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
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals extended a case finding a right to counsel in criminal contempt cases to civil contempt.
Right to counsel
A statute provides a right to counsel for indigent adults and system-involved minors in mental health commitment matters.
Discretionary appointment of counsel for plaintiff or defendant
A statute permits a court to appoint counsel in a housing discrimination case for either the plaintiff or defendant.
Right to counsel for defendants in military
A lower court suggested that under federal constitutional law, counsel is required when the defendant in an eviction is in the military.
Right to counsel
A statute provides counsel for indigent parents at all stages of the proceedings, including at the initial shelter care hearing.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court can appoint counsel for children in child welfare cases, and must appoint in some situations.
Right to counsel
The court must appoint counsel for indigent children in TPR cases if they do not have a GAL.
Right to counsel
A statute provides that children subjected to extended foster care have a right to counsel in dependency proceedings related to that care.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court can appoint counsel for a minor in certain custody proceedings.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A statute permits the state to pay fees for attorneys who represent children in actions under the Parentage Act.
Right to counsel
Court must appoint counsel for indigent respondents in guardianship cases.
Right to counsel
A statute requires the appointment of counsel for indigent persons in civil commitment proceedings before and at the probable cause hearing.
