Find Westmoreland County Traffic Court Records
Westmoreland County traffic court records are maintained by the 10th Judicial District in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The county is one of the larger counties east of Pittsburgh, and multiple Magisterial District Courts handle traffic citations throughout its territory. Westmoreland County traffic court records are available for free online through the UJS Web Portal. The courthouse in Greensburg holds records from both the Prothonotary and the Clerk of Courts, which are separate offices serving different functions. This page outlines where to search and who to contact for specific record types.
Westmoreland County Quick Facts
How to Search Westmoreland County Traffic Court Records
Westmoreland County traffic court records are searchable online for free at ujsportal.pacourts.us/CaseSearch. The UJS Portal covers all MDJ courts in Westmoreland County and the Court of Common Pleas in Greensburg. You can search by defendant name, docket number, or citation number. Results show the charge, hearing dates, and the current status of the case. No account is required to view public docket information.
For in-person access to Westmoreland County traffic court records, visit the Westmoreland County Courthouse at 2 N Main Street, Greensburg, PA. The Prothonotary office is run by Christine O'Brien and handles civil court records, including civil traffic matters. The Clerk of Courts office is run by Bryan Kline and maintains criminal court records, including criminal traffic citations that reach the Common Pleas level. Both offices can be reached at 724-830-3177. Knowing which office applies to your case will make the visit more efficient.
Electronic payments for outstanding traffic fines in Westmoreland County are accepted through PAePay at ujsportal.pacourts.us. This avoids a trip to the MDJ office and processes through the same statewide court system.
Note: Civil traffic matters filed at the Prothonotary and criminal traffic matters filed at the Clerk of Courts are separate record sets, even if they arise from the same incident.
Westmoreland County Court Structure for Traffic Cases
Westmoreland County is the 10th Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Court of Common Pleas in Greensburg has general jurisdiction over the county. Multiple Magisterial District Courts spread across the county handle all initial traffic citations. MDJ courts are the first point of contact for drivers cited in Westmoreland County. If a driver contests a citation or loses and wants to appeal, the case moves to the Court of Common Pleas in Greensburg.
The Westmoreland County official website, shown above, provides access to all county departments and court resources. The site links to both the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts pages, which are the two main offices for traffic court records in Westmoreland County. Online case information is available through the UJS Portal link provided on the county website. This page is a useful starting point for locating the right office before calling or visiting.
Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, traffic court jurisdiction in Pennsylvania is set at the state level. Westmoreland County courts follow these rules, which means MDJ courts process citations first and the Court of Common Pleas handles appeals and more serious traffic matters.
Westmoreland County Prothonotary and Traffic Records
The Westmoreland County Prothonotary page, shown above, is managed by Christine O'Brien. The Prothonotary maintains civil court records for the county, including civil traffic matters. The office is at Westmoreland County Courthouse, 2 N Main Street, Greensburg, PA. The phone number is 724-830-3177. Civil traffic matters that reach the Common Pleas level are filed with this office. If you need a copy of a civil traffic docket or judgment from the Court of Common Pleas, this is the office to contact.
The Prothonotary also provides online case information through the UJS Portal. Most records can be located by searching at ujsportal.pacourts.us before contacting the office directly. This saves time and helps confirm the exact docket number before you request copies in person or by mail.
Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts and Criminal Traffic Cases
Criminal traffic citations in Westmoreland County that reach the Court of Common Pleas are filed with the Clerk of Courts, Bryan Kline. The Clerk maintains all criminal court records and makes them available to the public for inspection. Records are available for public inspection at the courthouse. The phone number for both the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts is 724-830-3177.
The Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts page, shown above, describes how criminal records are maintained and accessed. Traffic citations that are graded as summary criminal offenses fall under the Clerk's jurisdiction once they move beyond the MDJ stage. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, MDJ courts have initial jurisdiction over traffic offenses statewide, and Westmoreland County follows this structure with multiple MDJ offices feeding into the Clerk of Courts system for any criminal-level matters.
The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75 defines what offenses are classified as summary, misdemeanor, or felony traffic violations. Summary offenses are the most common and remain at the MDJ level unless appealed. Misdemeanor and felony traffic violations go directly to the Court of Common Pleas and are maintained by the Clerk of Courts from the start.
Note: Westmoreland County traffic court records at the MDJ level are also searchable through the UJS Portal and are separate from the Common Pleas dockets maintained by the Clerk of Courts.
PennDOT and Westmoreland County Traffic Convictions
Every traffic conviction in Westmoreland County is reported to PennDOT. The state records the outcome and adds points to the driver's record based on the offense. A high point total can result in mandatory hearings, required driver improvement courses, or license suspension. Westmoreland County traffic court outcomes are treated the same as those from any other Pennsylvania county when PennDOT calculates point totals.
You can view your driving record at the PennDOT online driver records portal. This shows all reported traffic convictions, including those from Westmoreland County MDJ courts and the Court of Common Pleas. The PennDOT public records FAQ explains who may request driving records and what each report type includes. The Pennsylvania Courts website provides additional context on how court outcomes are transmitted to PennDOT after Westmoreland County proceedings.
Nearby Counties
Westmoreland County is a large county east of Pittsburgh. It shares borders with several other Pennsylvania counties. Check your citation for the county of record before searching for traffic court records.