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
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.
Right to counsel
Indigent parents are entitled to the services of a public defender in termination of parental rights proceedings.
Right to counsel
Children in termination of parental rights proceedings are entitled to the services of a law guardian.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for a child in a custody dispute.
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.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for minors to bypass parental notification for abortion, although the notification requirement is unenforceable.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent persons subject to short- or long-term civil commitment.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel only for a person with tuberculosis subject to isolation or commitment.
Right to counsel
In guardianship establishment proceedings for an incapacitated individual, a statute and court rule require the appointment of counsel.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent respondents in sexually violent predator confinement cases.
Right to counsel
The New Jersey Supreme Court found a state constitutional right to counsel in child support civil contempt proceedings.
Right to counsel
New Jersey courts have found a constitutional right to counsel for indigent parents in termination of parental rights proceedings.
