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.
No express authoirty for sterilization
A Texas appellate court held there is no authority to authorize sterilization.
No such proceeding
West Virginia statutes only allow sterilization in situations involving consent and not of those who are "incompetent" or minors.
Right to counsel
The Alaska Sup. Ct. recognized a right to counsel in civil contempt cases, which suggests there is a RTC in fees and fines matters.
Right to counsel
The NJ Supreme Court recognized a right to counsel in civil contempt proceedings in the family law context.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
Ohio court rules govern when counsel can be appointed for a child in a dependency or termination case.
Right to counsel
The intermediate court in Hawaii has recognized a constitutional right to counsel for sex offender classification hearings.
Right to counsel
The Supreme Court of New Jersey has recognized a constitutional right to counsel for sex offender community notification hearings.
Appointment of counsel for temporary extreme risk protection order respondents
Respondents who are temporarily ordered to surrender firearms and any concealed carry permit have a right to counsel.
Right to counsel for parole review hearings
Indigent incarcerated individuals entitled to counsel for parole review hearings
Right to Counsel
There is a right to counsel for those subjected to involuntary treatment applications.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for a child in a custody dispute for good cause and upon its own motion.
