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 the tenant right to counsel in Kansas City
Kansas City has enacted an ordinance guaranteeing counsel for all tenants facing eviction regardless of income.
PA joins majority of states in establishing RTC for guardianships
As of 2023, there is a right to client-directed counsel in guardianship proceedings regardless of ability to pay.
All about Philadelphia’s eviction right to counsel
The Philadelphia City Council has enacted a right to counsel for tenants.
Federal funding for tenant rep / right to counsel
An increasing number of legal services programs have tapped a number of different federal funding pots to expand tenant representation.
Right to counsel
There is a RTC for either party in a DV proceeding under Article 8, including for appeal, and for certain minor respondents in juvenile court.
No such proceeding
Previously, there was a qualified right to counsel in sterilization proceedings. But the legislature repealed the provisions in 2023.
St. Louis is 22nd right to counsel jurisdiction
St. Louis has enacted a right to counsel for all tenants facing eviction.
Nevada repeals right to counsel
In 2023, Nevada repealed the right to counsel for minor respondents in protective order matters.
Right to counsel
Connecticut statutes and court rule guarantee counsel for indigent parents in abuse/neglect proceedings, and allows appointment for the appeal.
Right to counsel
A Connecticut statute guarantees counsel for indigent parents in termination proceedings who appear without counsel.
