PACER is an electronic public access service for U.S. federal court records and documents.
Definition
PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) is a service provided by the federal judiciary that allows registered users to obtain case and docket information from federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts online.
Why It Matters
PACER is essential for researchers, legal professionals, and investigators seeking official federal court documents and case data for public records research and OSINT workflows, as it provides direct access to authoritative court information.