visitation and regular visitation. With certain exceptions, inmates are entitled to three video visits weekly and only one regular visit weekly. Video visitations must be scheduled between one and seven days before the visit, and they cost $15 for every 25 minutes. For scheduling a video or a regular visitation, visitors may contact the Westmoreland County prison at:

Westmoreland County Prison
3000 South Grande Boulevard
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-6000
Fax: (724) 830-6006

Court Records

The Courts of Common Pleas and the Magisterial District Courts are the two courts that make up the Westmoreland County court system. The Magisterial District Courts are the first level of the court system and the courts handle minor things such as preliminary arraignments and preliminary hearings, as well as setting and accepting bail except in cases of murder and voluntary manslaughter. The Courts of Common Pleas are general trial courts with jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters, as well as appellate jurisdiction over appeals from Magisterial District Courts.

Location of Courts in Westmoreland County

Westmoreland County Courts of Common Pleas
Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas - Clerk of Courts (Criminal)
Westmoreland County Courthouse
2 North Main Street, #203
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3734
Fax: (724) 850-3979

Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas - Prothonotary (Civil)
Westmoreland County Courthouse
2 North Main Street, #501
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3502
Fax: (724) 830-3517

Westmoreland County Orphans’ Court
Westmoreland County Courthouse
2 North Main Street, #301
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3177
Fax: (724) 830-3976

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Courts
Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-1-01
101 Jayhawk Drive
Jeannette, PA 15644
Phone: (724) 527-3541
Fax: (724) 527-3547

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-1-03
303 Riverview Drive
Monessen, PA 15062
Phone: (724) 684-6444
Fax: (724) 684-7028

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-1-04
46 Town Center Drive
Leechburg, PA 15656
Phone: (724) 236-0274
Fax: (724) 236-0278

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-1-05
1100 Fourth Avenue
New Kensington, PA 15068
Phone: (724) 335-5050
Fax: (724) 335-5886

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-2-01
327 Armbrust Road
Youngwood, PA 15697
Phone: (724) 925-3888
Fax: (724) 925-3823

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-2-03
1012 Station Street
Harrison City, PA 15636
Phone: (724) 744-3031
Fax: (724) 744-7790

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-2-06
179 Municipal Drive
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Phone: (724) 633-5105
Fax: (724) 633-5110

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-2-08
5954 Route 981, #1
Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone: (724) 539-7135
Fax: (724) 539-7136

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-2-09
210 Robbins Station Road
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Phone: (724) 864-0018
Fax: (724) 864-9277

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-2-10
40 N Pennsylvania Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3030
Fax: (724) 830-1556

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-3-01
174 S Greengate Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 836-1010
Fax: (724) 836-4820

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-3-02
5919 Washington Avenue
Export, PA 15632
Phone: (724) 327-8322
Fax: (724) 327-1524

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-3-05
4066 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
Phone: (724) 727-3423
Fax: (724) 727-3607

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-3-08
5092 Route 982
Bradenville, PA 15620
Phone: (724) 539-7200
Fax: (724) 539-7217

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-3-09
206 West Main Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
Phone: (724) 238-9086
Fax: (724) 238-9176

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-3-10
121 Tech Center Drive, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Phone: (724) 204-9046
Fax: (724) 204-9043

Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court 10-3-11
2320 Mount Pleasant Road
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Phone: (724) 423-7150
Fax: (724) 423-1922

Are Westmoreland County Court Records Public?

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, Westmoreland County Court records are public records, unless exempted by law or court order. Record seekers may find Westmoreland County court records by contacting the Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts’ Office, the Prothonotary’s Office, or the Magisterial District Court where the case was handled. The appropriate office to contact depends on the nature of the case, whether it is a criminal or civil case, and the court that is handling or handled the case.

Can You Look Up a Westmoreland County Court Case Online?

Westmoreland County court cases are available and can be found online. Interested persons can find civil and family court cases filed within the Prothonotary Office online through the Westmoreland County Prothonotary public access website. The website has three types of online access:

The first type is a public search which grants access to court dockets but does not grant access to view images;
The second type is a monthly subscription which costs $50 per month. It grants access to court dockets and images for a month; and
The third type is a yearly subscription which costs $240 per year. This grants access to court dockets and images for a year.

