Fayette County Court Records

Per the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Section 1.0, Pennsylvania court records refer to any document (orders, opinions, judgments, decrees), indices, and docket for any case filed with, obtained, and kept by a court or custodian. They exclude drafts, memoranda, correspondence, worksheets, notes, and judges' and court personnel's work products.

The Clerk of Courts is the custodian of all criminal case records, and the Prothonotary's Office is the custodian of all civil case records in Fayette County. Record seekers can easily find court records online or in person from these custodians. A court record typically reveals the following information:

• Case details (case caption, number, and type, filing date, and reference numbers )
• Case participants (plaintiff, defendant, and attorney's names and addresses and defendant’s date of birth, race, and sex)
• Status information (case status, status date, and processing status)
• Calendar events (event type, schedule start date and time, room, judge’s name, and schedule status)
• Case docket entries (date, category, entry, filer, description, and attachment)
• Case judgment (date, creditor, debtor, description, and amount)
• Charges (charge number, grade, description, offense date, and disposition)
• Disposition and sentencing details (case disposition, disposition date, offense sequence/disposition, and offense disposition)

Are Court Records Public in Fayette County?

Yes. Section 3.0 of the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System and Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Law grants public access to court records. Therefore, anyone can view and copy court records at any court in Fayette County. However, not all court records are available for public perusal. Examples of confidential court information and documents in Fayette County are:

• Driver license numbers
• Social Security Numbers
• Minors’ educational records
• Medical/Psychological records
• Income and Expense Statement
• Agreements between the parties
• State Identification (SID) Numbers
• Children and Youth Services’ records
• Financial account numbers and source documents
• Marital Property Inventory and Pre-Trial Statement
• Abuse victim’s address and other contact information
• Minors’ names and dates of birth, excluding minors charged as defendants in criminal matters

Fayette County Court Records Search

Fayette County residents can conduct court records search via the following methods:

• Online through any third-party site
• An online approved third-party account
• In person at the court where the case was heard
• Online through the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal

Fayette County Court Records Search by Name

Record seekers can obtain copies of court records in person at the court where the case was handled by providing a name to the record staff. Copies of court records attract a small fee of $0.25. The Fayette County Clerk of Courts provides free access to criminal court records online through the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal. Users can search records by attorney, organization, or participant name.

Fayette County Courts

The Fayette County court structure comprises Courts of Common Pleas located in the 26th Judicial District and minor or special courts presided over by magisterial district judges (MDJs). Below are the addresses of the courts in Fayette County:

Fayette County Courthouse
61 East Main Street
1st Floor
Uniontown, PA 15401

Magisterial District 14-1-01
88 North Gallatin Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: (724) 439-2954
Fax: (724) 434-2787

Magisterial District 14-1-02
404 South Pittsburgh Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
Phone: (724) 628-8060
Fax: (724) 628-0631

Magisterial District 14-2-01
362 South Mount Vernon Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: (724) 439-2644
Fax: (724) 434-2780

Magisterial District 14-2-02
27 Nickmans Plaza
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
Phone: (724) 437-0557
Fax: (724) 434-2769

Magisterial District 14-2-03
113C Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
Phone: (724) 785-6966
Fax: (724) 785-7402

Magisterial District 14-3-02
1 East Church Avenue
Masontown PA 15461
Phone: (724) 583-1620
Fax: (724) 583-1624

Magisterial District 14-3-04
3177 Pittsburgh Road
P.O. Box 409
Star Junction, PA 15482
Phone: (724) 736-0570
Fax: (724) 736-0575

Fayette County Superior Court Case Search

The Pennsylvania Superior Court handles all criminal and civil appeals from the Fayette County Courts of Common Pleas and appeals relating to children and family cases. The court issues Superior Court records online, by mail, and in-person to members of the public.

Online requesters can search, view, and print Superior Court records using the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal. Users must click the ‘Appellate’ or ‘Docket Number’ option from the dropdown to search by court name or docket number.

