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.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
The WI Supreme Court held that courts must make a case-by case determination of whether to appoint counsel in abuse/neglect cases.
Discretionary appointment of counsel
A court may appoint counsel for the victim in a few DV scenarios.
Right to counsel – Child Requiring Assistance proceedings
Parents are entitled to counsel in Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) cases in certain circumstances.
Right to counsel – Challenge of any confinement
There is a right to counsel in habeas proceedings to challenge any kind of confinement.
Right to attorney ad litem
A court must appoint an attorney for children in abuse/neglect proceedings who represents their best interest.
Discretionary appointment of attorney ad litem
A court may appoint an attorney ad litem for a child in a termination of parental rights proceeding.
Right to counsel
Children in termination of parental rights proceedings must be appointed an attorney GAL, while Indian children have a right to counsel.
Right to attorney guardian ad litem
A court must appoint counsel for the child in certain custody cases and may appoint counsel in others.
Right to attorney guardian ad litem
A combination of legislation and court rules requires appointment of an attorney for a child in an adoption case.
Right to counsel
A statute provides a likely right to counsel for children in adoption proceedings.
Right to counsel
There is a right to counsel for certain individuals in involuntary medical treatment matters.
Right to counsel
Adult and minor respondents have the right to counsel in involuntary treatment matters due to mental health.
