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.
St. Pete weighs right to counsel for tenants facing eviction
The City of St. Pete is considering providing a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
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 But the legislature repealed the provisions in 2023.
Nevada repeals right to counsel
In 2023, Nevada repealed the right to counsel for minor respondents in protective order matters.
Right to counsel
Connecticut statutes and court rule guarantee counsel for indigent parents in abuse/neglect proceedings, and allows appointment for the appeal.
Right to counsel
A Connecticut statute guarantees counsel for indigent parents in termination proceedings who appear without counsel.
Right to counsel
The court must appoint counsel for a minor in an abuse/neglect case, and can appoint counsel for the appeal.
Right to counsel
Minors have a right to counsel in termination of parental rights proceedings.
Right to attorney ad litem
The court must appoint an attorney ad litem for the subject of a guardianship proceeding.
Jersey City becomes 21st jurisdiction with tenant right to counsel
Following a push from the North New Jersey DSA, Jersey City has adopted a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
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.
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.