At the state level, the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal also provides access to Westmoreland County court cases. Interested persons can find other court records, including civil and family court records related to the county, on the portal.

How to Obtain Westmoreland County Civil Court Case Records?

Westmoreland County civil court records are maintained by the county’s Prothonotary Office. Interested persons can obtain Westmoreland County civil court records by completing a Request for Access Form (also available in Spanish), or a Request for Transcript or Copy form. The completed form, along with the required payment, should be submitted to:

Westmoreland County Prothonotary Office
2 North Main Street, #501
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3502
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For court records of Magisterial District Courts, interested persons can visit the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal and complete the Request for Official Records form. The completed form should be submitted to the appropriate Magisterial District Court in Westmoreland County, alongside payment of any required costs.

How to Obtain Westmoreland County Criminal Court Records?

The Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts maintains Westmoreland County criminal court records. To obtain Westmoreland County criminal court records, interested persons are to fill a Request for Access Form (also available in Spanish) or a Request for Transcript or Copy form. The completed form, along with the required payment, should be submitted to:

Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts
2 North Main Street, #203
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3734
Fax: (724) 850-3979

For criminal court records under Magisterial District Courts, interested persons may complete the Request for Official Records form and submit it, along with required payment, to the appropriate Magisterial District Court in Westmoreland County.

What are Westmoreland County Vital Records?

Westmoreland County vital records are official documents that show the occurrence of specific life events in Westmoreland County. The specific life events covered under vital records include births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. The Westmoreland County Prothonotary Office maintains divorce records within the county, while the Westmoreland County Register of Wills maintains records of births, deaths, and marriages that occur within the county. The Register of Wills has marriage records from 1885 till date and birth and death records from 1893 to 1905. The Register of Wills also has an incomplete set of records for births, deaths, and marriages that occurred from 1852 to 1855 within the county. On the state level, the Pennsylvania State Department of Health maintains vital records within the state. Some vital records in Pennsylvania contain confidential information, so they are not all openly accessible unless varying requirements are met, depending on the record.

Where and How to Obtain Westmoreland County Divorce Records?

The Westmoreland County Prothonotary Office is the custodian of Westmoreland County divorce decrees. To obtain a Westmoreland County divorce record, interested persons are to complete a divorce decree form. All divorce forms, including a divorce decree form, for Westmoreland County, can only be filed at the Prothonotary Office at:

Prothonotary's Office
5th floor, Courthouse Annex
2 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The divorce decree form will require some information to facilitate the search for the respective divorce record. The required information includes:

The approximate year the divorce was instituted;
The names of the parties involved;
The case number of the divorce, where available;
The reachable phone number of the requester, etc.

The completed form should be submitted to the Prothonotary Office with a self-addressed envelope, along with a money order of $22 made out to the Westmoreland County Prothonotary Office.

Where and How to Get Public Westmoreland County Marriage Records?

The Westmoreland County Register of Wills Office maintains and issues the Westmoreland County marriage records. To obtain a Westmoreland County marriage record, interested persons are to contact the Register of Wills Office through any of the telephone lines: (724) 830-3196 or (724) 830-3177. Alternatively, interested persons may also visit the Westmoreland County Register of Wills’ Office in person at:

Westmoreland County Register of Wills
2 North Main Street, #301
Greensburg, PA 15601

A request to obtain a Westmoreland County marriage certificate will cost $15 per copy, which is payable through credit or debit card.

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Westmoreland County?

All marriage records in Westmoreland County are considered public records.

Where and How to Find Westmoreland County Birth Records?

The Vital Records Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Health and is the custodian of Westmoreland County birth records. Birth records from 1906 till presently are maintained and issued by the Vital Records Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. However, not everyone is eligible to request a Westmoreland County birth record. Qualified persons must be at least 18 years old and include any of the following:

The person named on the birth certificate;
The spouse of the person named on the birth certificate;
A parent or step-parent;
Offspring;
Siblings;
Grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild of the person named on the certificate;
A person with a Power of Attorney;
An attorney or legal representative of the person named on the birth certificate;
In the event the person named on the birth certificate is deceased, any family member can request the birth certificate provided the family member submits a copy of the decedent’s death certificate

To obtain a Westmoreland County birth certificate, eligible persons are to complete an Application for a Birth Certificate form and mail the complete form with valid identification and payment of $20 to:

Division of Vital Records
Birth Certificate Processing Unit
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103

All certificates are mailed using First Class Mail.

