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.

December 11, 2023

HB1440

Requires counsel for minors in guardianship matters if certain factors are met; Strengthens the right to counsel for adults in guardianship and conservatorship cases.

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December 11, 2023

SB399

Providing a right to counsel to minors seeking emancipation if the court finds it necessary

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December 11, 2023

SB411

Codifying recent Haw. Sup. Ct. decisions to require appointed counsel for indigent "legal parents" in abuse and termination of parental rights matters

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December 11, 2023

SB1530

If the court finds that a child in foster care may have suffered an injury, it may appoint counsel to represent the child in regards to the injury.

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December 11, 2023

SB1595

Requires counsel for minors in guardianship matters if certain factors are met; Strengthens the right to counsel for adults in guardianship and conservatorship cases.

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December 8, 2023

HB6596

Permissive appointment of counsel for indigent respondents in extreme risk protection order matters

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December 5, 2023

SB3407

Permissive appointment of counsel for indigent respondents in extreme risk protection order matters

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November 1, 2023

SB0627

Amending language related to permissive appointment of attorney GAL for surrendered infants

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October 26, 2023

HB5237

Requires district court to establish a program to provide legal representation to income eligible tenants in eviction matters and brief services to certain landlords

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October 25, 2023

SB3128

RTC for unaccompanied children in removal proceedings, related matters, and appeals

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October 18, 2023

SB962

Provides the RTC to respondents in invol. treatment for substance use matters unless "it appears [they] can afford" (and desire) private representation

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October 17, 2023

SB3065

RTC for unaccompanied children in removal proceedings, related matters, and appeals

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