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.
All about right to counsel efforts in Tulsa and OKC
Tulsa and Oklahoma City are exploring a potential right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
All about San Francisco’s DV right to counsel pilot ballot initiative
A 2022 ballot initiative, Proposition D, creates a 1-year pilot to provide a right to counsel for San Francisco victims of domestic violence.
All about Denver’s right to counsel
Denver has enacted an ordinance to guarantee counsel for tenants facing eviction.
All about Boston’s pilot for rep of tenants with school-age children
In 2025, the Mayor of Boston announced $500,000 in funding to expand representation for tenants with school-age children.
All about Delaware’s eviction defense program
Delaware's new law entitles tenants to counsel in certain housing matters, but subject to qualifications that fall short of a full right.
All about New Orleans’ tenant right to counsel
In May 2022, the New Orleans City Council enacted an ordinance to provide a right to counsel for all tenants facing eviction.
PA court reverses denial of counsel for kids, rejects post-hoc justification
An appellate court reversed a termination of parental rights where the trial court did not properly handle the children's right to counsel.
AZ enacts fee reform bill, eliminating fees
A 2026 bill prohibited certain fees from being charged, including for representation by the public defender.
Right to counsel for youth in care who are subject to placement or treatment out of state
Children in care with certain needs have a RTC in child neglect/termination proceedings, and all children get at least an attorney-GAL.
