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 24, 2024

HI introduces legislation to reform fees provision

Two 2024 bills would prohibit the court form assessing costs for minor's representation against minor or their parents.

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January 23, 2024

HB5026

Provides appointed counsel for prospective adoptive parents or legal guardians in cases stemming from abuse and neglect matters

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January 22, 2024

HB331

This bill would provide for the right to counsel for indigent respondents in extreme risk protection order matters.

2024/01/25 Providing a right to counsel for indigent respondents in extreme risk protection order matters

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January 16, 2024

HB1056

Making appointment of counsel for children in abuse cases mandatory for certain categories of children. Appointment is currently on a discretionary basis.

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January 16, 2024

HB1150

Making appointment of counsel for children in abuse matters mandatory if the child is an alleged victim of human or sexual trafficking.

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January 16, 2024

HB2218

Renumbers RTC provision for youth in extended foster care matters.

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January 15, 2024

HB4757

Permitting the court to appoint counsel for private persons bringing complaints for housing discrimination.

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January 11, 2024

SB2824

Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters

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January 11, 2024

HB238

Extending the right to counsel for adult individuals subject to guardianships or conservatorships through appeal

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January 11, 2024

SB0427

May tangentially impact provisions relevant to truancy and the right to counsel for children in TPR (State) and abuse/neglect matters.

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January 10, 2024

Indiana introduces bills to provide a right to counsel for certain children in abuse cases

The Indiana legislature has introduced several bills that would reform the law around the right to counsel for children in abuse matters.

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January 10, 2024

SB0230

Making appointment of counsel for children in abuse matters mandatory if the child is an alleged victim of human or sexual trafficking.

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