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.
Federal funding for tenant rep / right to counsel
An increasing number of legal services programs have tapped a number of different federal funding pots to expand tenant representation.
All about Houston’s right to counsel pilot programs
A project provides all tenants counsel in certain Houston housing courts.
Right to counsel
There is a RTC for either party in a DV proceeding under Article 8, including for appeal, and for certain minor respondents in juvenile court.
No such proceeding
Previously, there was a qualified right to counsel in sterilization proceedings. But the legislature repealed the provisions in 2023.
St. Louis is 22nd right to counsel jurisdiction
St. Louis has enacted a right to counsel for all tenants facing eviction.
Nevada repeals right to counsel
In 2023, Nevada repealed the right to counsel for minor respondents in protective order matters.
Right to counsel
Connecticut statutes and court rule guarantee counsel for indigent parents in abuse/neglect proceedings, and allows appointment for the appeal.
Right to counsel
A Connecticut statute guarantees counsel for indigent parents in termination proceedings who appear without counsel.
Right to counsel
The court must appoint counsel for a minor in an abuse/neglect case, and can appoint counsel for the appeal.
Right to counsel
Minors have a right to counsel in termination of parental rights proceedings.
Right to attorney ad litem
The court must appoint an attorney ad litem for the subject of a guardianship proceeding.
Delaware takes major step towards tenant right to counsel
Delaware's new law entitles tenants to counsel in certain housing matters, but subject to qualifications that fall short of a full right.
