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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

03/08/2023
Vacancy Announcement: IT Support Specialist
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking applications for a IT Support Specialist in the Clerk's Office.  If you are interested in joining our team, please click here for additional information about the position
03/03/2023
Vacancy -- Federal Public Defender for the District of Puerto Rico
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Puerto Rico.  More information can be found here: 
01/05/2023
General Order Establishing the Court Advisory Council
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island hereby establishes a Court Advisory Council.  More details about the structure of the Council and the appointment of its members can be found below.  
12/28/2022
2022 State of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
The 2022 State of the Federal Court address from Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. can be found here. 

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