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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.

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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

02/05/2026
Federal Court/Bar Access to Justice Initiative
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the launch of its Federal Court/Bar Access to Justice Initiative (“Initiative”), which for the first time formally welcomes law firms as members of the Court’s
02/05/2026
District of Rhode Island – Litigation Academy – Witness Cross-Examination
Registration for the Litigation Academy – Witness Cross-Examination program is now open! This program will provide hands-on training in witness cross-examination and will take place on February 23rd and 24th, 2026. The course will be an intensive
12/05/2025
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Civil Rights Litigation CLE Series
Registration is now open for the annual CLE program for Winter 2026.  Walk-ins are welcome, space permitting.  The program is free for any attorney practicing in Rhode Island, regardless of Bar memberships.  This year the program will explore the
11/04/2025
General Order Appointing the 2026 District Court Conference Planning Committee
The Court has appointed members to serve at the 2026 District Court Conference Planning Committee.  Please click

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