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 – Reinstatement of parental rights
A child who petitions to have their parents' rights reinstated is entitled to counsel.
Right to counsel
There is an arguable constitutional right to counsel in Arizona civil commitment proceedings.
Right to counsel for child called as witness
The court must appoint counsel for children called as a witness and may appoint counsel for other children.
Probable right to counsel absent trial bifurcation
Criminal defendants likely have a right to counsel in matters related to forfeiture of their property, at least if the trial is not bifurcated
Right to counsel for certain minors in termination and modification matters
The court must appoint counsel for minors in termination and modification matters if the child is unrepresented or counsel is necessary.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
No such proceeding
There is no procedure in the state for confinement of a sexually dangerous/violent person.
