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.
Wed, 2016-08-24
In case you missed it, please enjoy reading a copy of our latest On the Docket newsletter, which contains information about recent court...
Fri, 2016-08-12
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved publication of proposed amendments to Bankruptcy Rule 3015 and proposed new Rule 3015.1 for a comment period from July 1, 2016 through October 3, 2016. ...
Fri, 2016-08-12
On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a final rule for mortgage servicers that...
Mon, 2016-08-01
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. Click ...
Fri, 2016-07-01
On July 1, 2016, the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules published a proposed amendment to Bankruptcy Rule 3015 and a new Rule 3015.1 and requested that they be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment.
The...
Tue, 2016-06-14
Dear Bankruptcy Attorney:
The Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court's Mission is "to provide a forum for equal access to services and information for the just resolution of fiscal disputes", and our Vision is to reflect "Honesty,...
Fri, 2016-05-06
Notice of Adoption- Please be advised that the court has issued General Order...
Wed, 2016-04-20
April has been designated by Congress as National Financial Literacy Month. In honor of this initiative, the Bankruptcy Court has created a new webpage providing links to several excellent free resources for acquiring good financial...
Tue, 2016-04-12
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island invites public comment on the proposed amendment to Local Rules 3015-1 and 9013-3, as well as Local Form 3015-1.1 (form chapter 13 plan). Copies of the...
Tue, 2016-03-15
Revised Dollar Amounts in Official Forms 106C, 107, 122A-2, 122C-2, 201, 207, 410, Director's Forms 2000 and 2830, and certain instructions, effective April 1, 2016.
Automatic adjustments will be made on April 1, 2016, to dollar amounts...