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
Virginia law requires appointment of counsel prior to sterilization of a minor (which is the only context in which sterilization is authorized).
Right to counsel
There is a right to an attorney-GAL (rather than counsel) in involuntary sterilization proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent subjects of a petition for sterilization.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for sterilization of the ward of a guardianship (which is the only time sterilization is authorized).
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel in any case involving civil rights violations in real estate transactions.
Right to counsel
The court must appoint counsel for those subjected to involuntary treatment for “chemical dependency” and for other mental health matters.
Right to counsel
Children have a right to an attorney ad litem in termination of parental rights cases.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for the indigent subject of a sterilization petition.
Right to counsel – HIV test
There is a right to counsel where an individual is compelled to submit to an HIV test.
Right to counsel
A federal court found a right to counsel for sexually dangerous person commitments. Rhode Island, however, has no such procedure at this time.
Right to counsel
The Alaska Supreme Court found a state constitutional due process right to counsel for involuntary administration of psychotropic medication.
Right to counsel
The Wisconsin Supreme Court held there is a constitutional right to counsel for indigent respondents in civil commitment cases.
