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.
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 view the attached training document for information about the upcoming December 1, 2016 Federal and Local Bankruptcy Rule, Fee and Form...
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...
Wed, 2016-11-02
Please enjoy the latest edition of our court newsletter...
Wed, 2016-10-26
At its September 2016 session, the Judicial Conference approved inflationary adjustments to fees on the appellate, district, and bankruptcy court miscellaneous fee schedules, as well as on the Court of Federal Claims and the Judicial Panel on...
Mon, 2016-10-24
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 amendments to its local rules and local forms, many of which are being amended to incorporate changes in...
Fri, 2016-10-21
Please be advised that new Census Bureau, IRS Data and Administrative Expenses Multipliers for completing the Mean Test forms in bankruptcy will go into effect on November 1, 2016. Downloadable spreadsheets of these new figures...
Tue, 2016-09-27
Please be advised that the Court has issued General Order 16-002 amending local rules and forms effective 10/3/16. Click the links for copies of the...
Mon, 2016-09-12
Several Federal Bankruptcy Rule amendments will take effect on December 1, 2016, including changes to FRBP 9006(f) regarding computation of time, which will no longer provide 3 additional days to act if served electronically. Please review...