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.
January 1, 2024
All about Detroit’s tenant right to counsel
In May 2022, Detroit became the latest city to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
December 17, 2024
HB8810
Requiring states to take steps to ensure that children, parents, guardians, or anyone with custody of the child has "information about and access to independent legal representation ... as appropriate." This applies in any case involving a child where there are abuse or neglect allegations, including dependency, adoption, guardianship, and termination of parental rights.
