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.
Forfeiture right to counsel bill dies in Committee
HB 1717 would have provided counsel to forfeiture defendants represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal matter.
Bills that would’ve reinstated notice requirement die
Four bills would've reinstated notice requirement for some seeking abortion, for which a right to counsel attaches for bypass of notice.
MO court: Those subject to guardianship have right to attorney to undo it
A Missouri Court of Appeals found that those subject to guardianship have the right to be represented by counsel when seeking to terminate it.
Report finds tenants experience violence at greater levels than homeowners, urges RTC
National report links evictions to greater violence experienced by tenants, urges RTC as one solution
Former Admin. L. Judge argues for due process RTC in abuse registry cases
A recent law review article argues that abuse registry matters involve a “consequence of magnitude” that entitles parents to appointed counsel.
All about Boulder’s eviction right to counsel
In Nov 2020, voters in Boulder Colorado approved a ballot initiative establishing a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
Study finds self-help assistance caused harm for AZ tenants
A study of Arizona housing court found that the provision of certain self-help materials worsened outcomes for certain tenants.
