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, 2026-05-21
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...
Fri, 2026-02-13
Pursuant to General Order 2026-001, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to its local rules and appendix...
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....