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02. What’s the difference between CM/ECF and PACER?

CMECF FAQ Group: 
Getting Started
Type: 
CM ECF FAQ
Answer: 

The Case Management/Electronic Files (“CM/ECF”) System is an electronic filing system used to electronically file documents with the Court via the internet.

The Public Access to Court Electronic Records (“PACER”) System is an electronic public access service that allows users to run reports and view documents from all federal courts via the internet.

PACER acts as a portal to the documents and case information stored on CM/ECF. The same information, functions, queries, reports and documents that were available through the Court’s CM/ECF System in the past are available through the PACER System.