Mail requesters must send a completed Request for Access Form and the necessary fees to any of the Superior Court Prothonotary's Addresses. The Court charges $0.50 per page for copies of records, certified copies cost $8, and additional copies cost $1 per page.

Individuals can also visit the Prothonotary's locations during business hours to get Superior Court records in person. Requests can be made from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In-person requesters must provide a valid ID and complete a public access viewing form before the request can be processed.

Fayette County District Court Records

Fayette County falls within the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania's 26th Judicial District. Record seekers can request District Court records in person at the Magisterial District location where the case was handled. These courts accept weekday requests from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. p.m. and close from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily. In-person requesters must provide a name or case number to facilitate the search. Copies of records will only be released after the appropriate payments have been made.

Fayette County Criminal Records

Record seekers can begin their criminal records search by requesting Fayette County arrest records from the County Jail. The department accepts in-person requests for arrest records during business hours. The customer must provide the arrested person’s name or arrest date to process the request. Requesters can also download the Sheriff’s app on their smartphone or device to access inmate arrest information online. The County Jail is located at:

Fayette County Jail
254 McClellandtown Rd.
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: (724) 430-1222
Fax: (724) 430-3059

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) provides copies of criminal records by mail and online through the PATCH site. Online users must pay a fee of $22 by credit card or by billing a pre-established account to access the site. An additional non-refundable fee of $5 applies for a notarized copy. Mail requesters must submit a completed form SP 4-164 and the required fees (payable by check or money order) to:

Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository
164 1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

Fayette County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Clerk of Courts handles all criminal cases in Fayette County. Most records maintained by the clerk are open for public inspection. Inquirers can view criminal case records on the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal. The search criteria are by attorney, calendar event, citation number, complaint number, date filed, docket number, incident number, participant name, organization, or SID. Alternatively, interested persons can visit the Clerk of Courts to request copies of criminal case records. The Courthouse opens on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. p.m. and closes from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily. The Clerk charges $0.25 per page for copies of criminal case records, $10 for certified copies, and $11.25 for search fee. Contact the Clerk of Courts by phone at (724) 430-1253, fax at (724) 438-8410, or email at tdye@fayettepa.org to inquire if copies of criminal case records can be obtained via other means.

Get Fayette County Civil Court Records

The Fayette County Prothonotary oversees all civil case matters as the clerk for the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas. All civil court records kept in the Prothonotary Office are available for public view unless sealed by the court. Individuals can conduct a search by using any of the three public terminals within the office or an off-site third-party account. Copies of civil court records can be obtained in person from the record staff. All in-person requests should be made during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Record seekers can also complete the Request for Access Form and mail it to the Prothonotary Office. To facilitate the search, requesters must identify or describe the desired civil court records with specificity. The clerk will charge $0.25 per page for copies of civil court records and $14 for certified copies. Large copy requests for civil court records require a non-refundable $20 deposit.

Fayette County Family Court Records

The Fayette County Prothonotary’s Office disseminates family court records online through a third-party vendor, by mail, and in person. Mail requesters can send the office a completed Request for Access Form and the appropriate fees. In-person requesters can use any of the three public terminals within the office to view and print copies of family court records. Alternatively, they can ask the record staff to search and provide copies of family court records. In-person requests can be made from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies of family court records cost $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $14.

Fayette Dissolution of Marriage Records

Individuals can obtain copies of The Fayette County dissolution of marriage records by mail from the Prothonotary’s Office. A completed Certified Divorce Decree Request Form and a $14 money order or cash are required to process the request. The turnabout is three (3) business days.

Fayette County Marriage and Divorce Records

Fayette County public records comprise marriage and divorce records. Therefore, anyone can request to view or obtain copies of these records at the appropriate custodian's office. The Register of Wills Office maintains all Fayette County marriage records. Requesters must mail a completed Application for Certified Marriage License Form with a check for $10 to the office to retrieve Fayette County marriage certificates.

The Fayette County Prothonotary’s Office is the custodian of divorce records. To obtain copies of divorce records, record seekers must mail a completed Certified Divorce Decree Request Form and a $14 money order or cash to the office. Customers must provide a phone number where they can be reached with further questions and a return address. The processing time for divorce record requests is three (3) business days.

