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.

February 27, 2025

H1952

Establishes Access to Counsel Program for eviction and similar matters, providing full representation to certain tenants and owner occupants

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February 27, 2025

S968

Establishes Access to Counsel Program for eviction and similar matters, providing full representation to certain tenants and owner occupants

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February 27, 2025

S1115

Creates process for "critical community mental health service treatment plans" for which "the court, if necessary, shall appoint counsel." [Same as HB 1801]

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February 27, 2025

HB1589

Would provide right to counsel for minors appealing denial of adjustment of immigration status who meet certain conditions.

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February 26, 2025

A06189

Would create special dependency process for "special immigration juveniles" and require appointment of counsel for minors in such proceedings.

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February 26, 2025

H0399

Provides right to court appointed counsel for indigent tenants in evictions

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February 26, 2025

S0091

Provides right to court appointed counsel for indigent tenants in evictions

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February 25, 2025

SB591

Provides counsel in controlled substances forfeiture matters where the person was represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal case

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February 20, 2025

HB2673

Provides counsel in controlled substances forfeiture matters where the person was represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal case

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February 20, 2025

HB1336

Reinstates parental notification of abortion requirement for minors; they have right to counsel upon request in seeking waiver of requirement.

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February 19, 2025

SB5740

Before deadline in summons, tenants must respond in writing and provide supporting documentation to OCLA or they cannot receive attorney

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February 19, 2025

SB5741

Attempts to address eviction court capacity issues by permitting county judges to appoint housing commissioners to hear eviction matters

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