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
There is an arguable right to representation by the public defender in guardianship cases.
Right to counsel
There may be a right to representation by the public defender in civil contempt cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A statute allows for appointment of counsel for the parent or child in a divorce proceeding.
Right to attorney ad litem
Respondents in adult guardianship proceedings are entitled to an attorney ad litem who serves in a best interests role.
Right to counsel
Minor parents have a RTC in adoption matters involving relinquishment, as do respondents where TPR is sought due to a nonconsensual sexual act.
Right to counsel
The Montana Supreme Court found a state constitutional due process right to counsel in termination of parental rights proceedings.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The Montana Supreme Court held that the constitution permits appointment of counsel for parents in abuse/neglect cases on a case-by-case basis.
Right to counsel
The Montana Supreme Court has suggested there may be a state and federal constitutional right to counsel in civil commitment proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel upon request for a minor seeking to bypass the parental consent requirement for abortion.
Right to counsel
Indigent parents have a right to counsel in abuse/neglect proceedings, and must be informed of this right.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent parents in termination of parental rights cases, and they must be informed of this right.
Right to counsel
Some children have an arguable right to counsel in abuse and TPR cases, and all children have a right to a guardian ad litem who is an attorney.
