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.
Wed, 2024-11-27
Pursuant to General Order 24-002, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to its local rules and forms...
Wed, 2024-11-06
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient...
Wed, 2024-11-06
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 ...
Mon, 2024-11-04
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 Rhode Island. Please see this ...
Mon, 2024-11-04
The U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Clerk of Court. Further details can be found ...
Mon, 2024-09-23
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge, serving in Providence, Rhode Island, commencing upon the retirement of Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond in May 2025....
Thu, 2024-06-27
Effective June 22, 2024, the Subchapter V and Chapter 13 debt limit provisions of the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act sunset. As of June 22, 2024, the Chapter 11, Subchapter V debt limit is $3,024,725, while the...
Thu, 2024-02-29
We are pleased to announce the publication of our Winter 2024 court newsletter, On the Docket. This edition covers changes to the...
Thu, 2023-12-28
After many years of providing expert mediation services to this Court and litigants appearing before the Court, Berry Mitchell is retiring at the end of this year. Mr. Mitchell has provided countless hours to the Court and litigants providing highly...
Wed, 2023-11-22
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...