For Westmoreland County birth records from 1893 to 1905, and birth records between 1852 and 1855, eligible persons can contact the Westmoreland County Register of Wills Office for inquiries and how the record can be obtained at:

Westmoreland County Register of Wills
2 North Main Street, #301
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3177
Fax: (724) 850-3976
Business Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where and How to Find Westmoreland County Death Records?

The Division of Vital Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health maintains Westmoreland County death records from 1906 till presently. However, not everyone is eligible to request a Westmoreland County death record. Eligible persons must be at least 18 years old and include any of the following:

Spouse of the decedent;
The ex-spouse of the decedent;
Parent or step-parent;
Offsprings;
Siblings;
Grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild;
A person with Power of Attorney;
Attorney or legal representative of the decedent’s estate. Such person must provide supporting evidence;
A representative of the decedent’s estate. Such person must also provide documents supporting a direct interest;
An individual showing a direct financial interest in the decedent, although such individual must also provide documents that support this;
A government office that has assumed administration of an estate. The Office must provide a letter signed by an official of the government office and this letter must indicate the purpose for which the applicant is being retained and identify the estate involved;
An extended family member who shows a direct relationship with the decedent, as supported by documents.

Eligible persons are to complete an Application for a Death Certificate form and mail it, along with valid identification and $20 payment, to:

Division of Vital Records
Death Certificate Processing Unit
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103

All certificates are mailed using First Class Mail.

For Westmoreland County death records from 1893 to 1905, and between 1852 and 1855, eligible persons may contact the Westmoreland County Register of Wills Office for inquiries at:

Westmoreland County Register of Wills
2 North Main Street, #301
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3177
Fax: (724) 850-3976

Are Property Records Open to the Public in Westmoreland County?

Per the Pennsylvania Right-To-Know-Law, property records in Westmoreland County are public records. Anyone seeking these records should contact the Recorder of Deeds or the Tax Office.

Where and How to Find Property Records in Westmoreland County

The Westmoreland County Recorder of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and issuing copies of Westmoreland County property records. The office entertains offline requests for these records and also makes information available online. For copies of Westmoreland County property records, requestors may contact the Recorder of Deeds using the details below:

Westmoreland County Recorder of Deeds
40 N Pennsylvania Avenue
Suite 420
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3518
Fax: (724) 853-4647

Property records are also available with the Westmoreland County Tax Office as tax information. The Tax Office serves as the official liaison between the general public, tax collectors, and the Westmoreland County Tax Assessment Office. This office also provides access to online and offline property records. Interested persons may request using the following details:

40 N Pennsylvania Avenue
Suite 109
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3428
Fax: (724) 853-4628

How to Look Up Westmoreland County Property Records

The Recorder of Deeds' Office maintains an online database of public records in its custody, including Westmoreland County property records. Parties may use the Recorder of Deeds Public Access Web Service to perform simple, advanced, instrument, or archive searches, depending on available information. Using the simple or advanced search indexes provides records since 1980. Earlier records up to 1850 are only through the archive search.

There also is the Assessor Information Search provided by the Westmoreland County Tax Assessment Office. Users may search for property records by parcel number, name, or location. Searchers are advised to omit commas and periods on the name search. Also, persons using the address search should skip street direction prefixes or suffixes (West, East, South, North), except where they are part of the name, such as "West Point Drive". Street designators such as Boulevard, Avenue, and Street, should also be omitted.

Available ownership and tax information include the parcel number, property location or address, the owner's name, deed, book and page numbers, owner's address, and school district. Other details, such as the instrument number, municipality, number of acres, tax details, land value, improvement value, and assessed value, are also available.

Users should note that the Assessor's Office's online information is only updated in January and June each year. Also, the tax amounts displayed do not suggest that taxes are delinquent or paid.

Location of York County Property Assessors

Westmoreland County Tax Assessment Office
40 N Pennsylvania Avenue
Suite 440
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3409
Fax: (724) 830-3852
Email: taxcard@co.westmoreland.pa.us