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.

June 13, 2023

Nevada guarantees counsel for Indian children

The court must appoint counsel to represent an Indian child in an abuse/neglect matter where custody is at issue.

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June 9, 2023

Legislature passes discretionary appointment for some kids

In TPR matters brought based on commission of a sex offense resulting in conception of the child, the court may appoint counsel.

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June 6, 2023

Nevada guarantees / strengthens counsel for children in abuse matters

A court must appoint counsel for a child in an abuse/neglect proceeding.

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May 25, 2023

SC enacts law permitting ineffective assistance of counsel challenges to commitment

There is a right to counsel in sexually violent predator commitment matters, and commitment can be challenged based upon ineffective assistance.

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May 25, 2023

CO enacts RTC for parents in due process appeals where parent prevailed below

Parents of students with a disability have the right to counsel in due process appeals where they prevailed below.

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May 19, 2023

Minnesota creates limited statewide tenant right to counsel

A bill enacted in 2023 provides a right to counsel for public housing tenants threatened with eviction for an alleged breach of lease.

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May 19, 2023

Westchester County NY is first county with tenant right to counsel

In May 2023, Westchester County NY became the first county, and 19th jurisdiction, to provide a right to counsel for tenants.

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May 19, 2023

Montana guarantees child-directed counsel for children

A court must appoint counsel for a child in an abuse or termination matter and may assign counsel for appeals.

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May 16, 2023

Right to attorney ad litem for certain payees

The court must appoint an attorney GAL for payees who are minors or appear to "suffer from a mental or cognitive impairment."

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May 15, 2023

Oklahoma strengthens rights for debtors in fees and fines matters

Indigent civil contempt respondents have a right to counsel as do defendants at "willfulness" hearings.

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May 1, 2023

Georgia expands right to counsel to children in deprivation cases who are receiving extended care youth services

Kids have a right to their own counsel due to a 2013 amendment. In 2023, the RTC was extended to kids receiving extended care youth services.

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April 20, 2023

Right to counsel – Extreme risk protection orders

Extreme risk protection order respondents may have the right to counsel under certain circumstances.

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