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.
Thu, 2017-06-01
The RI Bankruptcy Court will close at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 in order for court staff to attend the 4:00 p.m. Memorial Service for Bankruptcy Judge Arthur N. Votolato (Ret.) at the...
Wed, 2017-05-10
Please see the attached press release announcing the selection of Leslie C. Storm as Clerk of the First Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, effective May 1...
Wed, 2017-04-26
Please see the attached announcement from the United States Trustee seeking applications for appointment as a standing trustee to administer cases under...
Mon, 2017-04-24
The Bankruptcy Court, in conjunction with the RIBA Volunteer Lawyer Program and Foreclosure Prevention Project, is sponsoring a free seminar at the RI Law Center on Wednesday,May 3, 2017 from 1:00-4:00 PM (lunch included) on Bankruptcy...
Thu, 2017-03-16
Please see the attached announcement from the United States Trustee for Region One seeking applications for appointment as a standing trustee to administer cases...
Tue, 2016-12-20
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, in conjunction with volunteer members of the Rhode Island bankruptcy legal community, is pleased to announce a pilot program commencing in January to provide free bankruptcy legal consultations to individuals filing...
Thu, 2016-12-08
Please see the attached Press Release from the First Circuit Court of Appeals announcing the selection of Elizabeth D. Katz as Bankruptcy Judge for the District of...
Mon, 2016-11-21
Please be advised that the Court has issued General Order 16-003 amending local rules and forms, effective 12/1/16. See attached...
Mon, 2016-11-21
Please view the attached training document for information about the upcoming December 1, 2016 Federal and Local Bankruptcy Rule, Fee and Form...