pacersdk 0.0.1

Python SDK for accessing the PACER API

pacersdk

Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) API client library written in Python.

Background

The PACER Case Locator (PCL) system is a nationwide index of federal court cases. Since November 2024, a PCL application programming interface (API) and its documentation have been made available to the public for searching the index.

This library implements the API calls in a Pythonic way, allowing for intuitive and easy access to REST endpoints. The services are grouped into immediate and batch categories, reflecting the API's structure.

Note: This library supports both QA and production environments. The QA environment contains test data and is suitable for development and testing. Searches made in production may incur billing.

Requirements

• Python 3.11+
• A valid PACER account (QA or production)

Install

PyPI

pip install -U pacersdk

From Source

git clone https://github.com/mcpcpc/pacersdk
cd pacersdk/
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -e .

Documentation

See the full documentation at: https://mcpcpc.github.io/pacersdk

License

This project is licensed under the terms of the BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE for details.