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
A statute requires the appointment of counsel for indigent persons in civil commitment proceedings before and at the probable cause hearing.
Right to counsel
A statute requires appointment of counsel for an indigent respondent at all stages of commitment as a sexually violent predator.
Right to counsel
The WA Supreme Court found a right to counsel for indigent parents in state termination cases, although it has not reaffirmed it since Lassiter.
Right to counsel
The WA Supreme Court held that mental commitment proceedings require appointment of counsel, but its statement was dicta.
Right to counsel
The WA Supreme Court has held there is a federal and state constitutional right to counsel in civil contempt cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
Courts may appoint counsel for children in CINA cases in certain circumstances.
Right to counsel
A court rules requires appointment of counsel for indigent parents in CINA cases.
Right to counsel
A court rule requires appointment of counsel for indigent parents in adoption cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for the child in certain family law proceedings.
Right to counsel
Indigent parents in custody cases are entitled to counsel if the opposing party is represented by counsel provided by a public agency.
Right to counsel
Indigent adults have the right to counsel in civil commitment, as do indigent minors and their parents in mental health commitments.
Right to counsel
Respondents in guardianship matters are entitled to appointed counsel, but only if indigent.
