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.
January 3, 2024
Bill would have provided right to counsel for guardianship termination and modification
The state Senate bill would have removed any ambiguity about whether a protected person is entitled to counsel in these matters.
January 3, 2024
Multiple eviction RTC bills introduced
The NY legislature introduced several bills related to the tenant right to counsel in eviction matters during the 2023-24 session.
January 1, 2024
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.
