OAR 661-010-0052: Amicus Participation

(1) A person or organization may appear as amicus only by permission of the Board on written motion. The motion shall set forth the interest of the movant and state reasons why a review of relevant issues would be significantly aided by participation of the amicus. A copy of the motion shall be served on all parties to the proceeding. (2) Appearance as amicus shall be by brief only, unless the Board specifically authorizes or requests oral argument. An amicus brief shall be subject to the same rules as those governing briefs of parties to the appeal. Where amicus is aligned with the interests of the petitioner(s), the amicus brief is due seven days after the date the petition for review is due. In all other circumstances, the amicus brief is due within the time required for filing respondent's brief. No filing fee is required. An amicus brief shall have green front and back covers.