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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.

February 4, 2026

SB3416

Permitting the public defender to represent client in related matter regarding suspension of drivers license

February 3, 2026

HB3430

Appears to revoke the provision prohibiting incarceration for the willful failure to pay fees/fines unless the person was represented by counsel

February 3, 2026

SB2686

Adds exception under Sec. 93 15 107(1)(d) for the mandatory appointment of a GAL for the child in termination cases.

February 3, 2026

HB2944

Would create new procedure for involuntary commitment for substance use, and require appointment of counsel after an order for temporary detainment.

February 3, 2026

SB2969

Would appropriate $5 million for access to counsel.

February 3, 2026

HB3159

Would require appointment of counsel for unaccompanied minors for "any order necessary for or relevant to immigration remedies, federal immigration proceedings, any related appearances or matters".

February 3, 2026

HB1100

Requires appointed lawyer in guardianship cases to determine wishes of protected person and advocate for those wishes "to the extent ascertainable".

February 2, 2026

S1115

Creates process for "critical community mental health service treatment plans" for which "the court, if necessary, shall appoint counsel." [Same as HB 1801]

February 2, 2026

B26-0409

At interviews with the child's caretaker, the agency must inform them of their right to counsel under Sec. 16 2304(b)(1)

February 2, 2026

HB4603

Creates process for parent to seek pre neglect case alternative disposition of guardianship and provides RTC for all parties.

January 29, 2026

HB2923

Court shall appoint counsel to patient seeking judicial review of court ordered treatment upon request to treatment agency.

January 29, 2026

H2

Allocating $1,500,000 to access to counsel [eviction defense] program

The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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