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.
Fri, 2025-11-21
The Clerk’s Office has created new CM/ECF events to effectuate the changes related to the December 1, 2025 amendments to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002....
Fri, 2025-11-14
On December 1, 2025, the following Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Procedure, Official Bankruptcy Forms, and Director’s Bankruptcy Forms will be amended:
Appellate Rules 6 and 39.
Bankruptcy Rules 3002.1 and 8006...
Fri, 2025-11-07
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 and forms. Copies of the proposed amendments are available ...
Wed, 2025-11-05
Please be advised that due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the meet-and-greet with U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John A. Dorsey, previously scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been postponed to a date to be determined. Please note that the...
Fri, 2025-10-17
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island is issuing this notice to apprise the Judiciary contractor community of Judiciary-wide plans regarding contract actions that may be necessary if contract funding is affected by the current...
Tue, 2025-10-07
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking a chambers paralegal for the chambers of United States Bankruptcy Judge John A Dorsey. Click...
Wed, 2025-09-10
On November 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John A. Dorsey, whose appointment by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit was effective on September 9, 2025, will host a meet-and-greet in the courtroom of the U.S. Bankruptcy...
Wed, 2025-07-23
Please see attached Request for Quote for monthly parking agreement for the US Bankruptcy Court. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: August 22, 2025.
Mon, 2025-07-21
Pursuant to General Order 2025-002, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to its local rules effective July 21...
Wed, 2025-07-09
This issue of On the Docket features a reflection from Judge Finkle on her distinguished career and upcoming retirement, the introduction of the next...