Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding systems from unauthorized access.According to the updated standards, new passwords must contain:

IMPORTANT: All PACER users must update their passwords every 180 days to reduce the risk of extended use of compromised passwords.

NOTE: Impacted users will be prompted to update their password upon login. Users can skip the process three times before their account is locked. Once an account is locked, users will not be able to perform any activity until they change their password.In preparation, users should ensure that they know their security questions and answers and have access to the email address associated with their PACER account in the event they need to reset their password. If users do not know their security questions and answers, they should contact the PACER Service Center for assistance. Users sharing their account should coordinate with their teams to avoid locking each other out. Finally, if using third-party software, users should check if they need to take any additional action as it relates to that software.If you have any questions, please contact the PACER Service Center at (800) 676-6856 or pacer@psc.uscourts.gov. The PACER Service Center hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Central Time.

This is a restricted government website for official court business only. All activities of CM/ECF subscribers or users of this system for any purpose, and all access attempts, may be recorded and monitored by persons authorized by the federal judiciary for improper use, protection of system security, performance of maintenance and for appropriate management by the judiciary of its systems. By subscribing to CM/ECF, users expressly consent to system monitoring and to official access to data reviewed and created by them on the system. If evidence of unlawful activity is discovered, including unauthorized access attempts, it may be reported to law enforcement officials.

CHAMBERS EMAIL ACCOUNTS:

Chief Judge Christine M. Gravelle: chambers_of_cmg@njb.uscourts.gov

Judge Michael B. Kaplan: chambers_of_mbk@njb.uscourts.gov
Judge Andrew B. Altenburg, Jr.: chambers_of_aba@njb.uscourts.gov
Judge Vincent F. Papalia: chambers_of_vfp@njb.uscourts.gov
Judge John K. Sherwood: chambers_of_jks@njb.uscourts.gov
Judge Jerrold N. Poslusny, Jr.: chambers_of_jnp@njb.uscourts.gov
Judge Stacey L. Meisel: chambers_of_slm@njb.uscourts.gov
Judge Mark E. Hall: chambers_of_meh@njb.uscourts.gov

Judge Eamonn J. O'Hagan: chambers_of_ejo@njb.uscourts.gov

From time to time, you may experience significant slowness with the system. Some of it is due to technical difficulties and some is due to network congestion. When you encounter such an event, please log off the system and wait 10 minutes before retrying. Please be reminded that clicking on the "submit" button twice may result in duplicated filings. To work around problems of network congestion, filing in the following time period is encouraged: early in the morning, around lunch hours, and late afternoon.