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 Florida Supreme Court has held that indigent parents in dependency proceedings are entitled to counsel in certain circumstances.
Right to counsel
An appellate court found a due process right to counsel for indigent parents in contested adoption cases.
Right to counsel
The Florida Supreme Court has found a due process right to counsel in involuntary commitments.
Right to counsel
The Florida Supreme Court found a due process right to counsel in proceedings for a minor to bypass parental consent to abortion.
Right to counsel
Indigent parents are entitled to counsel in termination proceedings if they make it known that they want counsel.
Right to counsel
All children are entitled to counsel in termination of parental rights proceedings, but the GAL can play the attorney role absent a conflict.
Right to counsel
Indigent adults have the right to counsel in civil commitment proceedings, as do certain minors and some individuals under guardianship.
Right to counsel
Minors seeking to bypass the parental notification requirement for an abortion have a right to counsel.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for individuals, and groups, who are, or are about to be quarantined, unless pursuant to a state of emergency.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for respondents in civil commitment cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court must appoint counsel for the subject of an adult protective proceeding if it makes certain findings about the need for counsel.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for the respondent in a guardianship proceeding, but it requires a request.
