U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Mobile PACER Case Locator Launched ~ [return to Top]

The Judiciary has launched a new mobile web version of the PACER Case Locator. The PACER Case Locator allows users to search for court records in all district, bankruptcy, and appellate courts. The Mobile PACER Case Locator is accessible using Apple devices, such as iPads, as well as Android devices version 2.2 or higher. When using supported mobile devices, users will be redirected to the Mobile PACER Case Locator when visiting pcl.uscourts.gov to search for court records on the go.

The Mobile PACER Case Locator can be accessed directly by users visiting pcl.uscourts.gov/searchmobile. There is nothing to install – it just works. For further information about this new service, contact the PACER Service Center at 800-676-6856.

Free PACER Training Site ~ [return to Top]

A free-of-charge website offers access to a training database through the Judiciary’s PACER service. The site features data from real cases in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York over a six-month period in 2007. The training site can be accessed via “Frequently Used” on the PACER website home page, www.pacer.gov. No registration is required, and a login and password are posted on the training site’s Welcome Page.

Users can search the database to find cases to explore. As searches are conducted, a transaction receipt display will explain what charge would have been accrued for the PACER service. Reviewing the receipts will help users understand their PACER charges and improve their search techniques to minimize charges.

Please be aware that the site utilizes the district court version of CM/ECF. While the search and navigation functions are similar, some of the information, events, and reports differ from the bankruptcy CM/ECF system. For further information about this new service, contact the PACER Service Center at 800-676-6856.

Judicial Conference Privacy Policy ~ [return to Top]

The Judicial Conference Privacy Policy has been amended to restrict public access through PACER to all documents in bankruptcy cases and related proceedings that were filed before December 1, 2003, and have been closed for more than one year. The case docket and docket information will remain available.  Members of the general public may still obtain copies of documents (except those under seal) from the Clerk's Office. Additional information on the policy is available in Public Notice 12-01 or by contacting the Clerk's Office.

Voice Case Information System (VCIS) ~ [return to Top]

The Voice Case Information System (VCIS) has been upgraded effective February 3, 2012 to include a voice recognition software. Callers will now be able to "speak" their information requests or use their telephone keypads. Full details on the changes are on the VCIS page.

CM/ECF Upgrade ~ [return to Top]

Effective Monday, November 21, 2011 the CM/ECF system will be upgraded to Release 4.2. Changes include enhancements to password security, new email notification options, additional options on the cases and calendar event reports and lots more. Visit our 4.2 Information page for details, including electronic learning modules and PACER User Notes.

Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule increases ~ [return to Top]

The Clerk issued a Pubic Notice, Notice 11-1, on October 25, 2011 with regards to changes to the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. At its September 2011 session, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved changes to the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. The changes become effective on November 1, 2011. For more information, visit our Filing Fees page.

Administrative Orders Adopted ~ [return to Top]

Effective October 1, 2010, the Court adopted Administrative Orders 2016-2, 4001-2 and 7016-1, amended Administrative Order 3012-1, and adopted Local Bankruptcy Forms 2016-2, 3012-1B and 4001-2.

Old Court News ~ [return to Top]

Court News Items older than the above can be found by visiting our Public Notices page. Court News is usually released as a Public Notice.