Civil RTC News
This page lists all of the most recent developments on civil right to counsel across the country. These could be newly created rights to counsel, significant publications, public events, advocacy efforts, or other things that don’t fit into a neat category.
NY high court denies counsel in child abuse/neglect registry case
The Court found no constitutional right to counsel for a parent challenging their placement on the child abuse registry.
Delaware finally enacts right to counsel for parents
As a result of a 2024 change in the law, indigent parents are entitled to counsel at all stages of abuse cases.
All about Milwaukee’s universal tenant representation program
Milwaukee County has passed a resolution in support of right to counsel and appropriated sufficient funding to make that happen.
U.S. ranked 107th out of 142 countries on access to civil justice
The 2024 World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index ranked the U.S. 107th out of 142 countries in the world on access to civil justice.
Report finds counsel infrequently appointed in guardianship cases despite RTC
A report by Disability Rights Maine found 75% of guardianship respondents lacked counsel despite a state right to counsel law.
All about Washington State’s groundbreaking eviction right to counsel
In April 2021, Washington State became the first state with a statewide right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
Latest Fordham Urban Law Journal issue features CRTC
The latest issue of the Fordham Urban Law Journal has several articles about civil right to counsel, including one by the NCCRC Coordinator.
Attorney ad litem – Judicial review of finding of incapacity
In judicial reviews of incapacity findings for purposes of healthcare decision making, the court shall appoint an attorney ad litem.
Tenant RTC campaign launched in Phoenix
A coalition of advocates and government stakeholders have launched an effort to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
All about right to counsel efforts in Tulsa and OKC
Tulsa and Oklahoma City are exploring a potential right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
All about tenant RTC efforts in Richmond VA
The City of Richmond passed a resolution supporting the concept of tenant RTC, which follows a prior $500k budget allocation for representation.
Esteemed panel of judges and advocates explores RTC in various civil areas
Boston College Law hosted a panel in sept 2024 focused on civil right to counsel and featuring both advocates and judges as panelists.
