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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 29, 2024

S2414

Permitting the court to appoint counsel for a servicemember in an action or proceeding in which they are a party.

January 26, 2024

HB4683

Providing appointed counsel to a parent, guardian, or custodian ordered to participate in services as part of a status offense matter against a juvenile (which would include truancy).

January 25, 2024

MO legislature to consider several bills that would provide client-direct counsel for kids

The MO legislature is considering several bills that would change a child's right to an attorney GAL to the right to client-directed counsel.

January 25, 2024

S2317

A protected or proposed protected adult shall be represented throughout guardianship proceedings; requiring counsel to interview individual no more than 72 hrs before each hearing

January 25, 2024

S2318

Changing appointment of counsel for adult subject to conservatorship matter from discretionary to mandatory

January 25, 2024

A02526

Expanding the RTC in custody and minor guardianship proceedings to kinship caregivers

January 25, 2024

SB1236

Similar to SB 1040 but more extensive. Strengthens RTC for children in abuse, TPR, and truancy matters; Changes appointment for parents in abuse cases from discretionary to mandatory.

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.

January 23, 2024

HB5026

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

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

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.

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.

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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