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 – petitioner in civil contempt
The court may appoint counsel for the petitioner claiming violation of an order “for child support or possession of or access to a child.”
Discretionary appointment of counsel
One appellate court determined that constitutional appointment of counsel for respondents in protective order cases is on a case-by-case basis.
Right to counsel
Some appellate courts have found a federal constitutional right to counsel for the respondent in a civil contempt proceeding.
Right to counsel
Several appellate courts have found a federal constitutional right to counsel in civil commitment proceedings.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The Texas Supreme Court has said trial courts have inherent power to appoint in any civil case if exceptional circumstances exist.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent respondents in civil commitment proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is only a right to counsel for an individual who is both subject to an order of restriction and in custody.
Right to counsel
Indigent parents have a right to counsel in termination of parental rights cases.
Right to attorney guardian ad litem
Children have a right to an attorney guardian ad litem in abuse and termination cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for the child in a private custody proceeding.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for a minor seeking to bypass parental consent, but not parental notification, for an abortion.
