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 17, 2024

HB1089

Before the deadline in summons, tenants must respond in writing and provide supporting documentation to OCLA or they cannot receive attorney.

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November 26, 2024

HB4911

Provides right to guardian ad litem for adults subject to petitions for emergency guardianship

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November 26, 2024

HB4910

Non substantive changes related to adult guardianship and conservatorship matters

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November 26, 2024

HB4912

Creates process for temporary guardianship of adult and for removal, modification and termination of conservatorship

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November 26, 2024

AB63

Non Substantive: Amends provision related to discretionary appointment of counsel for persons bringing civil action for wrongful conviction

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November 20, 2024

HB1011

Repeals requirement that minors obtain parental consent for abortion, therefore negating bypass of consent procedures and associated RTC.

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November 19, 2024

HB1263

Prohibiting the court from requiring parents to pay the costs of child's attorney or GAL in abuse/neglect and truancy matters

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November 19, 2024

SB481

Prohibiting the court from requiring parents to pay the costs of child's attorney or GAL in abuse/neglect and truancy matters

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November 19, 2024

HB2663

Provides RTC for older adults on whose behalf an emergency protective order is entered

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November 18, 2024

HB765

Creates cause of action for the private termination of parental rights due to a conception resulting from sexual assault, for which court may appoint guardian ad litem for the child.

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November 12, 2024

SB323

Non substantive: Amends family code sections covering permissive appointment of amicus counsel for parents or children in custody and TPR (Private) matters

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November 1, 2024

HB393

Non substantive: Amendments to Adult Protective Proceedings right to counsel provisions

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