Westmoreland County Booking Records
Westmoreland County recent bookings are held at the Westmoreland County Prison in Greensburg. This is one of the larger counties in western Pennsylvania, with a population of roughly 350,000 people. The prison sits on South Grande Boulevard and serves all of Westmoreland County. Booking records show who has been brought into custody, what they are charged with, and their bail status. The county court system and sheriff's office also keep records tied to these arrests. Multiple ways exist to search for recent bookings in Westmoreland County.
Westmoreland County Quick Facts
Westmoreland County Prison Bookings
The Westmoreland County Prison is a medium-security facility with room for about 600 inmates. It sits at 3000 South Grande Boulevard in Greensburg. All recent bookings for the county go through this facility. When police arrest someone in Westmoreland County, that person is brought here for processing.
Each booking creates a record. That record holds the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and bail amount. The Westmoreland County Prison staff enter this data during intake. The record stays in the system even after the person posts bail or gets released. You can call the prison at (724) 830-6000 to ask about a specific booking. Have the person's full name ready when you call.
Walk-in requests are taken at the prison during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can look up current inmates and share basic booking data. They can also tell you if a person was booked and later released from the Westmoreland County Prison.
| Facility |
Westmoreland County Prison 3000 South Grande Boulevard Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone: (724) 830-6000 Fax: (724) 830-6005 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | co.westmoreland.pa.us |
Note: The Westmoreland County Prison processes bookings around the clock, but records office hours are limited to weekday business hours.
How to Search Recent Bookings
The best online tool for Westmoreland County recent bookings is the UJS Portal. Run by the state court system, this free site lets you search by name or docket number. It covers cases in all Pennsylvania counties. Visit ujsportal.pacourts.us to start your search for Westmoreland County records.
The statewide UJS Portal shows court case data tied to recent bookings in Westmoreland County.
Results on the portal include charge details, hearing dates, and case status. This is the court side of a booking. For jail-side data like intake time and cell assignment, you need to contact the Westmoreland County Prison directly.
VINELink is another tool for Westmoreland County. Go to vinelink.com and search for an inmate by name. The system shows custody status and lets you register for alerts. If the person is moved or released from the Westmoreland County Prison, you get a notice by phone, text, or email.
To search Westmoreland County recent bookings, you typically need:
- Full legal name of the person
- Date of birth or approximate age
- Booking or docket number if known
- Date range of the arrest
Westmoreland County Sheriff Records
The Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office is at 2 North Main Street in Greensburg. The sheriff handles warrant service, court security, and civil process across the county. When a warrant is served, the arrest creates a new recent booking at the Westmoreland County Prison.
You can reach the sheriff's records division at (724) 830-3805. Ask about active warrants or arrest records. The main office number is (724) 830-3800. Warrant checks are free. Give the person's full name and date of birth for the best results. The Westmoreland County Sheriff works with local police departments across the county to serve warrants and make arrests.
The Greensburg Police Department also handles arrests in the county seat area. Their records line is (724) 837-6540. Arrests made by city police still result in bookings at the Westmoreland County Prison.
Note: Active warrant information may not appear on the UJS Portal, so call the Westmoreland County Sheriff for the most current warrant status.
Westmoreland County Criminal History
Recent bookings are just one piece of a criminal record. For a full history, use the Pennsylvania PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us. This runs a statewide check and costs $22. The results cover all counties, not just Westmoreland County. Under 18 Pa.C.S. §9104, the state police maintain criminal history records for all of Pennsylvania.
Westmoreland County court records go back many years. The Clerk of Courts keeps files on all criminal cases that moved past the preliminary hearing stage. These records are public under 18 Pa.C.S. §9102, which defines criminal history information and how it can be shared. You can view docket sheets on the UJS Portal or request copies at the courthouse in Greensburg.
Expunged or sealed cases will not appear in searches. Under Pennsylvania law, certain offenses can be removed from public view. If a record has been expunged, it will not show up in Westmoreland County recent bookings or court record searches. A person can check their own record under 18 Pa.C.S. §9121 and challenge any errors they find.
Recent Bookings and Court Proceedings
Once someone is booked at the Westmoreland County Prison, the court process begins. A preliminary arraignment happens within hours. A magisterial district judge sets bail and reads the charges. If the person cannot post bail, they stay at the prison until the next hearing.
The preliminary hearing comes next. At this stage, the district attorney must show enough evidence to move the case forward in Westmoreland County. If the judge agrees, the case transfers to the Court of Common Pleas. There, it gets a CP docket number. Trial dates, motions, and plea offers are all tracked in the court file.
Westmoreland County has several magisterial district courts spread across its towns and townships. The location of the arrest determines which district court handles the early stages. All felony and serious misdemeanor cases end up at the county courthouse in Greensburg. You can track any case from recent booking to final ruling on the UJS Portal.
Public Records in Westmoreland County
The Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§67.101-3104, gives you the right to request records from Westmoreland County agencies. This includes the prison, the sheriff, and the courts. Submit a written request to the county's open records officer. You can find forms and tips at openrecords.pa.gov.
Westmoreland County must respond within five business days. They can grant the request, deny it, or ask for more time. If denied, you can appeal to the state Office of Open Records. Common requests include jail booking logs, arrest reports, and incident data. Most of these are public records in Westmoreland County.
Court records are handled by the Clerk of Courts. Docket sheets are free to view on the UJS Portal. Certified copies cost a small fee. The Westmoreland County courthouse is in downtown Greensburg at 2 North Main Street.
Note: Right-to-Know requests must be in writing and should describe the records you want as clearly as you can.
Nearby Counties
Westmoreland County shares borders with several other counties in western Pennsylvania. If an arrest happened near a county line, check the neighboring county for booking records as well.