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 1, 1970

Right to counsel

An indigent parent is entitled to the services of the public defender in an abuse/neglect proceeding.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

A child in an abuse/neglect proceeding is entitled to a "law guardian" protect his/her interests and express his/her wishes to the court.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

Indigent parents are entitled to the services of a public defender in termination of parental rights proceedings.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

Children in termination of parental rights proceedings are entitled to the services of a law guardian.

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January 1, 1970

Discretionary appointment of counsel

A court may appoint counsel for a child in a custody dispute.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

A court rule provides for appointment of counsel in civil contempt proceedings, and it implements a constitutional decision by the high court.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

There is a right to counsel for minors to bypass parental notification for abortion, although the notification requirement is unenforceable.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

There is a right to counsel for indigent persons subject to short- or long-term civil commitment.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

There is a right to counsel only for a person with tuberculosis subject to isolation or commitment.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

In guardianship establishment proceedings for an incapacitated individual, a statute and court rule require the appointment of counsel.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

There is a right to counsel for indigent respondents in sexually violent predator confinement cases.

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January 1, 1970

Right to counsel

The New Jersey Supreme Court found a state constitutional right to counsel in child support civil contempt proceedings.

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