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

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

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    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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01/28/2021
Zoom Civil Jury Trials
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island will conduct all trials and all phases of trial from empanelment to deliberation in civil actions via the zoomgov.com platform until further notice.  If you have a case or controversy that is
01/20/2021
Vacancy - Bankruptcy Judge - District of Puerto Rico
The First Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico in Ponce. More information is available
01/13/2021
2021 Town Hall
Members of the federal bar, Please join us for our third virtual town hall meeting Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 3:30pm-4:30pm.  The Judges will discuss the way forward with continued virtual operations, any changes or developments as well as take
01/13/2021
General Orders Related to the Continuity of Operations and other Matters
The Court has issued a series of General Orders related to the Continuity of Operations During the Coronavirus Pandemic and other matters that can be found below.  

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