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.
Indiana Supreme Court flags child’s need for counsel in CHINS cases
The Indiana Supreme Court expressed concern about the child's need for counsel in Child in Need of Services (CHINS) cases.
All about Nebraska’s right to counsel for certain public housing tenants
In 2024, Nebraska enacted a right to appointed counsel for public housing residents in certain cities for administrative hearings & evictions.
Arizona enacts bill designed to increase quality of representation
A 2025 law creates the Child and Family Representation program, aimed at enhancing representation for parents and kids.
Akron creates 3-year tenant representation pilot
The City of Akron plans to launch a 3-year tenant representation pilot program in Sept 2025 using $750,000 of ARPA funding.
All about tenant RTC efforts in Bozeman MT
Bozeman tenants are calling on the city to enact a tenant RTC, and the city commissioners have said they are exploring it.
NV legislature expands appointment of counsel for indigent respondent parents
A 2025 change in the law requires counsel for indigent respondent parents.
Study finds WA tenant RTC improves health
A new report found that Washington State's tenant right to counsel program improved tenant health in several ways.
Right to counsel: Children at least 12 years of age & Indian children
Colorado added the right to client-directed counsel for older children in 2022 and Indian children in 2025.
