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, 2026-02-05
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island is accepting applications for the position of Courtroom Deputy II. Click ...
Thu, 2026-01-22
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 Local Rule 5071-1 and Appendix III. Copies of the proposed amendments are available...
Wed, 2025-12-03
On January 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John A. Dorsey, whose appointment was effective on September 9, 2025, will host a meet-and-greet in the courtroom of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 380 Westminster Street, 6th Floor, Providence,...
Mon, 2025-12-01
Pursuant to General Order 2025-003, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to its local rules and forms...
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...