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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.

February 6, 2024

SB1805

Requiring the appointment of an attorney ad litem for children in divorce matters where custody or visitation is contested and mediation has been unsuccessful.

February 2, 2024

HB765

Creates cause of action for the private termination of parental rights due to a conception resulting from sexual assault, for which court may appoint guardian ad litem for the child.

February 2, 2024

HB765

Creates cause of action for the private termination of parental rights due to a conception resulting from sexual assault, for which court may appoint guardian ad litem for the child.

February 1, 2024

AB1019

Court cannot order a child to be placed in a residential facility or to participate in services without consent of the child's attorney

January 31, 2024

HB1961

Provides for discretionary appointment of attorney, guardian ad litem, "or similar person" for child in parentage proceeding.

January 31, 2024

SB671

Provides representation to covered individuals (at or below 50% of AMI) whose properties are subject to foreclosure

January 31, 2024

HB4796

Amends language and re numbers provisions relevant to the right to counsel for parents and children in abuse/neglect matters.

January 29, 2024

S2414

Permitting the court to appoint counsel for a servicemember in an action or proceeding in which they are a party.

January 26, 2024

HB4683

Providing appointed counsel to a parent, guardian, or custodian ordered to participate in services as part of a status offense matter against a juvenile (which would include truancy).

January 25, 2024

MO legislature to consider several bills that would provide client-direct counsel for kids

The MO legislature is considering several bills that would change a child's right to an attorney GAL to the right to client-directed counsel.

January 25, 2024

S2317

A protected or proposed protected adult shall be represented throughout guardianship proceedings; requiring counsel to interview individual no more than 72 hrs before each hearing

January 25, 2024

S2318

Changing appointment of counsel for adult subject to conservatorship matter from discretionary to mandatory

The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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