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, 2022-11-03
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 form 1007-1.1. Copies of the proposed amendments are available...
Mon, 2022-09-12
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island is accepting applications for the position of Clerk of Court. The closing date is October 14, 2022. To be qualified for appointment, a candidate must have a juris...
Thu, 2022-08-25
APPOINTMENT OF CHAPTER 13 STANDING TRUSTEE – TWO OPEN POSITIONS
The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a standing trustee to administer cases filed under chapter 13 of title 11 of the...
Tue, 2022-08-23
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved for publication for public comment the following proposed amendments to existing bankruptcy rules and forms, as well as one new rule:
Bankruptcy Restyled Rules...
Tue, 2022-07-05
Today, July 5, 2022, the Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court issued its Second Amended ...
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...