Court Records Should Be Free
3 hours ago
- #PACER fees
- #court transparency
- #Open Courts Act
- PACER, a federal court records system, charges high fees, making access difficult especially for low-income individuals.
- The Open Courts Act of 2026 aims to replace PACER with a modern, fee-free platform to improve public access and cybersecurity.
- PACER collects over $150 million annually in fees despite court records being public documents.
- EFF and other groups support the bill, arguing public access to court records is essential for democratic accountability.