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.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for the proposed ward in a guardianship proceeding.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for indigent parents in termination of parental rights proceedings.
Right to counsel
Children are entitled to counsel in adoption proceedings involving a contested revocation of consent.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent subjects of civil commitment proceedings.
Right to counsel
Indigent non-consenting parents are entitled to counsel in adoption proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is a qualified right to counsel for children in abuse/neglect cases.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for indigent parents in abuse and termination of parental rights cases.
Right to counsel
Individuals in some guardianship and conservatorship matters may be entitled to counsel.
Right to attorney GAL
Children have the right to an attorney-GAL in abuse and termination of parental rights cases.
