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 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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October 16, 2023

U.S. gets “C-” on access to counsel in housing cases

The latest Human Rights Report Card from the National Homelessness Law Center gives the United States a "C-" on security of housing tenure.

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October 2, 2023

H125

Provides the RTC to parents in TPR matters that occur after the safe surrender of an infant

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September 30, 2023

SB35

Narrows the scope of representation provided in CARE Act matters

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September 29, 2023

HB5525

Appears to be an attempt to reduce access to counsel for unaccompanied children in immigration matters

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September 28, 2023

HB5816

Establishing Office of Eviction Prevention which would administer the Eviction Protection Grant Program

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