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.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint an attorney for a minor in judicial bypass proceedings in certain circumstances.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel in adult protective proceedings regardless of indigence.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for any case in which imprisonment is "likely to be adjudged."
Discretionary appointment of counsel
Courts may appoint counsel for parents in CHIPS cases.
Right to counsel – gun restrictions
A statute permits a court to appoint counsel for a person subject to gun restrictions in certain circumstances.
Right to counsel – minor emancipation
A court must appoint counsel for a minor seeking to be emancipated.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for the subject of an adult conservatorship.
Right to counsel – sterilization of ward
A guardian seeking to sterilize their ward must get court approval at a hearing where the ward is entitled to counsel.
Right to counsel – outpatient treatment
A 2019 law requires appointment of counsel for involuntary outpatient treatment.
Right to Counsel
A court must appoint counsel for individuals in involuntary treatment matters.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
Some courts in VA are authorized to appoint counsel for victims of family abuse.
Right to counsel
An adult subject to protective proceedings has a right to counsel if indigent or lacking the capacity to waive counsel.
