topic What is PACER? in Bankruptcy

What is PACER?

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:46:44 GMT

In process of filing bankruptcy, and Im seeing people talking about PACER. What is it? Link?

Thanks

Re: What is PACER?

Unfaithful — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:59:06 GMT

It's access to court records. You can track the status of your bankruptcy through pacer as well. Folks on here use it to see if they are discharged from their bankruptcy. I myself noticed it was discharged first through pacer rather than actually receiving the letter of discharge.

Re: What is PACER?

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 22:27:11 GMT

What is the link where I could look up this information and follow my progress?

Re: What is PACER?

Unfaithful — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 23:16:59 GMT

pacer.gov

You would need register and create an account. Access to documents you search costs 10 cents, however, if you don't exceed $15 for the month it's free.

Re: What is PACER?

DaveInAZ — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 23:24:18 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
What is the link where I could look up this information and follow my progress?

I truly don't mean this as a put down in any way, but it's helpful if you think this way: Google is your friend.

https://www.pacer.gov/

That link is from my typing the word "pacer" into the search bar in my browser and then clicking Go. Took 5 seconds.

Pacer is a free account that you sign up for and it gives you access to the status and history of your case in a federal court. While setting up the account is free you do have to provide a payment account (credit/debit card or bank account) to be charged if you go over the limit. I forget the limit, but I used the heck out of my Pacer account during my 2010 BK7 and was never charged anything. After you set up your Pacer account. you should Google to find your local BK court's website. Looking through the BK court site you'll find the link to access the court records with Pacer, you'll also need your BK case #, then you'll see all the records/actions in your case so far. Good luck.

Re: What is PACER?

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 23:37:07 GMT

Feel like such a noob, didn't even think to Google it. Was looking through here about people talking about it and instantly made a post, LOL!

Thanks though!

Re: What is PACER?

Unfaithful — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 01:41:22 GMT

Don't feel like a noob, it happens. We were ALL in your shoes at one point or another. Good luck on your journey.