Greene County Criminal Records Search
Greene County criminal records are maintained by the combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office at the Courthouse in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The county is home to approximately 36,000 residents and sits in the far southwestern corner of Pennsylvania bordering West Virginia and the Ohio River valley region. The 13th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas handles all felony and misdemeanor cases in Greene County. Criminal records can be searched free online through the UJS Portal, and official background checks are available through the PATCH system. This page covers every method for accessing Greene County criminal records.
Greene County Quick Facts
Greene County Clerk of Courts
The combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office in Greene County manages both civil and criminal court records for the 13th Judicial District. Staff can locate cases by name or docket number and provide copies of dockets, court orders, and other documents in the case file. The courthouse is located in Waynesburg, the county seat of Greene County.
Office hours in Greene County run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The office is closed on weekends and county holidays. The courthouse facility is accessible with full ADA compliance. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Copy fees for certified documents range typically between $5 and $15 depending on the document type. Valid photo ID is required for in-person requests.
The Greene County government website at greenecountypa.gov offers contact information for county departments and links to government services. Greene County maintains records going back to the county's founding in 1796. Mail requests are accepted at the Clerk of Courts in Waynesburg with written case details and appropriate payment. A self-addressed stamped envelope speeds mail-in responses.
| Office |
Greene County Clerk of Courts Greene County Courthouse 10 East High Street Waynesburg, PA 15370 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | greenecountypa.gov |
Online Access to Greene County Court Records
Greene County offers a free civil records search portal in addition to the statewide UJS Portal. For criminal records, the main online tool is the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. This portal is free and covers all 67 Pennsylvania counties including Greene.
Searching for Greene County criminal records on the UJS Portal is straightforward. Enter a participant name or the docket number to pull up results. Greene County criminal cases use county code 30 in the docket format CP-30-CR-XXXXXX-YYYY. Each docket shows all charges filed with Pennsylvania Crimes Code section numbers, the grade of each offense, the arresting agency, bail information, and a full timeline of court activity. Dispositions and sentencing details appear for closed cases.
The portal also covers Magisterial District Court cases in Greene County. These include preliminary hearings for felony and misdemeanor charges, summary traffic offense citations, and small claims matters. All MDJ and Common Pleas cases for Greene County are searchable in the same system. Case data on the portal updates within 24 to 48 hours after each court event.
PATCH Background Checks in Greene County
Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History, known as PATCH, provides official background checks for Greene County and all of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State Police operate PATCH and maintain the central repository that collects records from courts, law enforcement agencies, and corrections facilities statewide. It is the standard system for professional licensing and legal purposes.
Go to epatch.pa.gov to request a PATCH background check. A standard check costs $22. Adding notarization costs $5 more for a total of $27. Volunteer background checks using Form SP 4-164A are free but cannot be notarized. About 85 percent of "No Record" results return immediately by email. Results requiring manual review take up to two weeks and arrive by postal mail. The PATCH helpline at 1-888-QUERY-PA (1-888-783-7972) handles questions about pending requests.
PATCH reports list arrest dates, charges, dispositions, and sentencing information for Greene County cases and all other covered Pennsylvania jurisdictions. They do not include records from other states or federal agencies. Juvenile records are generally excluded. Under 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91 (CHRIA), individuals have the right to review and challenge their own criminal history records.
What Is in a Greene County Criminal Record
A Greene County criminal docket from the Court of Common Pleas contains detailed case information. The header of the docket shows the defendant's legal name, date of birth, and address. Each charge is listed separately with the Pennsylvania Crimes Code section, the statutory description, and the felony or misdemeanor grade.
The case history section in a Greene County docket documents every step from arrest to final resolution. You can see the preliminary arraignment date at the MDJ level, whether the preliminary hearing was held or waived, formal arraignment at the Common Pleas level, all pre-trial motions and their outcomes, and any trial information. Each entry is dated with a brief description. Judge and attorney information is listed throughout.
After the disposition entry, the sentencing section appears for any conviction in Greene County. This section shows incarceration terms with minimum and maximum dates, probation terms and conditions, the amount of any fine, court costs, and restitution ordered to a victim. The financial record section tracks payments made against outstanding court obligations.
Greene County criminal records are public under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. Section 67.101 and the Rules of Judicial Administration. Anyone can view docket information. You do not need to be a party to the case to search records through the UJS Portal or to request copies from the Greene County Clerk of Courts.
Clean Slate and Expungement in Greene County
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law provides for automatic sealing of qualifying records across all 67 counties including Greene. Certain misdemeanor convictions are automatically sealed after 10 years when the person has stayed conviction-free and paid all court obligations. Non-conviction records such as dismissals and acquittals are eligible for sealing on a shorter timeline without a court petition in many cases.
For records that do not qualify for automatic sealing, individuals can file a petition for expungement with the Court of Common Pleas in Waynesburg. Under 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9122, the court reviews the petition and notifies the Greene County District Attorney. If the petition is approved, the court order directs the Pennsylvania State Police to remove the record from the central PATCH repository. Sealed records remain in the physical case file at the Greene County Courthouse but are removed from public view and PATCH results.
Individuals who want to review their own criminal history record can do so through the PATCH Individual Access and Review process by submitting Form SP 4-170 with fingerprints and a $20 fee. This process shows what the State Police repository contains for your personal record. The Pennsylvania Courts website at pacourts.us provides detailed guidance on expungement petitions.
Note: Clean Slate sealing happens automatically for qualifying records. A separate court petition is only needed for records that fall outside the automatic sealing criteria under 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91.
Police Records and Right-to-Know in Greene County
Court records and police records are separate in Greene County. Criminal court dockets live with the Clerk of Courts at the Waynesburg courthouse. Police reports and incident records are held by the agency that created them. The Pennsylvania State Police play a significant role in Greene County law enforcement, especially in rural areas.
To request Pennsylvania State Police records from Greene County, submit a Right-to-Know request through the state police RTK process. For records from local departments in Waynesburg or other municipalities, contact that department's Open Records Officer directly with a written RTK request. The Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. Section 67.101 requires agencies to respond within 5 business days and allows up to 30 additional days for complex requests.
The Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov oversees the RTK process in Pennsylvania and provides forms, appeal procedures, and guidance. If a request is denied, the requester may appeal to the Office of Open Records within 15 business days of receiving the denial.
Nearby Counties
Greene County is in the far southwest corner of Pennsylvania and borders West Virginia. It sits next to several other southwestern Pennsylvania counties, each with their own courts and criminal records offices.