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
Parents have RTC if opponent is represented by public agency and parents whose rights were terminated have RTC about retained privileges.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
Minors subject to guardianship may be entitled to counsel in guardianship appointment and removal matters and to a GAL in conservatorships.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
Where post-majority support for an 18-year-old child is at issue in a divorce, the court may appoint counsel for the child.
Right to counsel
An indigent witness who refuses or may refuse to testify due to the privilege against self-incrimination has a right to counsel.
Right to counsel
Indigent parents of disabled children younger than 18 years of age may have the right to counsel in due process hearings related to education.
Discretionary appointment of attorney ad litem
A minor subject to a conservatorship or other protected order may be entitled to an attorney ad litem.
Right to Counsel
A protected minor has the right to counsel in a protective proceeding where a hearing is required, and other conditions are met.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for indigent petitioners in post-conviction matters if a prima facie showing of entitlement to relief is made.
Right to Counsel
Minors may have the right to an attorney in certain guardianship matters.
No such proceeding
Although no right to counsel for protected persons could be located, the department cannot provide protective services without consent.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for victims of certain sex offenses in regards to evidence admissibility.
Right to Counsel – Certain minors in guardianship cases
Minors in guardianship proceedings may be appointed counsel, unless abuse or neglect is alleged, in which case counsel is required.
