How do I look up federal cases in Illinois?

Contact the PACER Service Center Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) is a service that allows users to obtain case and docket information from federal appellate, district and bankruptcy courts, and the PACER Case Locator via the Internet. PACER users must register for an account .

How far back do PACER records go?

seven years
Not only is seven years the baseline lookback period for what is generally available at the courts, but this is also the industry standard for lookback periods. In addition, some states limit the reporting of criminal record information to seven years. States that have a seven-year scope limitation include: California.

Where can I find court records in Illinois?

The Illinois Court Records website make it easy for citizens to enjoy the provisions of this Act by offering ready access to court, and other public, records in the state.

Is the Central District of Illinois a federal court?

The United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and is following all recommended guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Where can I find all federal court records?

The main type of record the federal courts create and maintain is a case file, which contains a docket sheet and all documents filed in a case. Case files and court records can be found on PACER.gov. Find a Case (PACER)

How does public access to Court Electronic Records ( PACER ) work?

The Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) service provides electronic public access to federal court records. PACER provides the public with instantaneous access to more than 1 billion documents filed at all federal courts. Registered users can: Search for a case in the federal court where the case was filed, or