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New PACER Case Locator API: Join the AO for a Town Hall Meeting

November 19, 2020

The Administrative Office (AO) will host a virtual town hall meeting on December 7, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. ET. The town hall will discuss the upcoming release of the PACER Case Locator Application Programming Interface (API) and how users can assist with testing. The new API will make it easier for those using automated scripts to consume data from the PACER Case Locator.

Please RSVP by December 2, 2020, with your name and contact information by email to PACER_Feedback@ao.uscourts.gov. You will receive an email confirmation of your RSVP.

In case you missed it, materials and information from the town hall are posted below.

Questions? Email us at: PACER_Feedback@ao.uscourts.gov.

Removal of TLS 1.1 on November 15, 2020

October 14, 2020
  • The PACER Service Center will disable TLS 1.1 on November 15, 2020. Our servers will refuse connections using TLS 1.1 and lower from that date.
  • If your website relies at all on TLS 1.1 or lower, you should disable it and transition to TLS 1.2 or above. This will help avoid future service interruptions and potential data loss.
  • Users who attempt to connect to our websites with a browser that does not support TLS 1.2 or higher will be required to upgrade.
  • Developers using APIs or other web services connections from resources that do not use TLS 1.2 or higher also must take action.

We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact the PACER Service Center      at pacer@psc.uscourts.gov or (800) 676-6856.

Note: To ensure that your scripts and processes continue to work, you may test them on the QA site, https://qa.pacer.gov/. If you do not have a QA account, you may register for one by clicking Register for an Account. You may skip the credit card portion of the registration—there is no charge for searches in QA. Your QA account will be activated overnight.

Are transcripts of court proceedings available on PACER?

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When transcripts of court proceedings are produced, they are added to PACER 90 days later. Before a transcript is added to PACER, a copy is available in the clerk’s office for inspection only. Information on purchasing a transcript from the court reporter or transcriber within the 90-day can be provided by the clerk’s office. There is no maximum fee for transcripts in PACER. 

Where do I submit a certificate of good standing related to attorney admissions?

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An individual court may request you upload a certificate of good standing before being admitted to practice law in that court. Contact the court to find out their requirements and instructions for completing the attorney admissions process.

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