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Federal Dockets, Briefs, Filings, & More

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For information on how to find federal caselaw, see the Federal Caselaw guide.

PACER

PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records)
Provides case and docket information from federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts. Coverage dates vary by court. Registration is required.

  • Third Circuit - Earliest docket available is from 1983;
  • Eastern District of Pennsylvania - Earliest case available is from 1970;
  • Middle District of Pennsylvania - Earliest case available is from 1964;
  • Western District of Pennsylvania - Earliest case available is from 1950.

For more information about PACER, its uses, and its charges, please see its Frequently Asked Questions page.