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.
No such proceeding
The state of Connecticut does not appear to provide a stand-alone process through which involuntary medical treatment can be ordered.
Right to Counsel
Indigent adults have the right to counsel in involuntary treatment matters, as do indigent minors and their parents in mental health cases.
No such proceeding
Protective services can only be provided by consent unless a separate protective matter is sought.
Right to counsel
Services may only be provided consensually, but the right to counsel attaches in related guardianships or conservatorships.
Right to counsel – For removal and replacement of guardian
Services are provided by consent absent an emergency. If removal and replacement of a guardian is sought, there is a likely right to counsel.
Right to counsel
Services are generally provided consensually, but the court must appoint counsel for an unrepresented adult in any proceedings under the Act.
No such proceeding
Services must be provided by consent, but the department may pursue action through the Probate Code in certain situations.
Discretionary appointment of GAL who need not be an attorney
The court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the child in custody matters, but the GAL need not be an attorney.
Right to counsel
Indigent nonconsenting parents have the right to counsel in guardianship matters, as do objecting parents in other protective arrangement cases.
Right to counsel
In other protective arrangements and in most conservatorship matters, the court must appoint counsel if the minor requests counsel or contests.
No such proceeding
Protective services may only be provided if the adult consents, unless the department takes action through the Estates and Trust Code.
