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, 2026-10-30
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island provides the following update regarding the nationwide service disruption affecting the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC), which began on October 7, 2026, and interrupted the...
Fri, 2026-10-30
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 and forms. Copies of the proposed amendments are available...
Thu, 2026-10-15
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island advises members of the bar, litigants, creditors, and members of the public that the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) has been experiencing a nationwide service disruption since...
Thu, 2026-09-17
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank J. Perry as Acting Clerk of Court, effective October 5, 2026. Mr. Perry will assume the position following the conclusion of Jonathan E....
Tue, 2026-08-18
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 John A. Dorsey Jr., for the 2026-27 term. Priority will be given to applications...
Tue, 2026-06-09
Thu, 2026-05-21
After 18 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island, Pam Ricciarelli has announced her retirement effective May 31, 2026.
Pam began her Bankruptcy Court career in 2008 as a Case Administrator and in 2018...
Thu, 2026-05-21
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island is accepting applications for the position of Operations Generalist. Click here...
Fri, 2026-05-15
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 Puerto Rico at San Juan. Please see this ...
Mon, 2026-03-09
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 John A. Dorsey for the 2026-27 term. Priority will be given to applications submitted...