Public Court Records vs. Sealed Material — Public Court Records vs. Sealed Material

Researchers looking for official records of federal litigation can utilize the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system. This service provides the public with instantaneous access to more than 1 billion documents filed across all federal courts.

Users can search for specific cases in the federal court where they were filed or utilize a nationwide index. However, access to these electronic records is subject to standard fee structures and registration requirements.