Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Inmate Search

Incarceration is a sensitive and anxiety-ridden period, particularly for spouses, parents, other relatives, and friends, who want to know about their loved one’s location, well-being, and custody status. When an individual is arrested in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, they are typically processed into the Westmoreland County Prison in Greensburg.

Family members and friends who are curious about their loved one’s whereabouts and potential next steps in the legal process may conduct an inmate search. The Westmoreland County Prison provides an inmate search tool as part of its custody and control duties, helping family members locate inmates housed there and obtain closure on their custody status. Also, using the tool, legal counsel, and other concerned parties can stay updated about an arrestee’s situation in custody.

Under Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, the county is required to maintain inmate records. These records are deemed public, except when exempted by law or a court ruling. The information available to interested parties includes where the arrestee is being held, their booking information, charges they face, bond or bail amounts (where applicable), and other legally permissible data about their custody. However, in line with Pennsylvania law, certain sensitive details within inmates’ records may be withheld.

The information is regularly updated to reflect the current custody status of the inmates and is made available to the public. The jail is managed by a prison board, which is responsible for daily operations. The Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office is not directly involved in running the county prison. Rather, its role is to transport prisoners to and from court hearings and perform other law enforcement tasks.

There are many collaborating law enforcement agencies, including police departments in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. These agencies include the Allegheny Township Police Department, the Arnold City Police Department, and the Murrysville Police Department.

The collaborating law enforcement agencies maintain their separate records of arrestees and investigations. They operate independently of the County Sheriff’s Office and have their own arrest logs, incident reports, and records. The records are primarily accessible through public record requests as required by law.

How to Find an Inmate in Westmoreland County Prison

To find an inmate housed in the Westmoreland County Prison, interested parties may begin by using the County’s inmate lookup tool. Record seekers may search by alphabetical listing or enter the name in the search box provided. They can search by first and last name. Alternatively, they may call the Westmoreland County Prison on (724) 830-6000 or visit in person. Prison staff would be on hand to provide information on the arrestee’s custody status. Record seekers must provide relevant information about the search request, including the inmate’s full legal name and their date of birth.

Moreover, VINELink is a national database through which interested parties can obtain custody status for inmates at the Westmoreland County Prison. Requesters may be able to see if an individual is in custody, released, or transferred. Interested parties may also visit the county sheriff’s office in person to inquire about an individual’s custody status.

Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office

2 North Main Street

Greensburg, PA 15601

Phone: (724) 830-3457

Westmoreland County Prison

3000 South Grand Boulevard,

Greensburg, PA 15601

Phone: (724) 830-6000

How to Use the Westmoreland County Jail Roster

To access the Westmoreland County Inmate Lookup Tool, searchers should follow these steps.

1. Open a web browser and visit the prison’s official website.
2. From the main homepage, hover on the tab labelled "departments" and select "prison" from the "correction facilities" section of the drop-down list.
3. On the Prison page, locate the link labeled "search current inmates."
4. Accepting the disclaimer takes you to the search tool
5. In the search tool, use the alphabetical listing or enter the inmate’s first or last name.

If searchers cannot find it directly, they may use the website search bar to type "Westmoreland County Inmate Search" or "Prison Roster" to quickly locate the page. For more information or to locate an inmate’s record, researchers may contact the Westmoreland County Prison at (724) 830-6000.

What Information is Included in the Westmoreland County Inmate Roster

A jail roster for Westmoreland County Prison provides publicly accessible information about individuals in custody in the county facility. The roster informs concerned relatives, attorneys, and interested members of the public about the offender’s custody status and basic booking details.

A Westmoreland County jail roster typically contains the following:

• Full name: The inmate’s legal name recorded at the time of booking.
• Booking number: A unique identification number assigned to an individual when they are processed into the jail (also called an inmate ID number).
• Arrest date: The date the offender was taken into custody by law enforcement.
• Custody status: The inmate’s current status within the jail system. The individual may be in custody, discharged, transferred, or released on bail, pending court proceedings.
• Criminal charges: The specific offenses the accused individual was accused of committing based on the arresting agency’s report and the formal complaint filed with the court.
• Bond or bail amount: The amount that must be paid to secure the individual’s freedom. For some serious offenses or probation violations, there is no bail.
• Court dates: This includes the upcoming scheduled appearances related to the case, such as preliminary hearings, arraignments, and trial dates.
• Housing unit: The unit or block location where the inmate is physically assigned within the jail facility.

Although the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law provides public access to jail records, the level of detail may vary based on privacy considerations. For instance, personal information such as Social Security numbers and parts of the record that may infringe on their privacy may be redacted or withheld.

Contact Details for Westmoreland County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Family and friends who want to arrange a visit, send money to their loved one in custody, or verify information that appears in search results may need to communicate directly with jail staff. Such searchers may begin by looking up the prison’s official website.

Similarly, researchers, relatives, or interested members of the public who have cause to visit or contact the county jail may visit at 3000 South Grande Boulevard, Greensburg, PA, 15601. For general inquiries, booking information, inmate location assistance, and scheduling a visit, interested parties may reach the county jail on (724) 830-6000.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Westmoreland County Prison	3000 South Grande Boulevard, Greensburg, PA, 15601	(724) 830-6000	24 hours a day, full week	Send emails meant for the Westmoreland County Prison to jwalton@co.westmoreland.pa.us

Jail Facility Overview in Westmoreland County

Westmoreland County has two main correctional facilities. The Westmoreland County Prison is the primary and largest facility serving the county. It houses both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates, both male and female. It is a medium-security prison, with a capacity of around 700 inmates. The Westmoreland County Regional Youth Detention Centre is located in Hempfield Township in Westmoreland County. This facility has a capacity of up to 20 juvenile offenders. The facility has a secure juvenile detention component and a separate shelter component for younger individuals.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Westmoreland County Prison	3000 South Grande Boulevard, Greensburg, PA, 15601	(724) 830-6000	24 hours a day, full week	jwalton@co.westmoreland.pa.us
Westmoreland County Regional Detention Center	2771 S Grande Boulevard, Greensburg, PA 15601	(724) 830-4200	24 hours a day, full week	No official email.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Westmoreland County Prison

When family and friends send money to an inmate housed at Westmoreland County prison, they deposit it into the inmate’s trust or commissary account. These funds allow the inmates to purchase commissary items and cover certain approved services.

