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.
Kansas enacts qualified right to counsel for kids in guardianships
The court must appoint counsel for minors 12 years of age or older who request an attorney and in other limited circumstances.
Kansas provides discretionary appointment for parents in guardianships
The court may appoint counsel in plenary establishment matters if the court determines the parent needs representation.
Right to counsel
Respondents have a right to counsel in guardianship and conservatorship establishment and temporary substitute matters.
North Dakota creates re-establishment of parental rights process and associated right to counsel
Indigent parent petitioners are entitled to counsel as are children regardless of the child's income.
RAND report: LSC tenant rep keeps tenant housed, saves money
A report by RAND found that the Legal Services Corporation helps 75k households keep their housing and saves $2k per avoided move.
Forfeiture bill dies
The bill would have provided a right to counsel to forfeiture defendants represented by appointed counsel in a related criminal matter.
Santa Monica expands tenant representation program
Santa Monica has taken steps to move towards a right to counsel in eviction cases.
