OAR 438-085-0426: Intervention

(1) A petition to intervene in a contested case may be filed by a person at any time before the case is closed without a hearing, or before any scheduled hearing starts. (2) The petition must state the petitioner’s interest in the case, show that participation will assist in the determination of the issues, and explain why intervention will not unnecessarily delay the proceedings. (3) The Administrative Law Judge may grant a petition for intervention to such extent and upon such terms as considered appropriate. (4) When a petition for intervention is granted, the intervenor becomes a party to the case.