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Bookmark or Share- Accessing Court Documents – Journalist’s Guide - United States CourtsMost documents in federal courts – appellate, district, and bankruptcy – are filed electronically, using a system called Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF). The media and public may view most filings found in this system via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records service, better known as PACER.
- PACER | PACER Case Locator - United States CourtsThe PACER Case Locator (PCL) is a national index for district, bankruptcy, and appellate courts. The PCL serves as a search tool for PACER. You may conduct nationwide searches to determine whether or not a party is involved in federal litigation.
- Court Records - United States CourtsThe main type of record the federal courts create and maintain is a case file, which contains a docket sheet and all documents filed in a case. Case files and court records can be found on PACER.gov. Find a Case (PACER)
- Electronic Filing (CM/ECF) - United States CourtsCase Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is the federal Judiciary's system that allows case documents, such as pleadings, motions, and petitions, to be filed with the court online. CM/ECF is most often used by attorneys in cases, U.S. Trustees, and bankruptcy trustees.
- Find a Case (PACER) | United States CourtsLocate a federal court case by using the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) or by visiting the Clerk’s Office of the courthouse where the case was filed. Electronic Case Files Federal case files are maintained electronically and are available through the internet-based Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) service.
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