Fayette Birth and Death Records

The Register of Wills Office has Fayette County vital records of birth and death on file from 1893 to 1905. Individuals can mail a letter or a completed Birth or Death Record Application Form to the office to obtain copies of the records. The letter must contain a list of the record-holder’s full name, birth or death year, and the requestor’s contact information. The search fee for this service is $5, payable by check.

Fayette County birth and death records after 1905 are available at the Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records. The Division issues these records to only applicants who are 18 years of age or older. Fayette County birth records can be issued by mail and in person to applicants 16 years of age or older. Individuals eligible for obtaining copies of birth and death records are:

• Power of Attorney
• Attorney or legal representative
• Individuals showing a direct financial interest in the decedent
• Government office that has assumed administration of an estate
• The subject of the record (for only Fayette County birth certificate)
• Extended family members who indicate a direct relationship with the decedent
• Representative of the decedent's estate (for only Fayette County death certificate)
• Spouse, ex-spouse, parent or step-parent, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, son, daughter, step-son or step-daughter, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild and great-grandchild

Individuals can get copies of birth or death certificates online through an approved third-party vendor, by mail, or in person. Each record costs $20, but online requests attract an extra $10 processing fee payable by credit card. Customers can receive online orders by first-class mail or pick them up at a Vital Records Office. Mail orders must include a completed Application for Birth or Death Certificate, an acceptable form of ID, and an appropriate fee. The mailing address is:

Pennsylvania Department of Health
Division of Vital Records
Birth Certificate Processing Unit
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103

The Division provides walk-in services at their Vital Record Public Offices. In-person requests should be made during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Requests received by 2:30 p.m. can be processed the same day. Generally, the processing time of Fayette County birth certificates is approximately two (2) weeks, and death certificates are processed in 3 weeks.

Fayette County Probate Court Records

The Fayette County Register of Wills Office partners with a third-party vendor to provide online probate court records from 1993 to the present. Users must select “FAYETTE-RW/OC” in the county area and conduct a search by name, date range, instrument number, or book and page. The Office also welcomes in-person requests from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to Noon, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Requesters can obtain copies of probate court records from 1794 to the present, and a $5 search fee is required for this service.

Fayette County Property Records

The Fayette County Recorder of Deeds maintains property documents such as deeds, mortgages, easements, releases, land plans, and surveys. The Land Records portal allows individuals to access a property index and images from 1950 to the present. Select “Fayette” from the county dropdown to begin the search. The search criteria are by name, book, document, or UPI. The index for most property records is free, but the images are a pay-per-access service. The Online Archive Viewer also provides deed and mortgage indexes from 1950 to 1974, plan index from 1791 to 1988, and agreement index from 1854 to 1949. Users can only view property records but cannot download images. A book & page number is required to access information on the portal.

Property records can be retrieved in person at the Recorder of Deeds office during office hours. Individuals can print property records from 1975 to the present using the search stations available in the office. Go to the record staff to pick up the printed copy. Copies of property records before 1975 can also be retrieved from the record staff. Copies of property records cost 50 cents per page, and certified copies cost $3 plus the copy fee.

The Fayette County Department of Tax Assessment also disseminates property tax records to members of the public. Individuals can search for tax records via the Property Record Search portal. A search can be conducted by parcel ID, owner name, location, or owner address. Alternatively, requesters can visit the department during business hours to request copies of property tax records. The Department is located at:

Fayette County Department of Tax Assessment
2 West Main St.
Suite 212
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: (724) 430-1350
Fax: (724) 430-1356
Email: assessment@fayettec.rba.com

Fayette County Court Records Online

Most third-party sites, like Pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us, provide court records online across multiple jurisdictions. The search parameters are name and case number. A name-based search returns results for all records in the searched name. Individuals might know other information about the case to locate the desired record. Most third-party sites return basic court information for free, but full court record reports attract a small fee.