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What information is available on PACER?

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PACER provides access to federal case information nationwide. The PACER system offers quick, accurate information about current federal cases. You can obtain:
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What if I want more information about a case than is available through PACER?

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PACER provides access to the case summary, the docket entries, and in many jurisdictions copies of documents filed in federal cases. If more information is needed, the federal court should be contacted for instructions on obtaining more case information. Click here for links to federal court home pages.
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Is PACER available on the Internet?

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Yes, PACER is an Internet service. This site contains links to all courts which offer PACER service on the Internet.
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How often is the case information updated on PACER?

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Case information appears on the PACER system in real time. Once case information has been updated in CM/ECF, that information is available through PACER immediately.
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What if the information I retrieve on PACER is incorrect?

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If there is a discrepancy found with case information, notify the PACER Service Center. PACER will contact the court administrator so the problem can be pinpointed and corrected.
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How far back does the case information go back on PACER?

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Each court maintains its own case information database; therefore, there will be some variations among jurisdictions as to the date ranges of information offered. You will need to contact the court directly to find out how far back case information is available on PACER in a particular jurisdiction.
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What is PACER?

USBC- Frequently Asked Questions
PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) is an interface application which allows attorneys and the public to access the court's electronic docket and electronic claims register from a personal computer connected to the Internet. Information is updated once every business day from the Court's live database. PACER allows you to view information on your monitor while connected, or to "download" it to your personal computer for viewing and/or printing at your location at a later time.
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What is PACER and who operates it?

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Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) is an electronic public access service that allows users to obtain case and docket information from Federal Appellate, District and Bankruptcy courts, and from the U.S. Party/Case Index via the Internet. Links to all courts are provided from this web site. Electronic access is available by registering with the PACER Service Center, the judiciary's centralized registration, billing, and technical support center.
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Where do I obtain information about PACER?

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Yes, the fee is applied for accessing a docket sheet and any documents accessed from the link on the docket sheet. The firm PACER account can be used for the query component of CM/ECF. However, if you would like to keep the billing separate from the firm's, you will need to establish a new PACER account. A PACER account may be obtained from their Reigstration Page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) is an electronic public access service that allows users to obtain case and docket information from Federal Appellate, District and Bankruptcy courts, and from the U.S. Party/Case Index. Users can access court records from the Eastern District of Michigan, but PACER is a separate entity, requiring a login and password separate from this district's ECF account.
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Texas Western
Answer: PACER is an electronic, public-access system that allows you to use a terminal or computer and modem to dial into a specific public information center and directly access official bankruptcy case information. See Question No. 13 for PACER link (above).
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USBC- Frequently Asked Questions
PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) is an interface application which allows attorneys and the public to access the court's electronic docket and electronic claims register from a personal computer connected to the Internet. Information is updated once every business day from the Court's live database.
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Why are there user fees for PACER?

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In 1988, the Judiciary sought funding through the appropriation process to establish the capability to provide electronic public access services. Rather than appropriating additional funds for this purpose, Congress specifically directed the Judiciary to fund that initiative through the collection of user fees. As a result, the program relies exclusively on fee revenue.
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Are there any limits to PACER usage?

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Yes. Access privileges will be suspended for any account that causes an unacceptable level of congestion or a disruption to the operations of the PACER Service Center, a U.S. federal court, or another PACER customer. In addition, any attempt to collect data from PACER in a manner which avoids billing is strictly prohibited and may result in criminal prosecution or civil action. PACER privileges will be terminated if, in the judgment of judiciary personnel, they are being misused.
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How can I search a PACER database?

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You may search by case number, party name, social security number, or tax identification number in the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts. You may search by case number, party name or filing date range in the U.S. District Courts. You may search by case number or party name in the U.S. Courts of Appeals.
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How soon after a document is filed will it be in PACER?

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Case information appears on the PACER system in real time. Once case information has been updated in CM/ECF, that information is available through PACER immediately. It is possible to limit the number of pages displayed by entering a specific date range or docket entry number range for a case docket.
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Can I search by attorney name in PACER?

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Yes. From the query screen, enter the attorney's name and select "Attorney" from the Type drop down menu.
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If I experience trouble accessing PACER, what should I do?

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If you experience problems or have questions regarding PACER access, contact the PACER Service Center by phone at (800) 676-6856 or email pacer@psc.uscourts.gov.
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Can PACER customers receive the PACER statement in an electronic format?

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Yes. PACER customers can receive the statement as an e-mail attachment in PDF format. For instructions on how to set this up click here. There is also an option to Review Transaction History online at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov. Click on Account Information.
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Is there any more information available on Apache?

Apache Server Frequently Asked Questions
Indeed there is. See the main Apache web site. There is also a regular electronic publication called Apache Week available. Links to relevant Apache Week articles are included below where appropriate. There are also some Apache-specific books available.
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Where is more information available?

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For more information on OTAG, please contact Ryan Schnare, Communications Coordinator for the OTAG Outreach and Communications Subgroup, at (703) 218-1411, or via E-mail at: rschnare@walcoff.com.
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What type of information is available on this site?

SEER - Frequently Asked Questions
Cancer incidence and survival statistics are available from 1973, the first year SEER began collecting data, to 2004, the most recent year for which data are reported. SEER collects data from 18 population-based registries throughout the US, so incidence and survival statistics are available for just those covered areas, which comprise more than 25 percent of the US population.
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What information about a DOI name is publicly available?

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Once a DOI name is assigned, anyone may resolve that DOI name without charge. At least some information will always be available on resolution. The information available on resolution depends on the Application Profile (AP) of the DOI name.
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What information is available in electronic form?

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All permit information for 1980 and 1982 to present, well information from 1982 to present that has been submitted by industry, and annual well production submitted by industry from 1984 to 1997. Please click to What's Available On Line to View and What's Available On Line to Download for additional information available in electronic form.
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Will my name and medical information be available to any one else?

National Data Bank for Rheumatic Diseases - Frequently Asked...
No. We do not give away names or sell them, or make them available to anyone else. We have 25 years experience collecting arthritis data and protecting the confidentiality of research participants.
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How much scientific information is available on DEET?

Frequently Asked Questions About DEET
Experts agree and tests have proven, the most effective repellents on the market contain DEET and those without it do not provide the same protection from insect bites. Using a non-DEET product could mean that users are at greater risk for bites. DEET has a 45-year track record of reliable use and extensive scientific study, while much less is known about alternatives.
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Do you make customer information available to others?

BIG BLACK BOOTS - F A Q - Frequently asked Questions
BIG BLACK BOOTS does not provide customer information to anyone not directly involved in building your boots or shipping your order.
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Is there more information available about these cases?

Wisconsin Circuit Court Access
The WCCA website does not display all the information in a case file that may be public record. Most cases have a paper file with the original documents shown in the court record events and other documents that may not be referenced on the WCCA website. These documents are available in the offices of the official recordkeepers.
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