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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 29, 2026

All about Detroit’s tenant right to counsel

In May 2022, Detroit became the latest city to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

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".

February 9, 2026

SB6319

Requiring referral to pre filing legal rep program where appropriate for certain opoid related dependency cases.

February 6, 2026

SB5837

Amendments to child and adult guardianship and conservatorship provisions

February 6, 2026

HB852

Abolishing fees for representation by public defender

February 6, 2026

SB345

Allowing family member or agent to make request for counsel appointment on behalf of respondent.

February 5, 2026

HB1801

If a criminal defendant is represented by appointed counsel, the attorney shall also represent them in the related civil forfeiture proceeding

February 5, 2026

H1455

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

February 5, 2026

SB2119

Establishing a right to counsel for parents in specific state initiated cases including termination of parental rights.

February 5, 2026

HB5208

Requires appointment of counsel for parents immediately upon removal of child (current law requires appointment in initial order).

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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