News & Announcements: Apr 2020
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court.
Thu, 2020-04-30
The Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court is pleased to announce that commencing on April 30, 2020, a new free electronic fee payment method is available for Self-Represented Parties, and limited fees for ECF filers (see specific fee...
Mon, 2020-04-27
Please see the attached document summarizing the bankruptcy changes related to the CARES Act, including a new Notice of Mortgage Forbearance event, as...
Tue, 2020-04-21
The Court has entered General Order 20-008 amending Interim Bankruptcy Rule 1020 to implement the provisions of the CARES Act related to eligibility to be a small business debtor...
Fri, 2020-04-10
Attached is an Attorney Training Document addressing the recently enacted bankruptcy provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and...
Wed, 2020-04-08
Please see attached Notice issued on April 7, 2020 by the Office of the United States Trustee regarding recovery rebates paid to...
Mon, 2020-04-06
Governor Raimondo's Office and the Secretary of State's Office worked together to secure the temporary authorization of remote online notarization in Rhode Island during the state of emergency to address the ability to continue notarizing...
Mon, 2020-04-06
Hosted by The Consumer Bankruptcy Committee
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 FROM 1:00-2:15 PM ET
The CARES Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, has many important economic stimulus measures — including some that will impact bankruptcy....
Fri, 2020-04-03
The Court has created a separate web page listing the methods available for self represented parties to file documents with the...
Wed, 2020-04-01
Bankruptcy Judge Diane Finkle has entered General Order 20-007 regarding extension of certain deadlines related to Meeting of Creditors under 11 U.S.C. ...