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PACER Fee Exemptions

Exemptions from PACER fees for individual academic researchers, indigent litigants, and non-profits.

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Jan 28, 2026

How can researchers access federal court dockets for 2020 protest settlements (PACER tips and free alternatives)?

Researchers seeking ‑related settlements can use the official PACER system for authoritative dockets and PDFs, but should combine PACER best practices with free repositories and court‑specific systems...

Jan 11, 2026

What is the current PACER fee schedule and are there fee waiver programs for researchers?

The baseline PACER fee schedule charges $0.10 per page for electronic access to case documents and case-specific reports, with most documents capped at $3 (the 30‑page cap), while some items (like aud...