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In June 2026, the federal judiciary decided to hike the fees for its electronic records.
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In June 2026, the federal judiciary increased the fees for its electronic records.
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The author
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-06",
    "action": "hiked fees",
    "organization": "Federal judiciary"
}
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Policy Courts Fees
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 3:06 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 3:06 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Federal Courts Are Running a Surplus Charging for Public Records
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https://reason.com/2026/09/28/feds-hike-fees-for-court-records

The federal judiciary has increased fees for its PACER database, despite running a significant surplus for years. This move aims to fund a modernization project, but critics argue it ignores the system's history of overcharging and deterioration.

Public Records PACER Federal Courts Government Transparency Fees E-Government Act Open Courts Act

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