Civil RTC News

HB7638

Would expand situations where court is authorized to use its discretion to appoint counsel in federal civil forfeiture case.

SB2678

Creates judicial working group to review recommendations for improving access to counsel for youth.

A4296

Would require landlords to provide notice to tenants of legal resources, including of RTC programs where they exist, at lease up, renewal, and time of serving eviction papers, and entitles tenants to damages where notice not provided.

AJR124

Creates task force to study that nature, extent, and consequences of unmet legal needs in domestic violence matters.

S3527

Creates New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, relating to defaults and appointment of counsel in civil cases involving military service members.

S3478

SB3882

Provides right to counsel for petitioners seeking extreme risk protection order.

HB5208

Requires appointment of counsel for parents immediately upon removal of child (current law requires appointment in initial order).

SB2686

Adds exception under Sec. 93 15 107(1)(d) for the mandatory appointment of a GAL for the child in termination cases.

HB2699

Removes reference to tenant RTC covering proceedings under 59.12 and adds requirements relating to certifying indigency.

H0742

Creating a right to counsel for individuals subject to removal proceedings and domiciliaries or held in Vermont detention center.

2026/01/22 Bill would create a Legal Representation in Federal Immigration Proceedings Program in Vermont.

SB67

Amends Sec. 32A 4 10(F): attorney for the child is responsible for zealously representing the child and the child's best interests.