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.

January 16, 2025

A02360

Provides for the discretionary appointment of counsel in a variety of civil areas for veterans at or below 400% of the FPL

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January 15, 2025

HB1139

Reinstates parental notification of abortion requirement for minors; they have right to counsel upon request in seeking waiver of requirement.

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January 14, 2025

H3622

Amends discretionary appointment of GAL for kids in custody cases to require the GAL to be a licensed atty, unless both parents are pro se

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January 14, 2025

S01970

Requires minors to notify parent of intent to seek abortion and provides counsel if minor seeks waiver of requirement

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January 13, 2025

HB1089

Before the deadline in summons, tenants must respond in writing and provide supporting documentation to OCLA or they cannot receive attorney.

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January 13, 2025

S01647

Would provide a right to counsel in relation to proceedings involving loss of access to firearms.

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January 10, 2025

A01576

Requiring a minimum 14 day continuance for eviction respondents entitled to counsel but unable to secure counsel through no fault of their own.

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January 8, 2025

SB313

In a class action matter, provides that the court shall appoint class counsel upon certification.

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January 8, 2025

A00270

Providing right to counsel to income eligible individuals in immigration court removal proceedings.

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January 8, 2025

S00141

Providing right to counsel to income eligible individuals in immigration court removal proceedings.

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January 8, 2025

A00343

Provides a right to legal services for small 'covered businesses' in certain bankruptcy cases filed before March 27, 2026.

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January 8, 2025

S01066

Providing right to counsel to persons "unable to afford counsel" against whom a removal proceeding may be or has been commenced

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