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, 2018-05-18
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,...
Mon, 2017-11-06
Attached is an Attorney Training Document addressing the upcoming Federal and Local Bankruptcy Rule and Form Changes which take effect on December 1, 2017....
Mon, 2017-10-30
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Rhode Island will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. Registered Users may continue to file documents in the Court's Electronic Filing System....
Tue, 2017-10-24
Please see the attached Press Release announcing the creation of a website repository in the First Circuit for internet...