Westmoreland County Pennsylvania Inmate Records
Westmoreland County inmate population records are held by the Westmoreland County Prison in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for state-sentenced inmates. You can search for current and recently held inmates using the PA inmate locator and other tools on this page. Westmoreland County is east of Pittsburgh in southwestern Pennsylvania and is one of the larger counties in the state. This guide covers how to find inmates, contact the prison, request public records, and access court records tied to Westmoreland County's inmate population.
Westmoreland County Quick Facts
Westmoreland County Prison Inmate Population
The Westmoreland County Prison is at 3000 S. Grande Boulevard in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. This is a larger county jail facility that holds people awaiting trial in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas and those serving sentences of up to two years. The prison is managed by the county, with a warden overseeing all operations. Reach the prison at 724-832-6000.
Westmoreland County is one of the more populous counties in Pennsylvania, and its prison population reflects that size. Inmates at the Westmoreland County Prison may be charged with anything from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Those sentenced to more than two years are transferred to a state correctional institution operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. The PA DOC holds more than 36,000 inmates across 24 SCIs in Pennsylvania. SCI Laurel Highlands, located in Somerset County, is a nearby state facility that serves inmates from the southwestern Pennsylvania region.
The Westmoreland County Prison website provides information on visiting rules, inmate mail, telephone access, commissary services, work release programs, and medical care. Work release is available for eligible inmates at Westmoreland County Prison, allowing them to leave during the day for approved employment.
The image above shows the Westmoreland County Prison website with details on inmate services, visiting procedures, and work release eligibility. Check the prison site before visiting to confirm current hours and requirements.
| Facility |
Westmoreland County Prison 3000 S. Grande Boulevard Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone: 724-832-6000 Fax: 724-830-3810 |
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| Warden | Warden oversees facility operations |
| Website | co.westmoreland.pa.us/prison |
How to Find an Inmate in Westmoreland County
For people held at the Westmoreland County Prison, call 724-832-6000 directly. Local jail custody is not always listed in an online roster, so a phone call confirms status faster. For inmates transferred to state prison, use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections inmate locator at pa.gov. The PA locator is updated daily and covers all 24 state correctional institutions.
You can also search the PADOC portal directly at cor.pa.gov. For federal inmates from Westmoreland County, the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator is available at bop.gov. Federal cases in this region go through the Western District of Pennsylvania. Court records connected to Westmoreland County arrests can be searched at ujsportal.pacourts.us by name or case number.
The Westmoreland County Courts website at 2 N. Main Street in Greensburg has court calendars, docket access, and contact information for all court divisions. Use the UJS portal for online docket searches, or visit the courthouse in Greensburg to request certified copies of criminal case records.
Note: Parolee status for Westmoreland County residents released from state prison is managed by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov. The PBPP handles all state parole supervision in Pennsylvania.
Westmoreland County Sheriff and Warrants
The Westmoreland County Sheriff is James Albert. The Sheriff's Office is at 301 Courthouse Square in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The main phone is 724-830-3800, the fax is 724-830-3810, and the email is sheriff@co.westmoreland.pa.us. The Sheriff's Office handles warrant service, civil process, inmate transport, fingerprinting, and Sheriff's sales across Westmoreland County.
Deputies are responsible for transporting Westmoreland County inmates to and from court hearings and between facilities. Active warrants can be checked through the UJS portal or by contacting the Sheriff's Office. The office also manages community programs and handles requests for warrant-related records under the Right-to-Know Law.
The Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office website shown above has information on warrant service, civil process, and public records requests for Westmoreland County. Contact the office to verify warrant status or submit a records request.
Westmoreland County Inmate Public Records
Inmate and arrest records in Westmoreland County are public under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. sections 67.101 through 67.3104. You can submit a written request to the Westmoreland County Open Records Officer to receive copies of jail records, arrest logs, or other documents related to the inmate population. No reason is needed to make a request. The county must respond within five business days.
Use the form on the Westmoreland County open records page to submit a request online. The copy fee is $0.25 per page. If a request is denied, you may appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov.
The Westmoreland County open records page above allows residents to submit Right-to-Know requests online. Use this page to request inmate records, jail logs, and related public documents from Westmoreland County agencies.
For criminal background checks on Westmoreland County residents, use the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system at epatch.pa.gov. PATCH is run by the Pennsylvania State Police. The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91, governs the collection, storage, and release of criminal records in Pennsylvania.
Westmoreland County Court and Criminal Records
The Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas handles all felony cases in the county. Misdemeanor and preliminary matters are handled by Magisterial District Judge courts throughout Westmoreland County. All court records are available through the UJS portal and at the courthouse in Greensburg.
The Westmoreland County Courts website at 2 N. Main Street in Greensburg covers criminal, civil, family, and juvenile court records. You can search online dockets, view court calendars, and request certified copies. The Prothonotary holds civil records while the Clerk of Courts manages criminal case files in Westmoreland County.
After an arrest in Westmoreland County, the case moves to the Magisterial District Judge for arraignment and preliminary hearing. If enough evidence exists, the case proceeds to the Court of Common Pleas. Each step creates a public docket entry accessible through the UJS portal. Families and attorneys can track Westmoreland County cases online at no cost through the UJS system.
Note: Certified copies of Westmoreland County court records must be obtained from the Clerk of Courts in person or by written request. The UJS portal provides public docket access but not certified document copies.
Nearby Counties
Westmoreland County borders several other southwestern Pennsylvania counties. If an inmate was charged or transferred in a neighboring county, check those pages for records.