There are multiple ways to send money to an inmate in Westmoreland County Prison. The prison accepts TouchPay. Inside the prison lobby, there is a self-service TouchPay kiosk where people can deposit funds. Accepted payment methods include credit or debit cards and cash.

In addition, family, friends, and/or other social community contacts may deposit money online with a credit or debit card through TouchPay. This service requires the inmate’s booking ID and the facility number. Westmoreland County Prison enforces a maximum balance of $400 in an inmate’s account.

Alternatively, people can send money to inmates at Westmoreland County Prison by mail. To do this, make it payable to the inmate with their booking ID included. Mail it to: Westmoreland County Prison, 3000 S Grand Boulevard, Greensburg, PA 15601. Money orders must not include cash or personal checks.

Finally, money can be added to an inmate’s commissary account by phone using a credit card by calling 888-497-2387.

Ways to send money to Inmates in Westmoreland	Online	Service Kiosk	Mail	Phone
	Deposit money online with a credit or debit card through TouchPay.	There is a self-service TouchPay kiosk in the prison lobby where people can deposit funds.	People can send money to inmates at the Westmoreland County prison by mail.	People can send money by phone by calling 888-497-2387.
	2771 S Grande Boulevard, Greensburg, PA 15601	(724) 830-4200	24 hours a day, full week	No official email.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Westmoreland County Regional Youth Services Center, also called the Juvenile Detention Shelter, is the county’s short-term detention center for alleged or adjudicated delinquent youth awaiting juvenile court proceedings or placement. The avenues for locating an inmate at the Westmoreland County Regional Detention Center involve direct contact with juvenile facility staff. Searchers may obtain information about an inmate’s custody status or basic information by calling the detention line directly at 724-830-4200.

Moreover, the Juvenile County Court Clerk or Probation Office may help to locate an inmate’s status in the system, including hearings, custody status, and placement. The juvenile facility does not publish a searchable list of juveniles in custody. Pennsylvania protects the privacy of juveniles in custody; therefore, no online roster is publicly available.

Westmoreland County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Visitation helps boost inmates’ morale and gives them a sense of hope and belonging. It also reinforces their rehabilitative efforts towards better social development, even though they are in confinement. Family, friends, and other approved contacts may visit an inmate at Westmoreland County Prison. However, these individuals must be on the inmate’s authorized visitation list. Immediate family members (such as a spouse, parents, and siblings) are permitted to visit. In addition, inmates may have up to five friends added to their visiting list.

All visitors must present valid government-issued identification. The prison enforces a strict dress code to maintain security and order. As such, dresses must be neat and clean. Furthermore, the following items are prohibited:

• Skirts and shorts more than 2 inches above the knee
• Low-cut, revealing, or sleeveless tops
• Hooded garments, hats, or caps
• Open-toed shoes, sandals, or boots with steel toes
• Excessive jewellery is frowned upon, and visitors must pass through a security scanner before entering
• Tobacco products and associated devices are not permitted within the prison grounds.

In addition to a physical visit, a video visit is permitted. This is an easy and affordable way to visit the inmates. Video visits are usually 25 minutes long.

Visitors must be approved ahead of time to schedule a video visit. They must provide an email address and a valid photo ID for registration and at check-in.

Visiting schedules differ by housing unit and inmate status. In general, visits are offered during the week in set blocks of time, two hours apart each, between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., depending on the unit. Video visitation is available 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. to evening hours.

Inmates are permitted 3 video visits and 1 physical visit per week.

Mailing and Commissary Information

The Westmoreland County Prison permits friends and family to send funds and mail to inmates’ commissary accounts. This is legal and encouraged to boost the morale of the inmates, even though they are incarcerated. However, there are specific rules to follow in order to keep contraband out of the facility.

Mail to:

Westmoreland County Prison

3000 S. Grand Boulevard

Greensburg, PA 15601.

Senders should include the inmate’s full name and booking ID. They should also include the sender’s full name and address at the top left corner. Only basic mail and specific permitted items will be delivered. The following items are not permitted:

• Cash
• Checks
• Personal money orders enclosed inside a letter (money orders must be mailed alone).
• Envelopes containing glitter, stickers, or decorative materials.
• Newspaper clippings, photocopies, and printed material.
• Anything that can hide contraband, such as padded envelopes or stickers, will be rejected.

Inmates use funds in their commissary accounts to purchase items like snacks, hygiene products, phone time, and stamped envelopes. There are multiple ways to deposit money into inmates’ commissary funds. These ways include:

• Senders may mail in a money order, making it payable to the inmate, and include the inmate’s name and booking number.
• A TouchPay kiosk is available in the prison lobby that accepts cash, credit, or debit card deposits for inmates.
• Additionally, money may be added online via an approved vendor using a credit or debit card.

Please note that there is a $400 limit to the funds an inmate’s commissary account can hold.