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, 2018-07-27
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking a term judicial law clerk to United States Bankruptcy Judge Diane Finkle, to commence in August 2019. This law clerk position is for an employment assignment of...
Fri, 2018-07-20
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island (Court) is seeking quotes (price per pickup) for armored car service (Courier) for the weekly pick-up and delivery of the Court’s daily receipts to the designated...
Mon, 2018-06-04
On Thursday, May 31, 2018, the Court celebrated the One Year Anniversary of the Bankruptcy Legal Clinic, with a reception for our volunteer attorneys. See ...
Fri, 2018-05-18
We are pleased to announce the publication of our Spring 2018 court newsletter On the Docket, which contains, among other topics,...
Wed, 2018-05-09
In celebration of the One Year Anniversary of the Bankruptcy Legal Clinic operations, the Bankruptcy Court is hosting a Special Celebration to honor and recognize our volunteer attorneys on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 3:30-5:00 PM. All...
Tue, 2018-03-27
You are invited to attend a public discussion with Rhode Island Bankruptcy Judge Diane Finkle and the Clerk’s Office on Monday, April 30 at 3:30 PM. RSVP by April 27. Please see...
Fri, 2017-12-22
Notice to Chapter 13 Practitioners: The Clerk's office was able to modify our ECF system to again include the Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearing Date on the 341 Meeting of Creditor notice, rather than sending a separate hearing notice. ...
Mon, 2017-12-04
The 2018 Edition of the R.I. Bankruptcy Rule book is on sale at the Clerk’s Office for $14.50 per copy. In addition, Local Rule books can be conveniently ordered ...
Wed, 2017-11-22
We are pleased to announce the publication of our Fall 2017 court newsletter On the Docket, which contains, among other topics, numerous...
Fri, 2017-11-17
On November 17, 2017, the US Bankruptcy Court issued General Order 17-003 amending Local Form 1009-1.1,...