Pacer "Cannot find case" -- Wrong case number, or I'm asking too quickly?

[phoenyx]

My attorney filed my Chapter 7 today electronically through PACER while I was there, and gave me a case number in the format 08-#####, where each "#" is a number. It's definately filed, not pending, because I have a case number issued by the bankruptcy court.

When I try looking up the case number in PACER, it says "Cannot find case 08-#####".

Is PACER not that quick? Can it not show documents filed only two hours ago? Do I need to be more patient?!?!?!?!!? <lol>

Or, do I have an "abbreviated" case number, and need a "fuller" case number or something from my attorney to be able to look it up in PACER?

I'm 110% positive I'm using the right district.

[Teddy]

I'd give it a day.

My BK was filed on a Friday night late and I was able to pull my case up on Monday using the 08-##### format. You are using the right format.

I couldn't try it over the weekend b/c I didn't have my password at home with me so I can't say how fast it really is but I would think it'll be there tomorrow.

[lrprn]

When I try looking up the case number in PACER, it says "Cannot find case 08-#####".

As Teddy said, try it again tomorrow. You have the right format and number of numbers for a bankruptcy case number.

[jp2861]

Or, try pulling it up using your SS number.

[gophermn]

jp is right, try your name, SS# anything in the query.

[phoenyx]

Thanks for everyone's replies.

I found a section of pacer that actually shows the date ranges that are listed, for each individual court. My district is only online through 03/30/2008, so you are all right that I should try tomorrow.

I don't get why documents filed electronically through a website aren't instantly available. Oh well, not how I would have written it. The Alabama Middle District Court CM/ECF (Criminal) is only available online through 03/17/2008! Wow...