PACER
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
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PACER is the official U.S. federal court records system for searching cases, dockets, and filings. It is primarily used by attorneys, litigants,...
Pros
- Authoritative source for U.S. federal docket records
- Broader and more current federal filing coverage than third-party archives
- Provides direct access to official case documents
Cons
- Much weaker search, alerts, and analytics than Docket Alarm
- Charges can accumulate quickly for document-heavy research
- Primarily limited to federal courts
$0.10/page; document fees capped at $3