How do I sort my transactions by client code?
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Log in to Manage My Account.
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Select the Usage tab.
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Click View "Detailed Transactions."
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In the Sort Order field, select client code.
Why does PACER charge a fee?
In 1988, the Judiciary sought appropriations from the U.S. Congress to provide electronic public access to court records. However, Congress did not provide the funds and instead directed the Judiciary to fund the initiative through user fees. As a result, the program relies exclusively on fee revenue.
Can the PACER Service Center perform the search for me?
Yes. There is a fee for retrieving and distributing case information:
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$30 per search (even if no results are returned), plus $0.10 per page per document delivered electronically, up to five documents. The $3 maximum (30-page cap) charged for any document applies.
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If you want printed copies, the fee is $30 plus $0.50 per page (30-page cap does not apply) instead of $0.10 for electronic copies.
Are government agencies exempt from charges?
Government agencies are not exempt from PACER fees. The fees are the same for all users.
How do I request credit to my PACER account?
Submit a Credit Request Form (pdf) for credit to be considered. The form must be completed according to the instructions outlined in the document.
How do I get a refund for an overpayment?
Submit a letter requesting a refund and the Refund Form (pdf) to receive a refund for overpayments made to the PACER Service Center. The request cannot be processed without both a letter of request and form.
I was granted “in forma pauperis” status in my case. Will I receive free PACER access?
“In forma pauperis” status does not automatically give you free access to PACER. You must petition the court separately to request free access.
Use the Court CM/ECF Lookup to find the contact information for an individual court.
Are full Social Security numbers displayed on court documents?
Only the last four digits of a Social Security Number (SSN) are displayed on court documents. However, a full SSN can be used to perform searches to identify debtors.
Do the federal courts redact information in case files?
It is the filer’s responsibility to redact and ensure private information is not included in the case files. Attorney’s must inform their clients that case files may be obtained electronically and to ensure private information is not included in the case files.
Why is a tax ID required to register for PACER?
A tax ID may be used in the event that federal debt collection is necessary. It is not used for other purposes.