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.

May 12, 2023

SB53

Establishing 5 yr mental health commitments and expanding RTC to those matters

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May 12, 2023

S0100

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May 11, 2023

H3882

Provides that a GAL in a private custody or visitation matter (which court may appoint) must be an attorney unless certain exceptions apply

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May 11, 2023

HB2794

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May 5, 2023

HB2640

Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters

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May 5, 2023

SB142

Changes legal standard upon which RTC is triggered for civil commitment

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May 5, 2023

HB1544

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May 2, 2023

HB653

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May 2, 2023

HB1499

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May 1, 2023

HB460

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April 28, 2023

SB626

Provides RTC to indigent respondents in matters related to their involuntary treatment due to substance abuse

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April 26, 2023

HB3504

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