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.

January 1, 1970

No right to counsel

The Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit has found no right to counsel for a parentage defendant.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

A series of dated cases suggest counsel is required in guardianship matters, though the basis for the holdings is not clear.

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January 1, 1970

No right to counsel – Voluntary relinquishments

The Louisiana Supreme Court has held that there is no constitutional right to counsel in voluntary relinquishment matters.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel – Persons under disability with no one to defend

The court shall appoint an attorney for a person with disabilities, if they do not have a guardian or other fiduciary who can defend the action.

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January 1, 1970

Discretionary appointment

A court rule permits appointment for certain individuals.

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January 1, 1970

Discretionary appointment

The court may appoint counsel for a person whose identity or present whereabouts is unknown and who is entitled to share in the estate.

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January 1, 1970

Discretionary appointment

The court may appoint counsel for a minor subject to a guardianship or conservatorship petition.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

The public defender shall provide representation to indigent persons in civil contempt matters where incarceration is sought.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel for certain parents

In guardianship cases, the court shall appoint counsel for a parent who is incapable of participating due to a disability or for a minor parent.

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January 1, 1970

Due process owed parents is less than in other contexts

The Court of Special Appeals has held that parents are owed fewer due process rights in CINA matters than litigants in other contexts.

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January 1, 1970

No due process right to counsel

Maryland's appellate court has found that there is generally no due process right to counsel in divorce matters.

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January 1, 1970

Appellate court: No due process right to counsel

The appellate court found no due process right to counsel in custody matters, despite fundamental right to parent. A vigorous dissent disagreed.

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