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.
Right to counsel
Federal legislation requires states to appoint either a court-appointed special advocate or attorney for children in child welfare cases.
Right to counsel
Federal law requires the appointment of counsel for Indian parents in state abuse/neglect and termination of parental rights proceedings.
Right to counsel
Federal law requires the appointment of counsel for Indian parents in state abuse/neglect and termination of parental rights proceedings.
Right to counsel
several provisions of the Serviceman Relief Act provide counsel in certain situations to those in active duty who do not or cannot appear.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel in a federal employment discrimination case.
Right to counsel
A state statute requires appointment of a guardian ad litem who is an attorney for children in contested adoptions.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for a child in a contested adoption case.
Right to counsel
A statute provides a likely right to counsel for children in adoption proceedings.
Right to counsel – Youth transitioning out of foster care
Nebraska law provides a right to appointed counsel for a ward of the state who is aging out of foster care and still needs services.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for a child in an adoption proceeding.
Presumptive right to counsel
Indigent respondents to involuntary outpatient mental health treatment petitions are likely entitled to an attorney.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for certain individuals in involuntary medical treatment matters.
