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 Milwaukee’s universal tenant representation program
Milwaukee County has passed a resolution in support of right to counsel and appropriated sufficient funding to make that happen.
All about Nebraska’s tenant right to counsel law
In 2024, Nebraska enacted a right to appointed counsel for public housing residents in certain cities for administrative hearings & evictions.
All about Title IV-e and parent/child representation
A change to Title IV-E opens up matching federal funding for civil legal representation connected to foster care proceedings.
No right to counsel
The appellate courts have generally found no right to counsel in child custody matters.
2025-2026 Right to Counsel in Guardianship Cases Overview
2025-2026 Right to Counsel in Guardianship Cases Overview
Check out the NCCRC’s legislative activity in the 2026 session!
The NCCRC tracks and intervenes on critically important RTC legislation around the country. Read more to see what we've been up to!
All about Cleveland’s eviction right to counsel
A bill guarantees counsel to Cleveland families with children facing eviction who are at or below 100% of the federal poverty level.
Study links evictions, gun violence
A new report shows a direct link between rising eviction rates and gun violence.
Law360 cites RTC as major access to justice issue for 2026
Law360 listed right to counsel as one of the "Legal Fights Set To Define Access To Justice In 2026".
HB1100
Began as a bill to substantively strengthen appointment but through amendment is now just a "Guardianship Bill of Rights"
2026/04/20 Requires appointment of counsel in guardianship cases regardless of request, and appointed lawyer must determine wishes of protected person and advocate for those wishes "to the extent reasonably ascertainable".
