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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.

November 17, 2026

All about New Jersey’s exploration of tenant RTC

New Jersey is providing counsel to all tenants facing eviction in 3 pilot sites.

January 9, 2026

Study links evictions, gun violence

A new report shows a direct link between rising eviction rates and gun violence.

January 2, 2026

Law360 cites RTC as major access to justice issue for 2026

Law360 listed right to counsel as one of the "Legal Fights Set To Define Access To Justice In 2026".

January 22, 2026

SB5837

Amendments to child and adult guardianship and conservatorship provisions

January 15, 2026

H1455

Creates a right to counsel for indigent respondents in risk protection order matters

January 13, 2026

S2090

Provides right to counsel for tenants earning 80% of less of the Area Median Income (AMI) in eviction cases

January 13, 2026

SJR20

Creates task force to study that nature, extent, and consequences of unmet legal needs in domestic violence matters

January 13, 2026

HB852

Abolishing fees for representation by public defender

January 12, 2026

S4510

Require appointed GAL or attorney to represent expressed preferences of the child unless they pose imminent risk of harm to the child.

January 12, 2026

SB0174

Would repeal right to counsel provisions in quarantine matters under Section 16 41 9 1.5

January 12, 2026

HB424

Creates process for assisted outpatient treatment for which a right to counsel attaches for indigent or unrepresented respondents

January 12, 2026

HB1089

Before the deadline in summons, tenants must respond in writing and provide supporting documentation to OCLA or they cannot receive attorney.

The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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