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.
June 6, 2023
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for accused parents and must appoint counsel where protective custody of Indian child is sought.
May 19, 2023
Minnesota creates limited statewide tenant right to counsel
A bill enacted in 2023 provides a right to counsel for public housing tenants threatened with eviction for an alleged breach of lease.
May 15, 2023
Multnomah County RTC ballot initiative voted down
A proposed ballot initiative that would have establish a right to counsel for Multnomah County tenants facing eviction was voted down.
