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.
All about the tenant right to counsel in Kansas City
Kansas City has enacted an ordinance guaranteeing counsel for all tenants facing eviction regardless of income.
PA joins majority of states in establishing RTC for guardianships
As of 2023, there is a right to client-directed counsel in guardianship proceedings regardless of ability to pay.
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 But the legislature repealed the provisions in 2023.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.
