PACER: Public Access to Court Electronic Records, offers an efficient and cost-effective way to obtain court records. To access these records through PACER, follow these steps:
- Register for an Account: Begin the process by navigating to the PACER website (pacer.gov) and registering for a "Case Search Only" account.
- Accessing Court Records After Registration: Once you have successfully registered, you have two primary methods to search for and access court records:
- Direct Link Access: Utilize the direct link (ecf.caeb.uscourts.gov) to go to our specific PACER site. This is the most straightforward method to access the records. Remember, you will be prompted to log in even when using the direct link.
- Manual Search on the Registration Site: Alternatively, you can perform a manual search on the same site where you registered for an account. For this method, you'll need to navigate through the site and scroll down to locate the "Eastern District of California - Bankruptcy Court." It's crucial to select the correct court to ensure you access the right records.
There are two other options for obtaining court records:
- In Person or by Mail: Visit the Clerk’s offices to obtain copies directly. Public terminals are available at all three divisional Clerk’s Offices, and viewing information is free. Printing from the public terminal costs $0.10 per page, while the Clerk’s office charges $0.50 per page for printing. If you’re submitting a written request by mail, there’s an additional search fee of $34.00. Ensure your request includes the case number, details of the information or document you’re seeking, your name, address, telephone number, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
- Certified Copies: If you need a certified copy, the certification fee is $12.00 per certification, in addition to $0.50 per page.
Please note that the Clerk’s office does not accept cash or personal checks. See Payment Information.