Local Rules

New December 2023 -- A printable pdf version of the R.I. Bankruptcy Local Rule book, updated as of December 1, 2023, is now available for downloading and printing free of charge!  See link on left navigation menu of this page.

Notice of Adoption of Local Rule Amendments, Effective December 1, 2023

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 December 1, 2023.  See the Notice of Adoption and links to the red-lined and clean versions of these most recent changes.   

Notice of Adoption of Local Rule Amendments, Effective December 1, 2022

Pursuant to General Order 22-003, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to its local rules and form 1007-1.1 effective December 1, 2022.  See the Notice of Adoption and links to the red-lined and clean versions of these most recent changes.

Notice of Adoption of Local Rule Amendments, Effective February 11, 2021

Pursuant to General Order 21-001, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to two of its local rules: LBR 5001-2 and 9018-1 effective February 11, 2021.  See the Notice of Adoption and links to the red-lined and clean versions of these most recent changes.   This information is also maintained in the Table of Prior Local Rule and Form Changes by Date page on our website, and are contained in our electronic Local Rule Book. 

Local Rules

The Local Bankruptcy Rules (LBRs) are a set of procedures and mandatory requirements for bankruptcy cases and proceedings in the District of Rhode Island. LBRs also give parties and their attorneys instructions for getting their requests in front of the judge and list requirements for attorneys, trustees, and other parties who work for a bankruptcy estate. Motions are often denied because parties do not follow LBRs, so it is important to familiarize yourself with the LBRs that are relevant to your case.   The Court also provides a complete PDF version of our local rules and forms, which can be downloaded for ease of use.  See link above.