Fayette County Inmate Population Records
Fayette County inmate population records are maintained by the county prison and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. The Fayette County Prison in Uniontown holds people awaiting trial and those serving shorter local sentences. State-sentenced incarcerated individuals are tracked through the free PADOC online locator, which covers all 24 state correctional institutions. This guide explains how to search the Fayette County inmate population, access the jail roster, find court records, and submit public records requests using official Pennsylvania channels.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Fayette County Inmate Population Overview
Fayette County sits in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, bordered by Westmoreland, Somerset, Greene, and Washington counties. The county seat is Uniontown, a city with deep roots in the coal mining industry. Understanding which system holds a person in custody is the first step in any Fayette County inmate search. The county prison holds local detainees, while state correctional institutions hold individuals sentenced to two or more years.
The Fayette County Prison is the primary holding facility for people awaiting trial in Fayette County courts and those serving shorter sentences. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections separately manages individuals convicted of felonies and given longer prison terms. These two populations do not overlap in the same database. The DOC inmate locator, which is free to use and updated daily, covers more than 36,000 men and women held in state facilities on any given day. Fayette County residents sentenced to state prison may be placed at any of the 24 State Correctional Institutions across Pennsylvania.
Both search tools require only a name or inmate number to get started. No account or login is needed.
Fayette County Prison and Sheriff Details
The Fayette County Prison is located at 61 E. Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401. The prison phone number is 724-430-6000. A warden oversees daily operations. The facility houses pre-trial detainees, sentenced county inmates, and individuals waiting on transfers to state institutions. Visiting hours, inmate mail rules, commissary procedures, and medical care information are available through the prison's official page at fayettecounty.org/prison.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office shares the Main Street address and can be reached at 724-430-4777. Sheriff James A. Custer leads the office, which handles warrant service, civil process, court security, prisoner transport, and concealed carry permits. The sheriff's office also manages jail transport and community programs. Fingerprinting services are offered for individuals who need background checks submitted through official state channels. Staff are available during regular business hours for in-person inquiries. The official sheriff's page is at fayettecounty.org/sheriff.
The Fayette County Prison also offers work release and reentry services to help incarcerated individuals prepare for return to the community. Volunteer programs and chaplaincy services are part of the facility's programming options. These services align with the broader goal of reducing recidivism and improving public safety outcomes in the Uniontown area.
Searching the Fayette County Jail Roster
The fastest way to search the Fayette County jail roster is to contact the prison directly at 724-430-6000. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is currently held in county custody and provide basic booking information. The jail roster changes daily as new inmates are booked and released. If a person was recently arrested, they may not yet appear in any online database, making a direct phone call the most reliable method for current status.
For individuals who may be in state custody, the Pennsylvania Official Inmate and Parolee Locator is the correct tool. Enter the person's last name in the search field. You can add a first name if the last name is common. The system returns a list showing each person's full name, date of birth, inmate number, current facility, and committing county. Selecting Fayette as the committing county narrows results to incarcerated individuals whose cases originated in this county. The locator also supports filters for gender, race, approximate age, date of birth, and projected release date.
The following image shows the PADOC Inmate Locator portal, the state's primary tool for searching the Fayette County inmate population held in state facilities.
This portal shows the search fields and filter options available for locating Fayette County inmates held at any of Pennsylvania's 24 state correctional institutions.
Pennsylvania DOC Resources for Fayette County
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections maintains a second direct access point for the inmate locator at cor.pa.gov. This portal allows searches by offender first name, middle name, last name, inmate number, or parole number. Clicking on an inmate number within the search results opens a detailed profile that includes a photo, physical description, and any aliases on record. Clicking the current location listed in the results takes you directly to the page for that state correctional institution.
The DOC locator is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no registration required. Data is updated daily to reflect changes in custody status. Self-reported fields such as middle name and date of birth may occasionally be inaccurate since they come from the inmates themselves rather than verified documents. If a search returns no results, try alternate spellings or search by inmate number if you have one. The locator also covers parolees under active supervision. Use the parolee search option to find individuals from Fayette County cases who have been released but remain under DOC oversight. The parolee locator is a companion tool on the same platform.
The following image shows the official Pennsylvania DOC website, the central resource for inmate population records, facility details, and statewide correctional data.
