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.
Maryland “Know Before They Knock” Family Right to Notice Act dies
A 2025 bill would have provided parents with notice of their rights upon initial contact with social services or law enforcement.
North Dakota creates re-establishment of parental rights process and associated right to counsel
Indigent parent petitioners are entitled to counsel as are children regardless of the child's income.
RAND report: LSC tenant rep keeps tenant housed, saves money
A report by RAND found that the Legal Services Corporation helps 75k households keep their housing and saves $2k per avoided move.
Missouri parent/child rep program plagued with funding, atty availability problems
Missouri's program for representing children and parents has faced funding problems and the fact that there is no guarantee of counsel.
Springfield MO weighing tenant RTC ordinance
An ordinance has been introduced in Springfield MO that would provide a RTC for tenants facing eviction.
LDF reports on forced tenant moves due to rent increases, notes RTC connection to rent regulation
The Legal Defense Fund reported on how rent increases are increasing tenant pressure to move, and how rent regulation is connected to RTC.
MO court: Those subject to guardianship have right to attorney to undo it
A Missouri Court of Appeals found that those subject to guardianship have the right to be represented by counsel when seeking to terminate it.
Report finds tenants experience violence at greater levels than homeowners, urges RTC
National report links evictions to greater violence experienced by tenants, urges RTC as one solution
All about Boulder’s eviction right to counsel
In Nov 2020, voters in Boulder Colorado approved a ballot initiative establishing a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
All about Baltimore’s tenant RTC
The City of Baltimore has enacted a bill to provide all low-income tenants facing eviction with counsel .
Dayton launches tenant rep pilot
The City of Dayton OH has provided funding to run a tenant representation pilot project.
Study finds NYC tenant RTC program improves birth outcomes
A study found that NYC's tenant right to counsel program reduces adverse birth outcomes such as preterm both and low birth weight.
