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.

March 12, 2025

Santa Monica expands tenant representation program

Santa Monica has taken steps to move towards a right to counsel in eviction cases.

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March 11, 2025

All about Cleveland’s eviction right to counsel

A bill guarantees counsel to Cleveland families with children facing eviction who are at or below 100% of the federal poverty level.

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March 7, 2025

HB0030

Provides indigent parents/Indian custodians with counsel in and discretionary appointment for Indian children in such matters

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March 7, 2025

Missouri parent/child rep program plagued with funding, atty availability problems

Missouri's program for representing children and parents has faced funding problems and the fact that there is no guarantee of counsel.

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March 5, 2025

HB1251

Repealing right to counsel for minor's objecting to their continued hospitalization for mental health treatment

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March 4, 2025

HB2383

Provides counsel in controlled substances forfeiture matters where the person was represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal case

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March 4, 2025

Springfield MO weighing tenant RTC ordinance

An ordinance has been introduced in Springfield MO that would provide a RTC for tenants facing eviction.

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February 25, 2025

SB591

Provides counsel in controlled substances forfeiture matters where the person was represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal case

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February 20, 2025

HB2673

Provides counsel in controlled substances forfeiture matters where the person was represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal case

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February 17, 2025

SB440

Replaces right to atty GAL in abuse/TPR matters with RTC and discretionary appointment in truancy cases with mandatory appointment

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February 13, 2025

HB1485

Requires counsel for 'eligible children' in abuse cases where the child is placed or sought to be placed in certain facilities.

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February 12, 2025

HB2201

In adoptions/guardianships stemming from abuse matter, requiring appointed counsel for potential adoptive parents or guardians

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