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.

April 4, 2023

SB0904

Provides RTC for a person behind on child support whose provisional right to vote is at stake

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April 3, 2023

HB2035

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April 1, 2023

South Carolina bill would provide right to counsel for tenants

A newly-introduced bill would guarantee counsel for indigent South Carolina tenants facing eviction.

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March 30, 2023

Cincinnati data flags troubling eviction stats, positive representation results

Reports from Cincinnati flag the low number of represented tenants and high eviction rates, as well as the positive impact of representation.

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March 30, 2023

HB2417

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

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March 30, 2023

SB1148

Right to client directed counsel for adults in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings

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March 30, 2023

HB1113

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March 30, 2023

SB2222

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March 30, 2023

SB2224

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March 30, 2023

SB2225

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March 28, 2023

Right to attorney ad litem

Persons subject to guardianship have the right to an attorney ad litem where involuntary treatment with psychiatric medications is sought.

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March 28, 2023

SB1462

Provides right to counsel for crim. defendants represented by appointed atty in related forfeiture matter

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