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Court Operating Status During Government Shutdown--Furlough on Friday, October 31, 2025

The Clerk's Office will be unavailable due to staff furlough on Friday, October 31, 2025. During this period, the Court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files ("CM/ECF") system will be available to accept filings and non-electronic filers may email filings in PDF form to RID_ECF_Intake@rid.uscourts.gov, which will be docketed as of the date of receipt. In case of a litigation-related emergency during this period, please call (401) 752-7099 and leave a message that includes your name, a phone number where you can be reached and the nature of your emergency. A Clerk’s Office staff member will return your call promptly.
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U.S. District Court
District of Rhode Island

One Exchange Terrace
Federal Building and Courthouse
Providence, RI 02903

Clerk's Office: (401) 752-7200

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10/20/2025
Court Operating Status During Government Shutdown
Effective Monday, October 20, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island will no longer have sufficient funding to sustain full, paid operations due to the ongoing lapse in congressional appropriations. For more
10/16/2025
SAVE THE DATE: 160th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment | December 4, 2025
SAVE THE DATE Commemorating 160 Years of the 13th Amendment This year marks the 160th anniversary of the ratification of the landmark 13th Amendment – a defining moment in U.S.
08/25/2025
Court Seeks Candidates for Criminal Justice Act Panel
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island seeks applicants for the Court's Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorney panel.  The application period runs until September 25, 2025, and information regarding the application process 
08/07/2025
Vacancy Announcement: Full-Time Term Law Clerk
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking a temporary term judicial law clerk to support three United States District Court Judges. This position is for an employment assignment beginning immediately through

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