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

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Reopening of the Clerk's Office

The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island will be reopening the Clerk's Office to the public beginning on June 1, 2021, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information regarding the reopening and entering the Courthouse, please click here.
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  • Next Generation of CM/ECF is coming

    The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island will be upgrading its CM/ECF software to the Next Generation (NextGen) of CM/ECF on August  23, 2021.

    click here for details

  • COVID-19 & Court Operations

    Click on the following link for information and guidance concerning the Coronavirus and Court Operations 

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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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News & Announcements

06/11/2021
Career Opportunity: Case Administrator
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking applications for a Case Administrator in the Clerk's Office.  If you are interested in joining the Court,
06/04/2021
Public Access to Trial Proceedings in USA v. Huling
Beginning on June 7, 2021, and continuing for the duration of the trial in the case of United States v. Huling, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island will provide public access to the trial. 
05/30/2021
Reopening of the Clerk's Office
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island will be reopening the Clerk's Office to the public beginning on June 1, 2021, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information regarding the reopening and
04/28/2021
First Circuit CJA Panel Applications
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is accepting applications to serve on the court's Criminal Justice Act ("CJA") Panel including: (1) applications from attorneys not currently on the panel; and (2) reapplications from panel members

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