Hawaii
Categorical Right To Counsel
Discretionary Appointment Of Counsel
Right Or Appointment Is Qualified
No Such Proceeding
No Authorization, But Relevant Materials
Other
Categorical Right To Counsel
There is a right to counsel without qualification for all indigent individuals in this type of case (except that the individual may be required to request counsel).
Discretionary Appointment Of Counsel
Courts are permitted but not required to appoint counsel for any indigent individual in this type of case. A request may be required.
Right Or Appointment Is Qualified
The established right to counsel or discretionary appointment of counsel is limited in some way, including: the only authority comes from a lower/intermediate court decision or a city government, not a high court or state legislature; a case has cast doubt on prior authority; a statute is ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment is not for all individuals or proceedings within that type of case.
No Such Proceeding
This state has no law creating a judicial proceeding of this type.
No Authorization, But Relevant Materials
While this state does not provide for or require appointment of counsel with respect to the given subject area, it does have something (such as a report or bar policy) that supports the right to or appointment of counsel for this subject area.
Other
Because the "Other subject areas” category can include developments from different subject areas that do not work the same way as each other, a blanket categorization of this category is not possible.
Denies
This state has law explicitly stating that there is no right to counsel for this area.
Categorical
Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents
Litigation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
January 6, 2014
Hawaii Supreme Court says parents have right to counsel in abuse/TPR cases
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that all parents have a constitutional right to counsel under the state's due process clause.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
NCCRC recruited the amici, co-drafted the amicus brief, and worked with petitioner on oral argument for T.M..
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
March 11, 2021
Supreme Court of Hawaii ruling strengthens parents’ right to counsel in child welfare cases
The Supreme Court of Hawaii has ruled that parents must be appointed counsel for all types of child welfare cases upon filing of the petition.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
The NCCRC identified the case and helped with the appeal and amicus briefing.
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
February 21, 2017
Legislation: timing of appointed counsel for parents
A bill would specify that parents are entitled to appointed counsel early in the child welfare process.
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Appointment of Counsel: Doesn't Affect
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
NCCRC has worked with the bill sponsor on drafting.
Qualified
Custody Disputes - Children
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
July 11, 2017
Discretionary appointment of counsel for child in arbitrated custody dispute
In a custody arbitration, the arbitrator may appoint counsel for the child at the expense of the parents.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: Yes
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Categorical
Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Birth Parents
Litigation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
January 6, 2014
Hawaii Supreme Court says parents have right to counsel in abuse/TPR cases
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that all parents have a constitutional right to counsel under the state's due process clause.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
NCCRC recruited the amici, co-drafted the amicus brief, and worked with petitioner on oral argument for T.M..
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
March 11, 2021
Supreme Court of Hawaii ruling strengthens parents’ right to counsel in child welfare cases
The Supreme Court of Hawaii has ruled that parents must be appointed counsel for all types of child welfare cases upon filing of the petition.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
The NCCRC identified the case and helped with the appeal and amicus briefing.
Debtor’s Prison / Financial
Qualified
Benefits - Claimant
Litigation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Discretionary appointment
The Hawaii Supreme Court approved appointment of counsel in a workman's compensation case pursuant to broad inherent powers.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: Yes
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Education
Categorical
Truancy - Petition Against Child
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Right to counsel
Indigent Hawaii children have a right to appointed counsel upon request in truancy proceedings.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Court Rule or Initiative
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for a child in a truancy matter in any situation deemed "advisable."
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Family Law
Categorical
Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents
Litigation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
January 6, 2014
Hawaii Supreme Court says parents have right to counsel in abuse/TPR cases
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that all parents have a constitutional right to counsel under the state's due process clause.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
NCCRC recruited the amici, co-drafted the amicus brief, and worked with petitioner on oral argument for T.M..
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
March 11, 2021
Supreme Court of Hawaii ruling strengthens parents’ right to counsel in child welfare cases
The Supreme Court of Hawaii has ruled that parents must be appointed counsel for all types of child welfare cases upon filing of the petition.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
The NCCRC identified the case and helped with the appeal and amicus briefing.
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for an indigent parent in an abuse or TPR case, and for other parties if it is in the child's best interest.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Discretionary
Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for a child in an abuse or termination proceeding if it is in the child's best interest.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Qualified
Custody Disputes - Children
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
July 11, 2017
Discretionary appointment of counsel for child in arbitrated custody dispute
In a custody arbitration, the arbitrator may appoint counsel for the child at the expense of the parents.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: Yes
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Discretionary
Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Child (incomplete)
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for a minor in a guardianship matter if "the interests of the minor are or may be inadequately represented."
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Discretionary
Parentage - Defendant/Respondent
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for any indigent party in a paternity proceeding.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Discretionary
Parentage - Petitioner or Child
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for any indigent party in a paternity proceeding.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Categorical
Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Birth Parents
Litigation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
January 6, 2014
Hawaii Supreme Court says parents have right to counsel in abuse/TPR cases
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that all parents have a constitutional right to counsel under the state's due process clause.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
NCCRC recruited the amici, co-drafted the amicus brief, and worked with petitioner on oral argument for T.M..
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
March 11, 2021
Supreme Court of Hawaii ruling strengthens parents’ right to counsel in child welfare cases
The Supreme Court of Hawaii has ruled that parents must be appointed counsel for all types of child welfare cases upon filing of the petition.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
The NCCRC identified the case and helped with the appeal and amicus briefing.
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for an indigent parent in an abuse or TPR case, and for other parties if it is in the child's best interest.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Discretionary
Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Children
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for a child in an abuse or termination proceeding if it is in the child's best interest.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Health
Discretionary
Adult Protective Proceedings - Protected Person
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court must appoint counsel for the subject of an adult protective proceeding if it makes certain findings about the need for counsel.
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Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
No Such Proceeding
Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor (Pre-Dobbs)
Legislation
No such proceeding
There is no requirement that a minor obtain parental input prior to having an abortion.
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Appointment of Counsel: No Such Proceeding
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Categorical
Civil Commitment
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for respondents in civil commitment cases.
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Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Qualified
Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for the respondent in a guardianship proceeding, but it requires a request.
Read More
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Qualified
Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Presumptive right to counsel
Indigent respondents to involuntary outpatient mental health treatment petitions are likely entitled to an attorney.
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Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Qualified
Quarantine/Isolation
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for individuals, and groups, who are, or are about to be quarantined, unless pursuant to a state of emergency.
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Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
No Such Proceeding
Sexually Dangerous Persons - Commitment
Legislation
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
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Appointment of Counsel: No Such Proceeding
Qualified: No
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Qualified
Sexually Dangerous Persons - Registration/Notification
Litigation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Right to counsel
The intermediate court in Hawaii has recognized a constitutional right to counsel for sex offender classification hearings.
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Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
Qualified
Other subject area
Legislation
Key Development
?
While a state may have many statutes, court decisions, or court rules governing
appointment of counsel for a particular subject area, a "Key Development" is a
statute/decision/rule that prevails over the others (example: a state high court
decision finding a categorical right to counsel in guardianships cases takes
precedence over a statute saying appointment in guardianship cases is
discretionary).
Right to counsel - Police officer sued civilly
A Hawaii statute requires appointment of counsel for defendant police officers in certain situations.
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Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
?
If "yes",
the established right to counsel or
discretionary appointment of counsel
is
limited
in some way, including any of: the only authority
is a
lower/intermediate court decision or a city council,
not a high court or state legislature; there
has been
a subsequent case that
has
cast doubt; a statute
is
ambiguous; or the right or discretionary appointment
is not
for all types of individuals or proceedings
within that category.
