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.
All about New Jersey’s exploration of tenant RTC
New Jersey is providing counsel to all tenants facing eviction in 3 pilot sites.
All about Milwaukee’s universal tenant representation program
Milwaukee County has passed a resolution in support of right to counsel and appropriated sufficient funding to make that happen.
All about Nebraska’s tenant right to counsel law
In 2024, Nebraska enacted a right to appointed counsel for public housing residents in certain cities for administrative hearings & evictions.
All about Title IV-e and parent/child representation
A change to Title IV-E opens up matching federal funding for civil legal representation connected to foster care proceedings.
Bill to create a new procedure for involuntary commitment due to substance dependency dies
HB 2944 died in Committee in February 2026.
2025-2026 Right to Counsel in Guardianship Cases Overview
2025-2026 Right to Counsel in Guardianship Cases Overview
No right to counsel
The appellate courts have generally found no right to counsel in child custody matters.
Check out the NCCRC’s legislative activity in the 2026 session!
The NCCRC tracks and intervenes on critically important RTC legislation around the country. Read more to see what we've been up to!
Study links evictions, gun violence
A new report shows a direct link between rising eviction rates and gun violence.
An Indiana bill that would’ve created floor preemption dies
HB 1416 would have preempted many areas of local legislation, including in the landlord/tenant context.
