Fayette County DUI Records Database
Fayette County DUI records are maintained by the 14th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The county is located in southwestern Pennsylvania and has an active criminal court system that handles impaired driving cases from across the county. Fayette County DUI records include arrest information, charging documents, court dockets, and case outcomes. These records are public and available through the state online portal, in person at the courthouse in Uniontown, or through a statewide criminal history search. This page explains where to find DUI records and what to expect when you search.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Fayette County DUI Records and the Clerk of Courts
The Fayette County Clerk of Courts keeps the official record for all criminal cases, including DUI filings, from the day charges are entered through final disposition. Every person charged with DUI in Fayette County has a case file stored by the Clerk. That file includes the charging document, docket entries, any plea agreement, the sentencing order, and conditions of probation. The Clerk's office is accessible during business hours at the Fayette County Courthouse in Uniontown. Public access to DUI records is available without an appointment.
Certified copies of DUI case records can be obtained from the Clerk of Courts for a fee. These copies are often required for driver's license reinstatement, professional licensing, or legal proceedings. The Clerk also processes expungement orders when directed by the court. Visit fayettecounty.org/clerk-of-courts for current office hours and contact information. Legal professionals and members of the public both have the right to review DUI case files held by the Clerk of Courts in Fayette County.
The Fayette County government website at fayettecounty.org links to all county departments, including the courts, clerk, sheriff, and district attorney. The county operates under elected commissioners and maintains its court system through the 14th Judicial District. Records created by the sheriff, DA, and local police departments all contribute to the DUI case files maintained by the Clerk of Courts in Fayette County.
How to Search Fayette County DUI Records
The easiest way to search Fayette County DUI records is through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Search by the defendant's full name or case docket number. The portal is free and shows case information including charges, hearing dates, and dispositions for DUI cases filed in the 14th Judicial District. Most Fayette County DUI cases at the Common Pleas level appear in the portal shortly after filing.
Visiting the Fayette County Courthouse in Uniontown is another way to access DUI records. The Clerk of Courts can search by name or docket number and pull physical case files. Bring a photo ID. Fees apply for copies. Older DUI records may need more time to locate, but the Clerk maintains filings going back many years. If you need actual court documents rather than just the docket summary, an in-person visit to the Fayette County courthouse is your best option.
For a statewide criminal background check that includes Fayette County DUI convictions, use the PATCH system. Go to epatch.pa.gov and submit your request online. PATCH is managed by the Pennsylvania State Police and provides a summary of a person's criminal conviction history, including DUI cases from all 67 Pennsylvania counties. It is not a substitute for the full court docket but gives a useful overview of DUI conviction history.
Note: Magisterial district court DUI records in Fayette County may appear separately in the UJS Portal and are not always merged with Common Pleas records, so check both levels when searching.
Fayette County Court of Common Pleas DUI Cases
The Fayette County Court of Common Pleas, as the 14th Judicial District, handles all felony DUI charges and cases that move beyond the magisterial district court level. Pennsylvania's DUI law at 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802 classifies impaired driving into three tiers based on BAC. General impairment is 0.08 to 0.099 percent. High BAC is 0.10 to 0.159 percent. Highest BAC is 0.16 percent or more. Each tier carries different penalties under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804, with the most serious consequences for highest-tier and repeat offenders.
A third or later DUI in Fayette County is a felony under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3806, which counts prior offenses within a ten-year lookback period. Felony cases are heard exclusively at the Court of Common Pleas in Uniontown. DUI cases involving serious bodily injury or death may also be charged as aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI or homicide by vehicle while DUI under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3735. These serious charges require prosecution at the Common Pleas level with potential for significant prison sentences under Pennsylvania sentencing guidelines.
The Fayette County District Attorney's office at fayettecounty.org/district-attorney handles all DUI prosecutions in the 14th Judicial District. The DA works with the Uniontown Police Department at uniontownpa.gov/police, the Pennsylvania State Police, and other municipal departments throughout Fayette County. The court also operates treatment court programs for eligible offenders as an alternative to traditional DUI sentencing.
ARD Program in Fayette County
Fayette County administers the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program for eligible first-time DUI defendants under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3807. ARD offers a way for first-time offenders to avoid a DUI conviction by completing a structured program that typically includes DUI education, a supervision period, community service, fines, and possibly alcohol treatment. Successful completion leads to dismissal of the DUI charge and the ability to petition for expungement of the arrest record in Fayette County.
The District Attorney in Fayette County reviews each case for ARD eligibility. Factors include the defendant's prior record, the BAC level, whether anyone was injured, and whether there were other aggravating circumstances. ARD is a privilege, not a right, and the DA has full discretion over offers. Participants are supervised by Fayette County probation during the ARD period. Any violation of ARD conditions can result in removal from the program and reinstatement of criminal proceedings. For more information, contact the Fayette County District Attorney's office directly.
Drug and Alcohol Services in Fayette County
Fayette County's Single County Authority coordinates drug and alcohol assessment and treatment services for residents, including those required by the court after a DUI conviction or ARD enrollment. The SCA provides DUI education programs, court-ordered treatment coordination, and case management to help people meet the conditions set by the Fayette County courts. Assessment and referral services connect individuals with the right level of care based on their substance use history.
Prevention programs are also part of what the Fayette County SCA offers, targeting impaired driving before it leads to DUI arrests and charges. Case management supports ongoing recovery for people who have gone through the court system. Court-ordered treatment compliance is monitored by the SCA in coordination with Fayette County probation. Visit fayettecounty.org/drug-alcohol for more on available programs. Chemical testing as a condition of probation or ARD in Fayette County may be required under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3814, which governs post-conviction testing requirements.
Note: DUI education and treatment requirements in Fayette County vary by case, and conditions are set by the court or the ARD program individually for each defendant.
Right-to-Know in Fayette County
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 gives the public access to government records held by agencies like Fayette County. Police incident reports, court administrative documents, and other records tied to DUI enforcement are potentially available through an RTK request. Fayette County processes Right-to-Know requests and responds within the timeframes required by state law.
To make an RTK request in Fayette County, visit fayettecounty.org/open-records for the form and instructions. Fees apply for copying or duplication of records. Denied requests can be appealed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. Keep in mind that criminal court case files are judicial records, not agency records, so they must be requested through the Clerk of Courts rather than through the RTK process. For low-income residents who need legal help navigating records requests in Fayette County, palegalaid.net provides free assistance.
Cities in Fayette County
Fayette County is a southwestern Pennsylvania county with Uniontown as its county seat and largest city. The Uniontown Police Department conducts DUI patrols within the city and refers charges to the 14th Judicial District for prosecution. Pennsylvania State Police cover rural areas of Fayette County where municipal police are not present. DUI cases from across the county, including the city of Connellsville and numerous small boroughs, all flow into the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas in Uniontown.
Nearby Counties
Fayette County is bordered by Greene, Somerset, Westmoreland, and Washington counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. If a DUI arrest took place near a county line, check which municipality made the arrest to confirm the correct jurisdiction for record searches.