The DOC website provides direct links to the inmate locator, all 24 facility pages, visitation information, and research reports that cover the Fayette County prison population alongside statewide data.
Fayette County Court Records and Criminal History
Court records tied to Fayette County inmate cases are available through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal. The UJS Case Search covers all 67 counties, including Fayette. Search by participant name, docket number, or date of birth to pull up criminal case records. Results include charges, case status, dispositions, sentencing data, and scheduled court dates. Access is free and no account is needed. The system allows filtering by county, so limiting your search to Fayette returns only cases processed in Fayette County courts.
The Court of Common Pleas in Fayette County handles felony cases. Magisterial District Judge courts process preliminary hearings, summary offenses, and minor traffic matters. Criminal docket sheets are public records in Pennsylvania. Dispositions, charges, and sentence information are visible to any member of the public through the UJS portal. The Pennsylvania Courts website also provides self-help resources, forms, and guidance for people seeking certified copies of case documents.
Some records may be sealed under the Clean Slate Act, which is Act 56 of 2018. This law automatically seals certain misdemeanor convictions after ten years and summary offenses after five years if the person has remained crime-free. Sealed records do not appear in public searches. CHRIA, the Criminal History Record Information Act at 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91, governs what information can be shared and under what conditions. Employers who misuse criminal history data under CHRIA may face civil liability under 18 Pa.C.S. section 9183.
Criminal Background Checks for Fayette County
The Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system, known as PATCH, is the official tool for running background checks that include Fayette County criminal history. PATCH is maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police and can be accessed at epatch.pa.gov. Each check costs $22, as authorized under section 9152 of CHRIA. Results come back immediately for people with no record. Cases that do have a record require additional processing time. The system is available around the clock seven days a week for online submissions.
PATCH was created and is maintained under Pennsylvania's Criminal History Information Act contained in Chapter 91 of Title 18. The State Police Central Repository, located at 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, is the physical home of these records. The PATCH helpline at 1-888-QUERY-PA, which is 1-888-783-7972, handles assistance requests. All notarized copy requests must be submitted by mail rather than online. Public docket sheet information available through UJS Case Search is useful for reference but cannot substitute for an official PATCH background check in formal settings.
The following image shows the Pennsylvania PATCH system, the official background check tool for Fayette County and all other Pennsylvania counties.
PATCH gives members of the public, businesses, and authorized agencies a straightforward way to check criminal history for people with ties to Fayette County and the rest of Pennsylvania.
Fayette County Open Records and RTK Requests
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, found at 65 P.S. sections 67.101 through 67.3104, gives the public the right to request records from any government agency in the state. Fayette County has a designated Open Records Officer who accepts requests through the county's online portal at fayettecounty.org/open-records. Requests can also be submitted by mail or in person at the county offices in Uniontown. The standard copy fee is $0.25 per page. Agencies must respond within five business days but may extend that window by up to 30 days for complex requests.
If the county denies a request or does not respond in time, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. Appeals must be filed within 15 business days of the agency's response or the original deadline. The OOR offers mediation at no cost and publishes its final determinations online. For records held by the state DOC rather than Fayette County, the DOC Right-to-Know Law Office is at 1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. Contact that office at (717) 728-7763 or by email at RA-docrighttoknow@pa.gov.
Federal Inmates with Fayette County Ties
Some individuals connected to Fayette County are held in federal custody rather than state or county facilities. Federal inmates do not appear in the PADOC locator or local prison records. The Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator covers federal inmates back to 1982. Search by first and last name or by a BOP register number. Results show the person's current facility, projected release date, race, sex, and age. Federal sentences follow federal guidelines and differ significantly from state sentences in structure and time served.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole handles supervision for individuals released from state prison on parole. PBPP maintains records on parolees who have Fayette County cases in their history. County-level probation is managed separately by the Fayette County probation office and does not appear in state DOC records. The DOC Reports and Dashboards page publishes statistical data on incarcerations, releases, and population trends statewide, though it does not track federal inmates.
Nearby Counties
Fayette County borders several other southwestern Pennsylvania counties. If you are uncertain which county holds the records you need, the links below connect you to nearby inmate population data and jail rosters.