Find Fayette County Recent Arrests
Fayette County recent arrests are available through online databases and local offices in Uniontown. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania, Fayette County has a population of approximately 129,000 and borders both West Virginia and Maryland. The county has a rich history tied to coal mining and the Whiskey Rebellion. Uniontown serves as the county seat and primary government center. The county processes several thousand arrests each year through its prison and court system. Use this page to find recent arrests in Fayette County and learn how to access records.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Fayette County Prison and Recent Arrests
The Fayette County Prison is located at 55 East Church Street in Uniontown, PA 15401. The facility can be reached by phone at 724-430-1220. The prison holds pretrial detainees from recent arrests and inmates serving county sentences of up to two years. The facility processes bookings from the Uniontown City Police, numerous municipal departments, and the Pennsylvania State Police Uniontown barracks.
Booking records at the Fayette County Prison include the inmate's full name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bail amount, and housing assignment. You can check on an inmate by calling the prison directly. Vinelink.com also provides automated inmate notification services for Fayette County. Connellsville, the second largest city in the county, also generates a significant number of arrests that are processed at the prison.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office at 61 East Main Street in Uniontown handles warrant service, prisoner transport, and courthouse security. You can reach the Sheriff at 724-430-1237.
Note: There may be a brief delay between an arrest and the appearance of booking information in any online system.
Fayette County Arrest Court Records
The Clerk of Courts maintains criminal court records in Fayette County. The office is in the Fayette County Courthouse at 61 East Main Street in Uniontown, PA 15401. Phone 724-430-1271 for assistance. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The Clerk files criminal case documents, maintains dockets, and provides certified copies upon request.
Fayette County has 9 Magisterial District Courts that handle preliminary hearings and arraignments for recent arrests. The Court of Common Pleas in Uniontown handles felony and misdemeanor cases that advance past the preliminary stage. The Fayette County Courthouse is the hub for all criminal court proceedings. Certified copies of court documents typically cost between $10 and $20.
How to Search Fayette County Recent Arrests
The statewide UJS portal is the primary tool for searching Fayette County court records online. You can search by name, docket number, or case number across all court levels in the county.
The UJS portal covers the Court of Common Pleas and all Magisterial District Courts in Fayette County. You can filter results by docket type, case status, and filing date. The free PAeDocket app also works for mobile searches. Under 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91, criminal history data from Fayette County recent arrests flows into the State Police central repository. Fingerprints must be forwarded within 48 hours of an arrest per Section 9112. Case dispositions follow within 90 days.
For state inmates from Fayette County, the PA DOC Inmate Locator is free and updated daily. SCI Fayette, a state correctional institution, is located within the county in LaBelle. You can filter by committing county to see who was sentenced from Fayette County.
Recent Arrests and PATCH in Fayette County
The PATCH system from the Pennsylvania State Police is the official way to get a criminal history report. It costs $22 per check. Results are instant about 85% of the time. If a match is found, it goes under review for up to two weeks. PATCH pulls from statewide data, so it includes recent arrests from Fayette County and every other county in Pennsylvania.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9121, only police can share criminal history records with the general public. The fee through police is $8 as set by the Attorney General. Volunteers working with children get a free check. Fayette County processes a notable volume of arrests each year, and all of this data feeds into the PATCH system over time. You can validate results using the control number on the PATCH Record Check Status page.
Fayette County Arrest Records Access
Most arrest records in Fayette County are public. The Office of Open Records oversees the Right-to-Know Law that governs access. You write a request to the agency that holds the records. They have five business days to respond. If denied, you can appeal within 15 business days. Standard copy fees are up to 25 cents per page.
The 30 exceptions in Section 708 of the Right-to-Know Law may apply to some arrest data. These protect victim names, ongoing investigations, and personal data like social security numbers. But the core facts of an arrest are generally public in Fayette County. This includes the person's name, charges, arrest date, and booking details. Under Section 9122 of Title 18, some records can be expunged if the case ended in acquittal, dismissal, or a completed diversion program.
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