I need to find a federal court case. How can I search for a case on PACER, and what are the main search options available? Additionally, what are the different types of PACER accounts offered, and which one is recommended for someone who only needs to search for cases?
Navigate to the PACER homepage (pacer.gov). Click on the 'Find a Case' button (ID 129). Identify the primary methods or options for searching for a case. Navigate back to the PACER homepage. Click on the 'Register for an Account' button (ID 110). Identify the different types of PACER accounts available. Determine which account type is recommended for 'Case Search Only' users. Synthesize the information on case search options and account types.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Find a Case' section or page. The agent identifies at least two distinct methods or options for searching for a case (e.g., by party name, case number, court, date range). The agent successfully navigates to the 'Register for an Account' section or page. The agent identifies at least two different types of PACER accounts (e.g., Case Search Only, Attorney Filers, Non-attorney Filers). The agent explicitly states which account type is recommended for users who only need to search for cases.