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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.

Court Location

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

12/01/2023
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
12/01/2023
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY- USPO Presentence Investigator
The United States Probation Office for the District of Rhode Island is accepting applications for a TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY - USPO Presentence Investigator located in Providence, RI. Open until filled with priority given to applications received by
11/28/2023
Inflationary Changes to the District Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
At its March and September 2023 sessions, on the recommendation of the Committee on Court Administration and Case Management, the Judicial Conference approved inflationary adjustments to fees on several miscellaneous fee schedules. These changes are
11/21/2023
Federal Bar Holiday Gathering
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island cordially invites you to join us for a holiday celebration in the lobby of the courthouse on December 7th from 5:00PM - 7:30PM. Please RSVP to Sahira Lora at

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