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, 2022-06-21
President Biden signs S.3823 - Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act today, June 21, 2022.
The...
Thu, 2022-06-16
Thu, 2022-04-21
The Court issues Third Amended GO 20-012 regarding Bankruptcy Court Visitation and Access Restrictions. See order for details...
Mon, 2022-04-04
The United States Courts for the First Circuit issues press release announcing that the Honorable David J. Barron has become...
Mon, 2022-03-28
In January, we notified you of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provisions that expired on...
Mon, 2022-03-14
The Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court is pleased to share it's 2021 District Profile document, which includes annual court filing data,...
Thu, 2022-03-10
On April 1, 2022, adjustments to the dollar amounts stated in various provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and one provision of Title 28 of the United States Code will go into effect for cases filed on or after that date. The adjustments’...
Wed, 2022-03-09
Court Issues Second Amended GO 20-012 regarding Bankruptcy Court Visitation and Access Restrictions.
The Court issues Second Amended ...
Thu, 2022-01-13
On January 13, 2022, Bankruptcy Judge Diane Finkle issued General Order 22-001 entitled “Excepting Response Time Language on Motions to...
Tue, 2022-01-11
NEW Homeowner Assistance Fund Rhode Island (HAF-RI) Program
The Homeowner Assistance Fund Rhode Island (HAF-RI) is a new federal program created to help eligible homeowner households who have fallen...