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.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for a child in certain circumstances during custody disputes.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
Several Arkansas courts have said that due process only requires appointment of counsel on a case-by-case basis in termination cases.
Right to counsel
The Arkansas Supreme Court found a state and federal constitutional due process right to counsel for involuntary custody due to mistreatment.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The high court has said courts have the inherent power to appoint counsel generally in civil cases in certain circumstances.
Right to counsel
A statute requires counsel for indigent parents for all stages of dependency proceedings.
Right to counsel
A statute requires the appointment of counsel for indigent parents in termination of parental rights proceedings.
Discretionary appointment of counsel – education
A court may appoint counsel for children in School Attendance Law cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for children in custody proceedings.
Right to counsel
Colorado statutes guarantee counsel for the proposed ward in guardianship establishment and termination, but it requires a request.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for persons subject to involuntary short- and long-term treatment.
Right to counsel
There is a statutory right to counsel for sterilization of developmentally disabled persons.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for either side in a housing discrimination case, if indigent.
