The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island will be closed on Thursday, January 9th in observance of the National Day of Mourning in memory of former President James Earl Carter, Jr.
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News & Announcements: 2024
12/03/2024
The following amended and new rules and forms became effective December 1, 2024:
• Civil Rule 12;
• Evidence Rules 613, 801, 804, and 1006, and new Rule 107;
• Appellate Rules 32, 35, and 40, and the Appendix of Length Limits;
• Bankruptcy Restyled Rules Parts I through IX, Rules 1007, 4004, 5009, 7001, and 9006, and new Rule 8023.1;
• Bankruptcy Official Form 410A; and
• Bankruptcy Official Form 423 was abrogated.
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11/29/2024
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 11th from 5:00PM - 7:00PM. Please RSVP to Rana Smith at Rana_Smith@rid.uscourts.gov by December 6th. Details attached. We hope to see you there!
11/25/2024
The United States District Court for Rhode Island is thrilled to announce its 2025 CLE program: Civil Rights Litigation under 42 U.S.C. 1983. This comprehensive, free course is open to all attorneys practicing in Rhode Island and offers 12 CLE credits, including 2 ethics credits. The program will cover key aspects of civil rights litigation in federal court, including:
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11/07/2024
The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (BAP) Clerk's Office for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for the position of BAP Clerk of Court. Further details can be found here.
11/04/2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island. More information can be found here.
11/04/2024
The United States District Court for Rhode Island is excited to announce a CLE program in civil rights litigation using 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The course is free to all attorneys practicing in Rhode Island. Attendees may register for individual...
10/28/2024
Registration for the Litigation Academy’s Expert Witness Direct & Cross Examination Skills Program is now open! This program will provide hands-on training and lectures and will take place from December 11th – December 13th at the Courthouse. This...
10/02/2024
At its September 2022 session, the Judicial Conference approved an inflationary adjustment to the maximum per page original and copy transcript fee rates in fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The below changes became effective October 1, 2024. For detailed information, please see: Notice of Increase in Transcript Page Rates
09/30/2024
Registration for the 2024 District Conference, "Guardrails of Democracy: Ensuring Access to Justice for All" is now open! This one-day program is being offered with 7.0 CLE credits (0.5 ethics). Our featured keynote speaker will be the Honorable Carlton W. Reeves, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi and the Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission. Seating is limited. Take advantage of a reduced rate during our early registration period that...
08/08/2024
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is aware of an ongoing scam where individuals claiming to be representatives of law enforcement attempt to acquire personal information (Social Security Numbers, dates of birth, etc.) or payment of fines or fees over the phone for failure to respond to a subpoena. In the course of these phone calls, the caller will claim that an order has been issued by...
08/06/2024
The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island seeks applicants for the Court's Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorney panel. The application period runs until September 9, 2024, and information regarding the application process can be found here.
07/19/2024
Please see the attached notice regarding the retirement of Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond effective May 2025.
07/08/2024
In recognition of the important role the Judiciary plays in assisting victims of domestic violence and in compliance with the POWER Act, we are pleased to cosponsor a virtual POWER Act event which will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 1 PM (EST). Please see the attached flyer.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNVZR8R...
06/12/2024
The Local Rules and Court Practice Committee of the Court Advisory Council is requesting suggested changes to the Court's Local Rules until July 12, 2024. For additional information, click here.
06/10/2024
Veterans Legal Services, in collaboration with the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, will host a panel discussion and training for Federal Bar Association members. The program will highlight veterans’ legal issues, considerations, and resources. This event will provide an orientation on military culture for legal practitioners, identify the most common legal issues veterans face and related...
04/04/2024
Registration for the next Litigation Academy program focusing on Advanced Deposition Skills Rule 30(b)(6) is now open! The program will take place in the U.S. Courthouse in Providence, RI from May 6th - May 8th. Since this is an advanced program, applicants should have either completed the Litigation Academy's basic deposition skills program or have experience taking depositions in their practices. More information...
04/03/2024
The Court has amended LR Gen 203(c), directing members of the bar to renew their bar registration between June 1, 2024, and August 2024, and complete an attorney demographic survey. There is also a fee set for this renewal period of $30.00. Bar membership renewal will be completed using the Court's Case Management/Electronic Case...
03/11/2024
The Court has approved amendments to the Local Rules, which will become effective on April 1, 2024. For more information regarding the rule amendments, click here.
02/15/2024
In recognition of African American History Month, Judge Raymond Lohier Shares His Immigration Story and the Diverse Perspective it Brings. For more information please see below.
02/01/2024
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), Fed. R. Civ. P. 83(a)(1), and Fed. R. Crim. P. 57(a)(1),the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island hereby gives notice that proposed amendments to the Court’s Local Rules are being considered for adoption. Proposed Amendments can be found here. Any comments must be submitted, in writing, no later than March 1, 2024, via e-mail to...