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The Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. The office listed for court administration is the Court Administrator's office in Greensburg.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas |
| Main Address | Westmoreland County Courthouse, 2 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 |
| Main Phone | 724-830-3828 |
| Court Administrator | Amy M. DeMatt, Court Administrator |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Greensburg) |
How to Search Westmoreland County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case or docket number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. The county courthouse in Greensburg is the main place to ask about records.
Online
Go to ujsportal.pacourts.us to search Pennsylvania court dockets.
Search by name or docket number, then open the case summary.
Confirm case details with the court office before relying on them.
Best for: Quick docket lookups by name or number
In Person
Go to 2 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the Court Administrator's office which division holds your records.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call 724-830-3828 to ask how to request court records.
Have the full name and case number ready before you call.
Ask the office for its current request steps and any charges.
Best for: Confirming requirements before you visit
Search by Name on PennsylvaniaCourts.org
Go to PennsylvaniaCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Westmoreland County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Westmoreland County's Court of Common Pleas received 14,469 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of 15,300. Filings rose 1.9% from CY 2023.
14,469
Total filings in CY 2024
15,300
Total dispositions in CY 2024
1,315
Filings per judicial position
+1.9%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 14,469 | 14,204 | +1.9% |
| Total Dispositions | 15,300 | 14,134 | +8.2% |
| Criminal Filings | 4,354 | 4,270 | +2.0% |
| Civil Filings | 3,526 | 3,039 | +16.0% |
| Family Law Filings | 5,586 | 5,850 | -4.5% |
| Probate Filings | 487 | 435 | +12.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~56 | ~55 | ~+1.8% |
| Juvenile Filings | 516 | 610 | -15.4% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | 11 | 11 | +0.0% |
The largest change was in civil filings, which rose by 487 (+16.0%).
How Have Court Filings Changed in Westmoreland County?
Total filings in Westmoreland County rose over the last five years, from 13,051 in CY 2020 to 14,469 in CY 2024. Dispositions are shown next to filings for each year.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | 14,469 | 15,300 | +1.9% |
| CY 2023 | 14,204 | 14,134 | -0.1% |
| CY 2022 | 14,216 | 15,426 | -0.9% |
| CY 2021 | 14,351 | 14,715 | +10.0% |
| CY 2020 | 13,051 | 13,252 | -22.9% |
Filings changed +10.9% between CY 2020 and CY 2024. The largest annual increase was +10.0% in CY 2021, and the largest decrease was -22.9% in CY 2020. In the latest year, civil filings drove the change. Years are calendar years, as reported by the AOPC.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Westmoreland County?
Family law cases are the largest category in Westmoreland County, at 38.6% of 14,469 filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 4,354 | 30.1% | +2.0% |
| Civil | 3,526 | 24.4% | +16.0% |
| Family law | 5,586 | 38.6% | -4.5% |
| Probate | 487 | 3.4% | +12.0% |
| Juvenile | 516 | 3.6% | -15.4% |
| Mental health | 57 | 0.4% | +1.9% |
Civil filings grew fastest (+16.0%) and juvenile delinquency filings fell fastest (-15.4%).
How Does Westmoreland County Compare With Pennsylvania Overall?
Westmoreland County accounted for 2.75% of the 526,789 cases filed in Pennsylvania's Courts of Common Pleas in CY 2024.
| Metric | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 14,469 | 526,789 | 2.75% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +1.9% | +1.7% | 0.1 points above state |
| Filings per judicial position | 1,315 | 1,140 | 15.4% above state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | 1,391 | 1,172 | 18.7% above state |
| Criminal share of filings | 30.1% | 23.6% | 6.5 points above state |
| Civil share of filings | 24.4% | 28.8% | 4.4 points below state |
| Family law share of filings | 38.6% | 42.1% | 3.5 points below state |
Each judicial position in Westmoreland County handled more new cases than the statewide average (1,315 vs 1,140), and criminal cases made up 30.1% of its filings compared with 23.6% statewide. Statewide figures use the same categories and the same counties' exclusions as the county figures.
