Fayette County Jail Records
Fayette County released inmate records come from the Fayette County Prison in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The facility sits at 245 McClellandtown Road and operates a 24-hour phone line at 724-430-1222. Fayette County is in southwestern Pennsylvania, and its prison has a rated capacity of 262 inmates. People searching for released inmate data in Fayette County can contact the prison directly, submit a Right-to-Know request, or use the state's PADOC Inmate Locator and SAVIN notification tools. This page explains each option and provides contact details for Fayette County officials.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Fayette County Prison — Uniontown Facility
Fayette County Prison is located at 245 McClellandtown Road, Uniontown, PA 15401. The facility was originally constructed in 1892 with additions added in 1999. Its rated capacity is 262 inmates, though the population has at times exceeded 300. A new prison construction project has been underway to address capacity and aging infrastructure concerns.
The prison operates a 24-hour phone line at 724-430-1222. Staff can answer questions about current custody status and booking dates. Fayette County government maintains a department directory at fayettecountypa.org that lists contact information for all county offices, including the prison.
Additional jail information including policies and updates is available at fayettecountypa.org/206/Fayette-County-Jail. This page covers inmate rules, visitation policies, and administrative details. Mugshot requests can be directed to the facility in writing at: Fayette County Jail, 245 McClellandtown Road, Uniontown, PA 15401, Attention: Media Relations — Inmate Mugshot Request.
| Facility |
Fayette County Prison 245 McClellandtown Road Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-430-1222 (24 hours) |
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| Capacity | Rated 262 (has housed 300+) |
| County Website | fayettecountypa.org |
Inmate Records and Search in Fayette County
Fayette County released inmate records can be accessed by calling the prison at 724-430-1222 or by submitting an official records request. The facility can confirm whether a person is currently in custody, when they were booked, what charges they face, and in many cases when they were released. This phone inquiry is the most direct method for recent booking data.
For state prison records, the PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is the right tool. It searches the Department of Corrections database for individuals serving state sentences. Many people originally booked in Fayette County are later transferred to state facilities. The locator updates daily and is free to use.
Court records from Fayette County criminal cases are searchable through the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. These records show charge details, hearing dates, and case outcomes. A name search on the UJS Portal will return docket entries for cases filed in Fayette County Court of Common Pleas, giving broader context beyond a single jail booking.
The VINE system tracks custody status in real time at county jails, including Fayette County Prison. You can search without registering or sign up for automatic alerts at pavictimhelp.org. Alerts go out by phone, text, or email when a person's status changes — including when they are released from Fayette County custody.
Note: Released inmate records in Fayette County may be subject to redaction under CHRIA, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., depending on what specific information is requested and whether the case involved juvenile proceedings or sealed charges.
Right-to-Know Requests in Fayette County
The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101–67.3104, gives any person the right to request records from Fayette County agencies. Requests go to the agency's Open Records Officer. Fayette County must respond within five business days. Booking records, jail logs, and release records are generally accessible under the RTKL.
You can use the standard RTK request form at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm or write your own request. Address it to the Open Records Officer for the Fayette County Prison or the county government office that holds the records you need. The copy fee under the RTKL is $0.25 per page in Pennsylvania.
If Fayette County denies your request or does not respond in time, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov or by calling 717-346-9903. The Office of Open Records handles appeals for all local and county agencies in Pennsylvania. Decisions from the OOR can be appealed further to Commonwealth Court if needed.
Note: Records that could endanger safety, compromise an active investigation, or fall under other RTKL exemptions may be withheld. Fayette County must identify the specific exemption when denying a records request.
PA SAVIN — Victim Notification in Fayette County
PA SAVIN covers Fayette County Prison and provides automatic custody alerts to registered users. The service costs nothing and operates 24 hours a day. Fayette County is part of the statewide SAVIN network, which means any change in custody status at Fayette County Prison generates a notification to registered users tracking that individual.
Register at pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284 at any time. You choose whether to receive alerts by phone call, email, or text. You can also look up current custody status without registering. This tool is useful for victims, family members, and others who need to know when someone has been released from Fayette County custody.
SAVIN notifications do not require a court order or victim status. Any person may register to monitor an individual held in Fayette County. The system relies on data from the jail's own records management system, so alerts are triggered as soon as the facility processes a release or transfer.
State Resources for Fayette County Residents
Fayette County residents have access to several state-level tools for searching released inmate records. The PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is the first stop for anyone searching for a person sentenced to a state facility. It is free, updates daily, and provides facility location and sentence details.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at cor.pa.gov provides general information about the state prison system. If you believe someone is in a state facility but cannot find them through the locator, call the PA DOC directly for assistance. The state system is separate from the Fayette County Prison and covers longer sentences.
PATCH — Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History — is available through the Pennsylvania State Police at epatch.state.pa.us. A PATCH report costs $22 and summarizes a person's statewide criminal history. Call 1-888-783-7972 for help. This is a useful tool when you need more than current jail status for someone with a history in Fayette County or elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) automatically seals certain lower-level criminal records after a waiting period. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 can remove other records from public access. Either process may affect whether older Fayette County inmate records appear in a public search. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov handles parole supervision for individuals released from state facilities.
Nearby Counties
Fayette County borders Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, and Somerset counties. People arrested near county lines may be processed in a neighboring facility. Use the links below to search those county records.