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 Michigan Supreme Court found a federal constitutional right to counsel in civil contempt proceedings.
Right to counsel
The Michigan Supreme Court recognized a right to counsel in paternity cases under the state constitution where the state files the petition.
Right to counsel
A plurality of the MI Supreme Court found a state due process right to counsel for indigent parents in termination of parental rights cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The Michigan Supreme Court has said that trial courts have discretion to appoint counsel for indigent parents in stepparent adoption cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The Michigan Supreme Court has said that trial courts have inherent power to appoint counsel for indigent litigants in order to render justice.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent respondents in paternity proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent petitioners in paternity proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for some birth parents in adoption proceedings.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for a child in an adoption case.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for respondents in civil commitment proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for individuals or group subject to an order of isolation and quarantine, as well as other related proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for minors bypassing parental notification for abortion that will exist only if the notice provision is enjoined.
