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.
PA joins majority of states in establishing RTC for guardianships
As of 2023, there is a right to client-directed counsel in guardianship proceedings regardless of ability to pay.
Federal funding for tenant rep / right to counsel
An increasing number of legal services programs have tapped a number of different federal funding pots to expand tenant representation.
All about Houston’s right to counsel pilot programs
A project provides all tenants counsel in certain Houston housing courts.
Report: Davidson County TN tenant rep program delivering benefits to tenants
A 2023 report found that Davidson County's tenant representation program was delivering significant financial and other benefits to tenants.
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 But the legislature repealed the provisions in 2023.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In 2023, Nevada repealed the right to counsel for minor respondents in protective order matters.
