Legislation & Testimony
Civil Right to Counsel
State Basic Access Act
The “State Basic Access Act” is a model for a narrow right to counsel which attaches only to certain high priority basic needs, defined in the Act as shelter, sustenance, safety, health, and child custody.
Authored by: California Commission on Access to Justice
– 03/01/08
State Equal Justice Act
A task force of the California Commission on Access to Justice developed a draft statute to be used by states considering implementing or expanding the statutory right to counsel.
Authored by: California Commission on Access to Justice
– 11/03/06