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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 4, 2025

A04669

Creates a right to full representation for 'eligible individuals' in covered matters, which include eviction and similar proceedings.

February 3, 2025

SB323

Non substantive: Amends family code sections covering permissive appointment of amicus counsel for parents or children in custody and TPR (Private) matters

January 31, 2025

S03991

Would create state agency to provide discretionary appointment of counsel for civil cases and require it for certain cases involving revocation/suspension of driver's license.

January 28, 2025

HB1717

Provides a right to counsel for forfeiture defendants who were represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal matter

January 27, 2025

SB263

Amending federal law that permits appointment of counsel for certain individuals in forfeiture matters to slightly broaden access to counsel.

January 23, 2025

HB696

Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters

January 23, 2025

SB225

Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters

January 22, 2025

LB65

Exempting parents and juveniles from having to pay certain costs in a variety of matters including truancy proceedings under Section 43 247(3).

January 21, 2025

S01650

Would provide a right to counsel for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings.

January 21, 2025

A02582

Would provide a right to counsel for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings. [Same as AB 2582]

January 17, 2025

A02472

Would provide a right to counsel in relation to proceedings involving loss of access to firearms.

January 17, 2025

HB2999

Requires DHS to advise 'subject persons' being investigated for child abuse of their rights at investigation interview or property search

The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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