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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.

March 5, 2025

HB1251

Repealing right to counsel for minor's objecting to their continued hospitalization for mental health treatment

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March 4, 2025

HB900

Establishes a working group to improve family court processes

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March 4, 2025

HB2383

Provides counsel in controlled substances forfeiture matters where the person was represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal case

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March 4, 2025

Springfield MO weighing tenant RTC ordinance

An ordinance has been introduced in Springfield MO that would provide a RTC for tenants facing eviction.

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February 25, 2025

SB591

Provides counsel in controlled substances forfeiture matters where the person was represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal case

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February 20, 2025

HB2673

Provides counsel in controlled substances forfeiture matters where the person was represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal case

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February 20, 2025

HB1336

Reinstates parental notification of abortion requirement for minors; they have right to counsel upon request in seeking waiver of requirement.

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February 17, 2025

SB440

Replaces right to atty GAL in abuse/TPR matters with RTC and discretionary appointment in truancy cases with mandatory appointment

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February 14, 2025

SB1228

Establishes a working group to improve family court processes

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February 13, 2025

HB1485

Requires counsel for 'eligible children' in abuse cases where the child is placed or sought to be placed in certain facilities.

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February 13, 2025

HB129

Prohibiting the court from assessing fees for a child's appointed attorney or GAL against their parent

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February 12, 2025

HB2201

In adoptions/guardianships stemming from abuse matter, requiring appointed counsel for potential adoptive parents or guardians

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