Westmoreland County Civil Records
Westmoreland County civil court records are held at the courthouse at 2 North Main Street in Greensburg. The Court of Common Pleas for the 10th Judicial District handles civil cases filed in the county. Westmoreland County also has magisterial district courts that manage small claims, traffic matters, summary offenses, and other local cases. Civil filings in Westmoreland County include lawsuits, judgments, liens, and family law matters. You can search for records in person at the courthouse, through the UJS Portal, or by contacting a specific magisterial district court. The Prothonotary's office in Greensburg is the central point for all civil court documents in Westmoreland County.
Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas
The Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas is part of the 10th Judicial District. The courthouse is at 2 North Main Street in Greensburg, PA 15601. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 3732, the court has broad jurisdiction over civil cases. It hears contract disputes, property claims, personal injury suits, and equity actions. The court also handles appeals from the magisterial district courts in the county.
The Westmoreland County government website has details on county offices, court divisions, and contact information. You can find hours, staff names, and links to filing resources on this site. The courthouse in Greensburg is where all civil case files for Westmoreland County are stored. Walk-in access is available during business hours.
The image below shows the Westmoreland County court records page with links to court resources.
This page lists court divisions, offices, and links for finding civil records in Westmoreland County.
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Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas 10th Judicial District 2 North Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601 |
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Westmoreland County Courthouse 2 North Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601 |
Westmoreland County District Courts
Westmoreland County has several magisterial district courts spread across the county. These courts handle a range of matters at the local level. They are the first stop for many types of cases before they reach the Court of Common Pleas.
The magisterial district courts in Westmoreland County handle traffic violations, preliminary hearings in criminal cases, and summary criminal offenses. On the civil side, they hear small claims cases. They also handle emergency protection from abuse petitions and municipal code violations. These courts serve as the front line of the court system in the county.
If you need records from a magisterial district court in Westmoreland County, you can access them through the UJS Portal or by contacting the specific court. Each magisterial district court has its own office and staff. The UJS Portal lets you search by party name or docket number across all magisterial courts in the county.
Cases that are appealed from a magisterial district court move to the Court of Common Pleas. At that point, the record is kept by the Prothonotary at the courthouse in Greensburg. If you are not sure which court heard your case, start with the UJS Portal.
Searching Westmoreland County Civil Records
There are several ways to find civil court records in Westmoreland County. The courthouse at 2 North Main Street in Greensburg is the main site. Staff at the Prothonotary office can search by name, case number, or date. Bring a photo ID when you visit.
The UJS Portal is a free tool for online case searches. You can look up Westmoreland County cases by party name or docket number. The portal covers both Court of Common Pleas and magisterial district court cases. It shows case type, filing date, and status. Full documents are not on the portal. Under 204 Pa. Code § 213.81, the courts set rules on what is available online versus in person.
- Visit the Prothonotary at 2 North Main Street in Greensburg
- Search the UJS Portal for case data
- Contact a specific magisterial district court for local case records
- Use the UJS Case Search for broad lookups across all courts
Public Access to Westmoreland County Records
Civil court records in Westmoreland County are public records. The Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 gives anyone the right to request government records. This includes most civil case filings, docket entries, and court documents. You do not need to be a party to the case.
Not all records are open. Sealed cases, records that involve minors, and certain financial data may be restricted. The public records policies of the Pennsylvania courts explain what is available. Under 204 Pa. Code § 213.81, courts weigh public access against privacy. Ask the Prothonotary in Westmoreland County if you are not sure whether a record is open.
You can also file a formal Right-to-Know request with the Westmoreland County government. The county must respond within five business days. Most civil court records are provided without trouble.
Civil Cases in Westmoreland County
The Court of Common Pleas in Westmoreland County hears many types of civil cases. Contract claims and property disputes are among the most common. Personal injury suits, equity actions, and tax lien cases are also filed here. Divorce, custody, and support cases are part of the family law docket but are civil in nature.
The county government website shows the range of offices and services tied to the court system in Westmoreland County.
This site has links to all county departments and court offices in Westmoreland County.
Name change petitions, adoption cases, and estate matters are also part of the civil docket. Each case type has its own rules for filing. The Prothonotary can help guide you to the right docket for the record you need in Westmoreland County.
Nearby Counties
Westmoreland County is in southwestern Pennsylvania east of Pittsburgh. If you think your case may have been filed in a nearby county, check the location of the events or where the parties live.