CourtListener
CourtListener
Tool
Search Pacer Dockets
search_pacer_dockets📊 PACER SEARCH: Search federal court dockets from PACER via CourtListener's RECAP Archive. Find active and terminated cases with comprehensive party, attorney, and filing information. Search by case name, party name, or nature of suit across all federal courts or specific jurisdictions.
Pricing
Per call
$0.01
Model
flat
Pay only for what you use. No subscriptions.
Inputs
date_range
objectnature_of_suit
stringparty_name
stringcase_name
stringlimit
numbercase_type
stringcourt
stringTry It
API
MCP Config
Input Parameters
Date range for case filing or termination dates
Nature of suit code or description (e.g., 'Contract', 'Tort', 'Civil Rights')
Name of a party involved in the case (plaintiff, defendant, etc.). Examples: 'Sean Combs', 'Microsoft Corporation', 'United States'
Case name or title to search for
Maximum number of dockets to return
all
Type of case to search for
Specific court identifier (e.g., 'ca3', 'cacd', 'nysd', 'dcd') OR jurisdiction name (e.g., 'federal', 'california', 'bankruptcy'). Court IDs are passed directly, jurisdiction names are resolved to multiple courts.