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.
All about Washington State’s groundbreaking eviction right to counsel
In April 2021, Washington State became the first state with a statewide right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
Latest Fordham Urban Law Journal issue features CRTC
The latest issue of the Fordham Urban Law Journal has several articles about civil right to counsel, including one by the NCCRC Coordinator.
Attorney ad litem – Judicial review of finding of incapacity
In judicial reviews of incapacity findings for purposes of healthcare decision making, the court shall appoint an attorney ad litem.
Tenant RTC campaign launched in Phoenix
A coalition of advocates and government stakeholders have launched an effort to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
All about right to counsel efforts in Tulsa and OKC
Tulsa and Oklahoma City are exploring a potential right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
All about tenant RTC efforts in Richmond VA
The City of Richmond passed a resolution supporting the concept of tenant RTC, which follows a prior $500k budget allocation for representation.
Esteemed panel of judges and advocates explores RTC in various civil areas
Boston College Law hosted a panel in sept 2024 focused on civil right to counsel and featuring both advocates and judges as panelists.
Ohio 5th Dist. joins the 6th in recognizing RTC for minor DV respondents
Two Ohio appellate courts have found a due process right to counsel for juvenile respondents in protective order proceedings.
Right to counsel – Retail crime restraining order
A respondent in a retail establishment restraining order has the right to appointed counsel.
Dissent – WV should join majority of states in recognizing effective assistance in TPR
The dissent urged advocates to continue to raise the right to effective assistance of counsel for parents in TPR cases.
Several tenant RTC bills introduced
The Massachusetts House and Senate considered a variety of tenant right to counsel-related bills during 2023-24.
NH enacts right to counsel for certain children
A court is required to appoint counsel for children placed in certain institutions and may appoint counsel for all others.
