News & Announcements

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court.

Thu, 2024-02-29
We are pleased to announce the publication of our Winter 2024 court newsletter, On the Docket.  This edition covers changes to the...
Thu, 2023-12-28
After many years of providing expert mediation services to this Court and litigants appearing before the Court, Berry Mitchell is retiring at the end of this year. Mr. Mitchell has provided countless hours to the Court and litigants providing highly...
Wed, 2023-11-22
Pursuant to General Order 23-003, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to its local rules effective...
Thu, 2023-11-09
The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Official Bankruptcy Forms, and a Director’s Bankruptcy Form will be amended on December 1, 2023. The following rules and forms will be amended: Bankruptcy Rules 3011, 8003, 9006, and 9038 (new...
Mon, 2023-10-30
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island invites public comment on the proposed amendments to its local rules.  Copies of the proposed amendments are available ...
Tue, 2023-10-10
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire in Concord. Please see this...
Tue, 2023-09-05
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island is accepting applications for the position of Term Law Clerk to United States Bankruptcy Judge Diane Finkle for the 2024-25 term. The closing date is October 6, 2023. Please see...
Fri, 2023-08-18
This message is sent on behalf of the U.S. Trustee Program The U.S. Trustee Program is implementing virtual § 341 meetings of creditors in chapter 7, 12, and 13 cases in the District of Rhode Island for meetings being held on or after October 5...
Fri, 2023-07-21
Please see attached Request for Quote for monthly parking agreement for the US Bankruptcy Court.  DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: August 18, 2023.  
Wed, 2023-05-10
Today, the Bankruptcy Court issued General Order 23-002 which rescinds all COVID-19 related general orders presently in effect. Please see ...

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