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 9, 2024

S1728

Providing a right to appointed counsel for residential tenants in eviction matters based on post tax AMI or their ability to pay.

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January 9, 2024

HB1195

Creating an access to counsel eviction task force

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January 9, 2024

S0887

Providing tenants with right to court appointed counsel in eviction matters where "the tenant is financially unable to retain adequate legal counsel."

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January 8, 2024

HB1808

Creates RTC for indigent petitioner and respondent in matters related to precluding the establishment of parentage due to sexual assault

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January 8, 2024

SB5230

Creates postextended foster care program and clarifies scope of extended foster care children's RTC

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January 8, 2024

SB5624

Provides RTC to parent in parenting time or custody matter if parent is impacted by substance or mental health; permissive appointment for child

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January 3, 2024

HB379

Originally provided RTC for indigent tenants; amended bill only requires court to notify tenants about availability of legal services

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January 3, 2024

A00170

Creates RTC for individuals facing removal proceedings

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January 3, 2024

A00291

Provides for discretionary appointment of counsel in a variety of civil areas

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January 3, 2024

A00368

Providing covered business with "access to legal services" in bankruptcy matters

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January 3, 2024

A00663

Provides for the discretionary appointment of counsel in a variety of civil areas for veterans at or below 400% of the FPL

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January 3, 2024

A03271

Provides unaccompanied minors with the RTC in immigration related proceedings

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