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
Counsel for indigent parents in termination cases is on a case-by-case basis, but counsel is appointed routinely.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for children in abuse and termination of parental rights cases.
Right to counsel
Indigent parents have a right to counsel in termination proceedings under the Adoption Act.
Right to counsel
Children have a right to counsel in termination proceedings under the Adoption Act.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for a minor in a divorce proceeding regarding custody and support.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for individuals in civil commitment due to mental health or intellectual disability.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for the indigent subject of a guardianship proceeding.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for the indigent intellectually disabled subject of a sterilization proceeding.
Right to counsel
The Vermont Supreme Court has recognized a constitutional right to counsel in civil contempt proceedings.
Right to counsel
A minor has a right to counsel upon request in proceedings to bypass the parental consent requirement to have an abortion.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for the subject of a civil commitment proceeding, including appeal of any commitment order.
Right to counsel
Parents have the RTC in contested adoptions, unless they've not seen the child for 6 months. Certain other parents may be appointed counsel.
