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.
Mon, 2021-03-01
Please see the linked Court Notice concerning...
Thu, 2021-02-11
Pursuant to General Order 21-001...
Mon, 2021-02-08
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260) (“CAA”) was enacted on...
Wed, 2021-01-20
The First Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position
for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico in Ponce. Attorneys are
encouraged to apply, even if their experience is not...
Tue, 2021-01-19
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. Copies of the proposed amendments are available ...
Thu, 2021-01-07
After the recent disclosure of widespread cybersecurity breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, federal courts are immediately adding new security procedures to protect highly sensitive confidential documents filed with the...
Mon, 2021-01-04
YouTube Audio Streaming Suspended January 4-15, 2021 Due to Courtroom Construction Project
The Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court is updating its courtroom technology to take advantage of new and improved technologies, enhanced sound system and a digital...
Thu, 2020-12-31
On December 31, 2020, Bankruptcy Judge Diane Finkle issued ...
Thu, 2020-12-10
The 2020 Edition of the R.I. Bankruptcy Local Rule book is now on sale! The book may be purchased for $14.50 (including shipping), and conveniently ordered through our website....
Wed, 2020-11-04
At its March 2020 session, the Judicial Conference approved adjustments to the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule, which go into effect December 1, 2020, and which results in changes to the case filing fees. Please see the attached...