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 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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January 8, 2025

A00545

The court may appoint atty for some unrepresented defendants in matters related to animal caretaking costs where the animal was confiscated

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January 8, 2025

A01086

The court may appoint counsel in residential eviction cases for 'senior citizen' respondents if respondent is unrepresented or fails to appear.

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