Fayette County Police Records Access Guide
Fayette County is located in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, about an hour south of Pittsburgh. About 130,000 people live here, with Uniontown as the county seat. Law enforcement records in Fayette County come from the Sheriff's office, the District Attorney, the Clerk of Courts, local police departments, and the Pennsylvania State Police. Each office maintains a distinct category of records, and understanding where to look saves time when searching for specific information. This guide walks through how to find Fayette County police records using official county contacts, state systems like PATCH, and free online court tools.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Fayette County Sheriff and Police Records Contacts
Fayette County maintains a full set of law enforcement and court offices in Uniontown. Each office handles a distinct category of records and services. Knowing which office to contact saves time and ensures your request reaches the right person.
The Fayette County Sheriff's office handles civil process, warrant enforcement, court security, and prisoner transport. You can reach the Sheriff's office directly at 724-430-1295. For criminal court records, contact the Clerk of Courts at 724-430-1253. The Prothonotary manages civil case records and can be reached at 724-430-1272.
The District Attorney's office, led by Chief Law Enforcement Officer Michael A. Aubele, is located at 61 East Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401. You can reach the DA's office at 724-430-1245. The DA prosecutes all criminal cases in Fayette County and oversees major investigations involving local police and PSP.
The image below is from the Fayette County official website, which provides a central hub for all county department contacts and services.
For Open Records requests, the county's designated RTK officer can be reached at 724-430-1200, extension 1504. The Jail, which holds individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences, can be reached at 724-430-1222. Each office operates under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, which requires a response within five business days.
The Register of Wills, reachable at 724-430-1206, handles probate and estate records, which are separate from police records but may intersect with criminal investigations involving decedents' estates.
Fayette County Police Records Staff Directory
The Fayette County staff directory provides a complete list of county office contacts, including all law enforcement and court services personnel. This is the most direct way to confirm current contact information before submitting a records request.
The image below is from the Fayette County staff directory page, which lists all county departments and staff members with phone numbers and locations.
The directory is especially useful when you need to confirm the right person to address for a specific records request. Different types of records go to different offices, and the directory helps identify the correct contact quickly.
When submitting any RTK request in Fayette County, address it to the specific agency that holds the records you need. A request sent to the wrong office will cause delays, as that office may redirect it rather than forwarding it directly. The directory eliminates this confusion.
Fayette County Criminal Court Records
Criminal case records for Fayette County are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Uniontown. All criminal proceedings from arrest through sentencing generate court documents that are filed with the Clerk. These include charging documents, motions, plea agreements, verdicts, and sentencing orders.
Adult criminal records are generally public. Juvenile records are sealed by law. Expunged and sealed adult records are also not accessible through any public system. If you are looking for a specific criminal case, the free Pennsylvania UJS Portal provides online docket access across all 67 counties without any fee. Search by name or docket number to review available case information.
Criminal records are governed under 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 9101-9183, the Criminal History Record Information Act. CHRIA controls access to criminal record data and sets rules for how that information may be used. Certified copies of court records can be obtained from the Clerk of Courts at 724-430-1253 with applicable copy fees.
Note: Court docket entries provide a record of case activity but may not include the full text of every filed document. In-person review at the courthouse may be necessary for complete records.
Fayette County Right-to-Know Process
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104 gives residents the right to request public records from government agencies. Fayette County has a designated RTK officer to handle formal requests. The Open Records office is reachable at 724-430-1200, extension 1504.
Agencies must respond within five business days of receiving a request. Possible responses include granting access, denying access with a written explanation, or requesting a 30-day extension. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. If a request is denied, you may appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov or by calling 717-346-9903 at no cost.
Commonly available records through RTK in Fayette County include completed incident reports from closed investigations, public employee names and salary information, and agency policies and procedures. Records tied to active investigations, juvenile cases, witness identities, and home addresses of judges and law enforcement officers are typically withheld or redacted.
PATCH and State Police Records in Fayette County
The Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History system, PATCH, provides statewide criminal background checks through the Pennsylvania State Police. The fee is $22. PATCH covers all Pennsylvania counties, including Fayette, and returns conviction data governed under 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 9101-9183.
Submit PATCH requests online at the PATCH overview page. Searches run by name and date of birth and return results quickly. Arrests that did not lead to conviction are not included in PATCH results. Federal records and records from other states are also excluded.
The Pennsylvania State Police patrol rural townships in Fayette County. PSP incident reports are state agency records available through the PSP Records Request portal. For RTK requests specifically directed to PSP, use the PSP RTK request page. Crash reports from PSP cost $22 and can be ordered through the crash report request page.
For sex offender information in Fayette County, use the free public search on the Pennsylvania Megan's Law website. Search by name, address, or zip code to locate registered offenders anywhere in the county. Annual crime statistics for Fayette County are available through the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System.
Nearby Counties
Fayette County shares borders with several southwestern Pennsylvania counties. If your records search involves incidents near county lines, check these neighboring counties as well.