Westmoreland County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Pennsylvania statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Westmoreland County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 7.7% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 99.5% of Pennsylvania's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
29,726
Violent crimes, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025
176,359
Property crimes, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
227.6
Violent crime rate per 100K, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025 (population 13,059,432)
-7.7%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (206,085 vs 223,384)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 546 | 4.2 | 685 | -20.3% |
| Rape | 3,510 | 26.9 | 3,928 | -10.6% |
| Robbery | 5,889 | 45.1 | 6,779 | -13.1% |
| Aggravated assault | 19,781 | 151.5 | 21,301 | -7.1% |
| Violent crimes total | 29,726 | 227.6 | 32,693 | -9.1% |
| Burglary | 13,934 | 106.7 | 15,398 | -9.5% |
| Larceny-theft | 136,448 | 1,044.8 | 148,774 | -8.3% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 24,699 | 189.1 | 24,901 | -0.8% |
| Property crimes total | 176,359 | 1,350.4 | 190,691 | -7.5% |
Rates use the Pennsylvania 2025 population of 13,059,432. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Westmoreland County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Westmoreland County Courthouse Locations
Westmoreland County has 1 listed courthouse, in Greensburg. Check your notice or summons for the courtroom and division before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland County Courthouse (Greensburg) | 2 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 | 724-830-3828 | Court Administrator, Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas (listed for the county) |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Westmoreland County?
Pennsylvania cases start in trial or minor courts, depending on the matter, and appeals go to higher courts. Check the court named on your paperwork, and confirm with the Court Administrator's office in Greensburg at 724-830-3828.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Minor court matter | Magisterial District Court | Magisterial District Courts are Pennsylvania's minor courts. |
| Felony or other trial-level case | Court of Common Pleas, Westmoreland County | The county's trial court of general jurisdiction; call 724-830-3828 to confirm the division. |
| Appeal from a trial court | Superior Court or Commonwealth Court | Pennsylvania's intermediate appellate courts. |
| Final appeal | Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | The highest court in the state. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking matters are handled outside the court. |
| Federal case | U.S. District Court for Pennsylvania | Federal cases are not handled by county courts. |
Are Westmoreland County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Pennsylvania court case records are public, with exceptions set by the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania and by court orders.
Public records
Case records of the courts and Magisterial District Courts are open to the public under the Unified Judicial System's Public Access Policy.
Restricted or confidential records
Records that the policy or a court order makes confidential are not public. Ask the Court Administrator's office which records are restricted in a given case.
Online access
The UJS Web Portal lists case information for Pennsylvania courts. Not every document is available online.
In-person access
Visit the county courthouse at 2 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, or call 724-830-3828 to confirm the office for your records.
Fees
Fee amounts are not listed here. Ask the Court Administrator's office for current copy charges before you request records.
How to Search Westmoreland County Court Records Online
You can look up case information for Westmoreland County through the statewide Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal and county offices.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, or family.
- Open the Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal for statewide docket searches.
- Search by participant name, docket number, or citation number.
- Review the docket sheet for hearing dates, charges, and dispositions.
- Request documents that are not online from the court or county office in Westmoreland County.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Docket sheets for common pleas and magisterial district court criminal cases, searchable by name or docket number. | Docket information is shown online, but filed documents are generally obtained from the clerk of courts. |
| Traffic | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Magisterial district court traffic and summary dockets, including dispositions. | Not every document is online; contact the magisterial district court for copies. |
| Civil | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Magisterial district court civil dockets are searchable in the portal. | Common pleas civil cases are generally not in the statewide portal; check the Westmoreland County prothonotary for those records. |
| Small claims | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Civil and landlord-tenant dockets from magisterial district courts. | Case information only; judgments and filings may need a request to the court. |
| Family law | Prothonotary or Domestic Relations office of Westmoreland County | Contact the county office for divorce, custody, and support case status. | Family cases are generally not in the statewide docket search and are often restricted. |
| Probate | Register of Wills of Westmoreland County | Estate files are maintained by the county Register of Wills. | Probate records are not part of the statewide docket search; request copies from the Register of Wills. |
| Juvenile | Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County (restricted access) | Juvenile records are confidential and not publicly searchable. | Only parties and authorized persons can obtain juvenile case information from the court. |
Use the UJS Web Portal to search Westmoreland County court cases, and contact the county office for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type and court level from your paperwork.
- Open the UJS Web Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us.
- Search by name or docket number and note the docket number from the results.
- Review the docket for case status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Call 724-830-3828 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| All case types | UJS Web Portal | Case information and dockets where the portal lists them | Not every document is online; contact 724-830-3828 for records not shown |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Westmoreland County
Contact the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas before paying a fine, citation, or court cost to confirm which payment methods it accepts.
- Phone: Call 724-830-3828 to ask which payment methods the office accepts and what each covers.
- In person: Go to the county courthouse, 2 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, and ask the office which payments it takes.
Parking tickets are generally paid to the agency that issued them, not to the court.
Westmoreland County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Westmoreland County court records?
Use the UJS Web Portal to search by name or docket number, or call 724-830-3828 for help.
Are Westmoreland County court records public?
Most are, under the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, but records restricted by that policy or a court order are not public.
How do I find a criminal case in Westmoreland County?
Search the UJS Web Portal by name or docket number, or call 724-830-3828 if the case does not appear.
