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.

January 8, 2025

S00141

Providing right to counsel to income eligible individuals in immigration court removal proceedings.

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January 6, 2025

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.

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January 2, 2025

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.

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January 1, 2025

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.

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December 29, 2025

H261

Provides right to counsel to indigent surrogate decision makers in matters related to revocation of their decision making authority

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December 29, 2025

H264

Provides right to counsel to indigent surrogate decision makers in matters related to revocation of their decision making authority

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December 15, 2025

S4396

Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by the public defender

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December 8, 2025

S968

Establishes Access to Counsel Program for eviction and similar matters, providing full representation to certain tenants and owner occupants

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December 8, 2025

SB1028

Prohibiting the court from assessing fees for a child's appointed attorney or GAL against their parent in truancy, delinquency, and abuse cases. [Same as HB 129.]

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December 8, 2025

SB1228

Establishes a working group to improve family court processes including access to legal representation for youth in child protection proceedings.

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October 29, 2025

H4656

The bill doesn't create or expand parents' RTC in abuse cases but requires notice to parents of their rights upon first contact with the Dep't

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October 16, 2025

S155

Provides right to counsel to indigent surrogate decision makers in matters related to revocation of their decision making authority

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