Civil RTC News

Right to Counsel

Indigent parents and Indian custodians have the right to counsel in termination proceedings concerning Indian children.

Wyoming enacts the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act

Indian children may be appointed counsel in termination proceedings.

HB190

If court is considering incarcerating a defendant who has defaulted on payment of fees/fines, notice to defendant must inform them of their RTC.

SB685

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

H3233

HB59

Creating eviction defense fund to provide legal rep. to tenants in evictions who have at least one child and meet income guidelines

H0302

Right to representation by the public defender for indigent individuals in certain forfeiture matters

Illinois introduces eviction right to counsel bills

In 2023, the Illinois legislature introduced a few different bills that would provide for the appointment of counsel in eviction matters.

SF1629

Providing RTC to public housing tenants subject to eviction who are "financially unable to obtain counsel."

SF70

Repealing parental notification of abortion requirement for which a minor currently has the RTC in matters related to bypass of the notification

SB342

Sec. of Homeland Sec. must ensure that a "covered individual" in an immigration matter has a "meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel."

H3911

Would move the provision providing minors the right to counsel in judicial bypass of parental consent for an abortion matters to a new section of the code