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, 2021-01-04
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...
Wed, 2020-09-16
Pursuant to General Order 20-011, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to three of its local rules...
Mon, 2020-08-24
Notice of Proposed Amendments to Local Rules and Forms - Comment Deadline September 14, 2020.
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...
Thu, 2020-08-13
The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Rules have proposed amendments to the following rules and have asked that they be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment.
Appellate Rule: 25...
Thu, 2020-07-16
Pursuant to General Order 20-010, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court...
Wed, 2020-07-15
On July 15, 2020, the Court issued General Order 20-009 transitioning all court proceedings to the government-version Zoom video platform, effective...
Mon, 2020-06-22
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 ...