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
Indigent parents of disabled children younger than 18 years of age may have the right to counsel in due process hearings related to education.
Discretionary appointment
A minor subject to a conservatorship or other protected order may be entitled to an attorney ad litem.
Right to Counsel
A protected minor has the right to counsel in a protective proceeding where a hearing is required, and other conditions are met.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for indigent petitioners in post-conviction matters if a prima facie showing of entitlement to relief is made.
Right to Counsel
Minors may have the right to an attorney in certain guardianship matters.
No such proceeding
Although no right to counsel for protected persons could be located, the department cannot provide protective services without consent.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for victims of certain sex offenses in regards to evidence admissibility.
Right to Counsel – Certain minors in guardianship cases
Minors in guardianship proceedings may be appointed counsel, unless abuse or neglect is alleged, in which case counsel is required.
Right to Counsel
Indigent parents have the right to counsel in proceedings to remove them as guardian and to appoint a permanent guardian of their child.
Right to Counsel
Indigent adult patients and proposed patients have the right to counsel in involuntary outpatient treatment matters, as do certain minors.
2nd Circuit: loss of liberty implicit in civil commitment matters implicates due process protections
The 2nd Circuit found that the loss of liberty in civil commitment matters requires procedures that comport with due process
Appointed counsel to receive service on judgment debtor’s behalf
In seizing a judgment debtor's property, the court shall appoint counsel to receive service if unable to serve debtor or their attorney.
