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.

April 19, 2023

Mississippi expands child right to counsel in child welfare cases

Minors in abuse and terminations proceedings have the right to an attorney and a GAL, who may be the same person.

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April 4, 2023

NM provides parents with counsel prior to the signing of a voluntary placement agreement

A parent or guardian has the right to counsel before signing, and for the duration of, a voluntary placement agreement.

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April 4, 2023

New Mexico provides child with counsel for matters related to voluntary placement agreements

When a child's parent or guardian signs a voluntary placement agreement, the child is entitled to an attorney ad litem.

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March 30, 2023

Cincinnati ordinance expands tenant representation

Reports from Cincinnati flag the low number of represented tenants and high eviction rates, as well as the positive impact of representation.

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March 28, 2023

Discretionary appointment of attorney ad litem

The court may appoint an attorney ad litem for children in certain proceedings regarding parenting time, custody, or visitation.

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March 28, 2023

Forfeiture right to counsel bills have died

Cross-filed bills would have provided a right to counsel for certain defendants in civil asset forfeiture matters. 

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March 28, 2023

Right to attorney ad litem

There is a right to an attorney in guardianship proceedings, but the attorney serves in an ad litem capacity.

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March 16, 2023

Bills seeking to reinstate parental notification of abortion requirement die

The Illinois House introduced six bills in the 2023-24 session to require minors to notify their parents of their intent to seek an abortion.

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March 9, 2023

Right to guardian ad litem

An adult subject of protective services proceeding has the right to a GAL, but it is unclear whether GAL must be an attorney.

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March 9, 2023

Right to Counsel

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

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February 10, 2023

All about Toledo’s right to counsel for tenants facing eviction

The City of Toledo has enacted legislation to guarantee counsel to low-income tenants facing eviction.

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February 9, 2023

Legislature introduces another forfeiture reform bill

Kansas has introduced bills in successive years that would have abolished pre-conviction forfeiture and provided a right to counsel.

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