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.
NY bill would guarantee counsel in all immigration removal cases
A statewide bill in NY would provide a right to counsel for both detained and non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings.
All about Cleveland’s eviction right to counsel
A bill guarantees counsel to Cleveland families with children facing eviction who are at or below 100% of the federal poverty level.
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.
HI introduces legislation to reform fees provision
Two 2024 bills would prohibit the court form assessing costs for minor's representation against minor or their parents.
Indiana introduces bills to provide a right to counsel for certain children in abuse cases
The Indiana legislature has introduced several bills that would reform the law around the right to counsel for children in abuse matters.
New Jersey introduces bill to study impact of lack of counsel in DV matters
A bill introduced in 2024 would create a task force to study the impact of lack of counsel on domestic violence matters.
All about the tenant right to counsel in Kansas City
Kansas City has enacted an ordinance guaranteeing counsel for all tenants facing eviction regardless of income.
PA joins majority of states in establishing RTC for guardianships
As of 2023, there is a right to client-directed counsel in guardianship proceedings regardless of ability to pay.
All about Philadelphia’s eviction right to counsel
The Philadelphia City Council has enacted a right to counsel for tenants.
Federal funding for tenant rep / right to counsel
An increasing number of legal services programs have tapped a number of different federal funding pots to expand tenant representation.
St. Louis is 22nd right to counsel jurisdiction
St. Louis has enacted a right to counsel for all tenants facing eviction.
Delaware takes major step towards tenant right to counsel
Delaware's new law entitles tenants to counsel in certain housing matters, but subject to qualifications that fall short of a full right.
