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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 29, 2026

All about Detroit’s tenant right to counsel

In May 2022, Detroit became the latest city to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

January 9, 2026

Study links evictions, gun violence

A new report shows a direct link between rising eviction rates and gun violence.

January 2, 2026

Law360 cites RTC as major access to justice issue for 2026

Law360 listed right to counsel as one of the "Legal Fights Set To Define Access To Justice In 2026".

March 5, 2026

S1115

Creates process for "critical community mental health service treatment plans" for which "the court, if necessary, shall appoint counsel." [Same as HB 1801]

March 5, 2026

HB1801

If a criminal defendant is represented by appointed counsel, the attorney shall also represent them in the related civil forfeiture proceeding

March 5, 2026

SB5837

Amendments to child and adult guardianship and conservatorship provisions

March 5, 2026

HB2923

Court shall appoint counsel to patient seeking judicial review of court ordered treatment upon request to treatment agency.

March 5, 2026

S1240

Would enact the Uniform Guardianship and Conservatorship Act, which would weaken appointment of counsel for minors and parents in child guardianships while making an appointed attorney client directed in adult guardianships.

March 5, 2026

HB0372

Amends discretionary appointment for kids in certain cases to change representation type from best interest to client directed

March 5, 2026

HB762

Would repeal right to counsel for civil contempt cases except those where financial obligation arises from criminal conviction.

March 4, 2026

HB1904

Requires counsel for parents and custodians of Indian children in removal, placement and TPR; permits appointment of counsel for Indian kids.

March 4, 2026

HB2265

Prohibits certain fees, including for public defender, juries, expenses of records or transcripts on appeal, and appellate filing fee

The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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