PACER Help

Case Search

The Case Search allows you to search using case number, case number range, or party/attorney.

For Case Number/Range searches:

For Party/Attorney searches:

The Advanced Search adds the ability to search on other features. These are:

SearchDescription
Case typesYou can limit your matches to particular case types. You can hold the [Ctrl] key and click to select multiple values from this list.
Case originYou can search only for cases from a particular originating court. You can hold the [Ctrl] key and click to select multiple values from this list.
Originating caseYou can search for an originating case. Wildcard usage is allowed. No terminating "*" is assumed as it is for party name. Searching for "00cr123" will not find "00cr1234".
Case filed date rangeYou can search for a date range based on the date the case was filed.
Case closed date rangeYou can search for a date range based on the date the case was closed.
Docket activity date rangeYou can search for a date range based on the date docket entries were entered.
Nature of suitYou can select a nature of suit from the list. You can hold the [Ctrl] key and click to select multiple values from this list.
Sort byYou can sort by case number, or date filed, in either ascending or descending order.
Open/ClosedYou can elect to match only open cases, only closed ones, or both.

All criteria are optional, but at least one criterion must be entered before a search can be performed. Entering more criteria, can limit the search and may return fewer results.

Calendar Help

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Opinion Help

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Order/Judgment Help

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Order Selection Table Help

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Case Selection Table Help

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Case Summary Help

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Case Query Help

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Bill History Help

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Bill History Report Help

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