Open Courts Act of 2021

The Open Courts Act of 2021 (S. 2614) would modernize the federal court records system by creating a single, consolidated website for all public court documents. This new system would replace the current PACER system, making federal court filings available to the public free of charge and without requiring users to register for an account. By eliminating paywalls and technical barriers, the bill aims to provide citizens, journalists, and researchers with easier and more transparent access to the federal judicial process.