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.
Right to counsel
There is an arguable constitutional right to counsel in Arizona civil commitment proceedings.
Right to counsel for child called as witness
The court must appoint counsel for children called as a witness and may appoint counsel for other children.
Probable right to counsel absent trial bifurcation
Criminal defendants likely have a right to counsel in matters related to forfeiture of their property, at least if the trial is not bifurcated
Right to counsel for certain minors
The court must appoint counsel for certain minors in plenary cases and may appoint for terminations and modifications.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
