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John J. McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge • Hanorah Tyer-Witek, Clerk of Court

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  • Welcome

    Welcome to the official website for the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. 

  • Our Mission Statement

    To dispense justice for all and preserve individual rights and liberties within our constitutional democracy through the rule of law. We accomplish this by resolving criminal cases and civil disputes fairly and expeditiously.

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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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News & Announcements

01/17/2020
CM/ECF unavailable for maintenance
The Court's Case Management/Electronic Case Files ("CM/ECF") system will be down for server maintenance from Saturday, January 18th at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday January 19th at noon. In case of a litigation-related emergency during this period,
01/06/2020
Order Appointment Merit Selection Panel
The current terms of United States Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond and United States Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan are due to expire on September 9, 2020, and September 30, 2020, respectively. As required by law, the United States
01/06/2020
Public Notice of Reappointment of Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond and Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan
The current terms of United States Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond and United States Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan are due to expire on September 9, 2020, and September 30, 2020, respectively. As required by law, the United States
12/31/2019
Court Operating Status
In observance of the holiday, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island will close on December 31st at 2 p.m. and remain closed on January 1, 2020.  In case of a litigation-related emergency during this period, please call (

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