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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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03/28/2022
General Order Re: 2022 Bar Membership Renewal
The Court has adopted a General Order that beginning on April 1, 2022, members of the bar who did not renew their bar registration between January 1, 2022 and March 31, 2022 may continue to register through May 31, 2022 pursuant to LR Gen 203(d).
03/14/2022
General Order Re: Hearings by Videoconference
Pursuant to LR Gen 113(d), Fed. R. Civ. P. 83(a)(1), and 28 U.S.C. §2071(e), the Court hereby amends LR Gen 112(a) and adds a new rule, LR Cv 78. The Court will take steps to formally modify LR Gen 112 and LR Cv 78 during the next local rules review
03/01/2022
Notice Regarding the Reopening of the Clerk's Office
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the resumption of normal operations and the reopening of the Clerk’s office for in-person filings and inquiries beginning March 7, 2022. The Clerk’s office will be open
01/03/2022
2022 Bar Registration Renewal
The 2022 Bar Registration Renewal Period is now open and will run until March 31, 2022.  Members of the bar of this Court seeking to maintain an active bar status should renew their bar registration electronically using the Court's Case Management/

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