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.
Multiple eviction RTC bills introduced
The NY legislature introduced several bills related to the tenant right to counsel in eviction matters during the 2023-24 session.
HB8810
Requiring states to take steps to ensure that children, parents, guardians, or anyone with custody of the child has "information about and access to independent legal representation ... as appropriate." This applies in any case involving a child where there are abuse or neglect allegations, including dependency, adoption, guardianship, and termination of parental rights.
