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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.

December 11, 2023

HB829

Codifying recent Haw. Sup. Ct. decisions to require appointed counsel for indigent "legal parents" in abuse and termination of parental rights matters

December 11, 2023

HB1154

Expanding reasons for which someone can pursue emergency guard. of an adult, the appointment of which triggers the discretionary appointment of counsel.

December 11, 2023

HB1291

If the court finds that a child in foster care may have suffered an injury, it may appoint counsel to represent the child in regards to the injury.

December 11, 2023

HB1440

Requires counsel for minors in guardianship matters if certain factors are met; Strengthens the right to counsel for adults in guardianship and conservatorship cases.

December 11, 2023

SB399

Providing a right to counsel to minors seeking emancipation if the court finds it necessary

December 11, 2023

SB411

Codifying recent Haw. Sup. Ct. decisions to require appointed counsel for indigent "legal parents" in abuse and termination of parental rights matters

December 11, 2023

SB1530

If the court finds that a child in foster care may have suffered an injury, it may appoint counsel to represent the child in regards to the injury.

December 11, 2023

SB1595

Requires counsel for minors in guardianship matters if certain factors are met; Strengthens the right to counsel for adults in guardianship and conservatorship cases.

December 8, 2023

HB6596

Permissive appointment of counsel for indigent respondents in extreme risk protection order matters

December 5, 2023

SB3407

Permissive appointment of counsel for indigent respondents in extreme risk protection order matters

November 9, 2023

HB2315

Requiring court appointed counsel for indigent tenants facing eviction

November 1, 2023

SB0627

Amending language related to permissive appointment of attorney GAL for surrendered infants

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