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
The West Virginia Supreme Court found a federal and state due process right to an attorney-GAL in civil commitment proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is a constitutional right to counsel for indigent persons confined due to tuberculosis.
Right to counsel
The Supreme Court of West Virginia found a state constitutional right to counsel in abuse/neglect and termination cases.
Right to counsel
The Supreme Court of West Virginia found a state constitutional right to counsel in civil contempt proceedings.
Right to counsel
The Supreme Court of West Virginia found a state constitutional right to counsel in state-initiated paternity cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel – Conditions of confinement
The Supreme Court of West Virginia has suggested that courts have the inherent authority to appoint counsel for incarcerated persons.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for the subject of an adult protective proceeding regardless of indigency.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for the subject of guardianship proceedings, but only upon request.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent subjects of a sexually violent persons civil commitment proceeding.
Right to counsel – Expectant mothers
There is a right to counsel for expectant mothers for whom protection/services is ordered.
Right to counsel
Children over the age of 12 have a right to counsel in certain abuse/neglect cases, but appointment is otherwise discretionary.
Right to counsel
Indigent parents have a right to counsel in termination of parental rights cases.
