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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 17, 2026

SB0485

Requires counsel for parents and custodians of Indian children in removal, placement and TPR; permits appointment of counsel for Indian kids.

March 17, 2026

HB2923

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

March 17, 2026

HB2265

Prohibits certain fees, including for public defender, juries, expenses of records or transcripts on appeal, and appellate filing fee

March 16, 2026

S1240

Would enact the Uniform Guardianship and Conservatorship Act, which would weaken appointment of counsel for minors and parents in child guardianships while making an appointed attorney client directed in adult guardianships.

March 16, 2026

HB1116

Requires appointment of counsel for emergency commitment due to substance use.

March 16, 2026

SB1119

The court must appoint counsel before revoking the provisional right to vote. Same as HB 1053.

March 13, 2026

H1455

Creates a right to counsel for indigent respondents in risk protection order matters

March 13, 2026

HB4603

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

March 13, 2026

SB3416

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

March 12, 2026

HB0372

Amends discretionary appointment for kids in certain cases to change representation type from best interest to client directed

March 11, 2026

HB1553

On petition for a temporary order authorizing the provision of protective services, the person subject to the order has a right to counsel.

March 9, 2026

H3060

Establishes the "Housing First and Housing for All Fund" to be used for a variety of purposes including the right to counsel. [Same as HB 1480]

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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