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, 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
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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. ...
Tue, 2020-03-31
The Court has updated the Calendar page to provide the telephonic hearing instructions as well as access...
Tue, 2020-03-31
Federal courts are individually coordinating with state and local health officials to obtain local information about the coronavirus (COVID-19), and some have issued orders relating to court business, operating status, and public and employee...
Fri, 2020-03-27
Bankruptcy Judge Diane Finkle has entered General Order 20-006 temporarily suspending specified local rules delegating service of court notices, orders and...
Fri, 2020-03-27
Due to high demand for remote recording capabilities during the top of each hour, the Court is changing its telephonic calendar schedule to commence at 10:30 AM each Wednesday, rather than at 10:00 AM. All hearings will be heard...