PACER Explained

I previously referenced that a Chester County bankruptcy lawyer should look on PACER to see if their client had previously filed for bankruptcy.  But, what is PACER?  

PACER is an online repository for bankruptcy filings that is over 25 years old.  It is a web-based product run by the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts. It bills itself as "a national index for U.S. District, Bankruptcy, and Appellate courts".  You get charged quarterly for the use of PACER.  So, you also have to have an account set up.  The fees are 10 cents per page, so you must learn how to search judiciously and effectively.  You do not have to be an attorney to have PACER access.  You just must complete the requirements.  

Learning PACER

PACER has a host of tutorials via video.  They are campy and old, but effective.   To access PACER, you must get an account by registering.  You will also have to set up to go to free PACER training.  You will have to go through training modules and complete the class, which typically takes a day.