How does PacerDash work?

PacerDash is a cloud-based provider of real time federal court data, allowing you to track and access dockets without the cost and complexity of accessing PACER directly. PacerDash manages the technical details of docket monitoring, connecting to over 190 court servers and intelligently monitoring cases for new activity.

Who is it for?

Anyone who needs faster and smarter access to federal litigation and bankruptcy dockets. Our clients include: Lawyers and law firms, law librarians, individual investors and day traders, hedge funds, restructuring professionals, special situations investors, distressed debt investors, academics, journalists, media organizations, and advocacy organizations.

Which courts and jurisdiction are covered?

All federal courts at the district level, including bankruptcy courts. For a full list of courts we cover, click here. We do not currently cover federal appellate courts, PTAB, or state courts.

How much does it cost?

We offer several flat-rate plans. We can also create customized plans with higher case limits.

What are case limits?

The case limit is the maximum number of cases you can simultaneously access and track under your plan. Pro Plan and Firm Plan subscribers may add and remove cases from their plan as needed. Starter Plans are limited to a single case.

What if I need more cases?

Pro and Firm Plans are also available with higher case limits. Contact support@pacerdash.com for rates and details.

What's included in docket access?

The full docket sheet and party and attorney information. The court fees associated with pulling docket data is included in your plan's base price. Individual PDF filings and orders are not included. Those must be purchased separately using document credits.

How does docket tracking work?

We automatically monitor every docket in your plan and send you an email whenever new activity is detected. Our custom-built software is hosted on an enterprise-grade, scalable infrastruture in the cloud. We run hundreds of background processes every hour, and process data about thousands of new filings every day. To date, we've handled over 50 million docket activity items.

What is low latency tracking?

We define latency as the lag between when an item hits the docket and when our system detects it. Depending on the court, jurisdiction, and type of filing, normal latency can vary between minutes to up to an hour. In most cases, normal latency is around 30 minutes. For clients who require faster alerting, we have developed an intelligent polling algorithm that signficantly lowers maximum acceptable latency. This service is currently available to our Firm Plan subscribers. Note that our low latency tracking is a best effort service and not a guarantee of timeliness. Latency can be affected by a number of factors beyond our control, including but not limited to court outages, filing errors by attorneys and court clerks, and other system failures. Low latency services are subject to additional disclaimers set forth in our Terms of Service.

What is white glove setup?

For law librarians, paralegals, and others tracking a large number of cases, we can streamline the entire setup process. Just email or call us with a list of cases. We'll handle importing every case to your dashboard with your custom notification preferences.

Can I have multiple users or send case alerts to multiple email recipients?

Firm Plan subscribers can now have multiple user logins and/or multiple email lists for individual case alerts. Per-seat pricing may apply. Contact us for more details.

Will I have access to filings and orders?

Any publicly filed document on the docket can be accessed through PacerDash. But documents are not included in your plan's base subscription fee. Instead, you must purchase documents individually using document credits.

What are document credits?

Document credits are used to purchase documents for any of the cases you are tracking. They can be purchased at any time, and will never expire so long as your subscription remains active. Pro Plan and Firm Plan subscribers can purchase credits at a discount.

How do get started?

Sign up is fast, easy, and instant. Select a plan and follow the steps to get started. A valid U.S. credit card is required. We offer monthly, quarterly, and yearly billing. All payment transactions are securely handled by Stripe. There is no minimum contract length, and you can cancel anytime.

Do you offer a free trial?

For clients interested in our Firm Plan, a free trial may be available. Contact us at support@pacerdash.com. We do not offer a free trial for our Starter or Pro Plans.

I have more questions.

Happy to help. Contact us at support@pacerdash.com.