Using Notes to Annotate Content

You can use the Notes feature to save dockets, PACER documents, case law, and oral arguments to the Notes tab in your account.

Notes on dockets will be shown in docket alerts that we send you, making it easier to remember why you created the alert.

Save a Note

To save a note on an item on CourtListener, log in and click Add Note button on a docket, PACER document, decision, or oral argument recording.

A modal pops up:

Complete the box with following information:

1. Name: Required field, by default the item title, you can change it.
2. Notes: Optional, a private note explaining why the item is important or relevant to you (500 character limit).

Click the save button.

Viewing, Editing or Deleting a Note

You can view your notes items in the Notes tab within your user profile panel.

Here, you can edit or delete a note item by clicking on the "Edit/Delete" button.

A modal pops up:

You can change the content of the note and save or you can delete it by clicking the "Delete" button in the bottom left corner.