How do I find a court date in Westmoreland County?
Check your notice or summons for the date and courtroom, then call 724-830-3828 to confirm the schedule.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Westmoreland County?
Call 724-830-3828 to confirm which payment methods the office accepts before you pay.
How many cases are filed in Westmoreland County each year?
4,270 new criminal cases were filed in Westmoreland County in 2023, according to the AOPC 2023 caseload report.
What is the most common case type in Westmoreland County?
Criminal is the only case type with published 2023 figures for Westmoreland County, so the most common type cannot be confirmed from the figures on this page.
Is crime in Pennsylvania rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 9.1% to 29,726 in 2025 from 32,693 in 2024, and property crimes fell 7.5% to 176,359 from 190,691, as reported to the FBI. These are Pennsylvania statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Westmoreland County Common Pleas CourtMore Info
| Address: | 2 N. Main St., Greensburg, PA, 15601 |
| Phone Number: | 724-830-3828 |
| Fax: | 724-830-3680 |
| Website: | http://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas/individual-county-courts/westmoreland-county |
DerryMore Info
| Address: | 576 East Main Street, Hummelstown, PA, 17036 |
| Phone Number: | (717) 583-1912 |
| Fax: | (717) 583-1915 |
| Website: | https://www.dauphincounty.org/government/court_departments/magisterial_district_judges.php |
MurrysvilleMore Info
| Address: | 1042 Corporate Drive, Export, PA, 15632 |
| Phone Number: | (724) 327-8322 |
| Fax: | (724) 327-1524 |
| Website: | https://www.countyoffice.org/export-district-court-murrysville-pa-b78/ |
Useful Links
- Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website - Courts - Access information on court rules, court schedules, and court administration in Westmoreland County for public reference.
- Pennsylvania Courts - Courts of Common Pleas - Provides an overview, structure, and contact information for the Courts of Common Pleas across Pennsylvania, including Westmoreland County.
- Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal - A single destination for accessing Pennsylvania courts' public records, including docket sheets and court calendar information.
- Find a Court - Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System - A tool to locate courts by county, including Westmoreland County, with links to local court websites and contact info.
- Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website - Prothonotary - Provides forms and documents for filing civil cases, and marriage licenses, in Westmoreland County's Prothonotary Office.
- Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website - Register of Wills - Access to resources for probate records, estate filings, and inheritance tax information in Westmoreland County.
- Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website - Clerk of Courts - Offers forms and guidance for accessing criminal court records and related services in Westmoreland County.
- Westmoreland Bar Association | Serving Westmoreland County - Provides legal resources, attorney listings, and public service information supporting the Westmoreland County legal community.
- Legal Aid of Southwestern PA - Free Legal Help - Offers free legal assistance in civil matters to eligible clients in Westmoreland County and surrounding areas.
- PA Law Help - Free Legal Information and Resources - Comprehensive source of free legal information and resources, including guides for self-representation in Pennsylvania courts.
- Allegheny County Bar Association - Although focused on Allegheny County, provides useful legal resources and services relevant to neighboring Westmoreland County residents.
- Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website - Sheriff - Details on the Sheriff's office responsibilities, including court security and civil process service in Westmoreland County.
- Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website - Adult Probation and Parole - Information on probation services, parole conditions, and criminal supervision in Westmoreland County.
- Westmoreland County, PA - Official Website - District Attorney - Provides access to resources and information related to prosecutorial functions in Westmoreland County.
- PA Disciplinary Board - Find an Attorney - Verify attorney credentials and find Pennsylvania legal professionals, including those practicing in Westmoreland County.
- Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network - Legal Aid Directory - Directory of legal aid organizations, offering support and services to residents of Westmoreland County and the entire state.
- People's Bank - Court Ordered Payments - Provides resources and guidelines for making online court-ordered payments, applicable to Westmoreland County residents.
- Judicare Legal Services - Affordable Legal Advice - Provides affordable legal services to qualified clients, assisting with various civil and criminal matters in Pennsylvania's counties.
- U.S. Attorney’s Office - Western District of Pennsylvania - Federal prosecutorial office providing legal representation and resources for cases in Western Pennsylvania regions.
- North Western PA Trial Lawyers Association - Network supporting the professional development of trial attorneys serving Pennsylvania's Northwestern regions, including Westmoreland County.
Table of Contents
- Westmoreland County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Westmoreland County Court Records
- Westmoreland County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Westmoreland County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Westmoreland County?
- How Does Westmoreland County Compare With Pennsylvania Overall?
- Westmoreland County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Westmoreland County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Westmoreland County?
- Are Westmoreland County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Westmoreland County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Westmoreland County
- Westmoreland County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links