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Rule 6.06

Rule 6.06: Brief of Amicus Curiae

Section Appellate Practice
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(a)   When Permitted. A brief of an amicus curiae may be filed when:

(1)   an application to file the brief is served on all parties and filed with the clerk of the appellate courts; and

(2)   the appellate court enters an order granting the application.

(b)   Filing and Service of Amicus Brief. A brief of an amicus curiae must be:

(1)   filed no later than 30 days before oral argument; and

(2)   served on all parties.

(c)   Reply to Amicus Brief. Any party may respond to a brief of an amicus curiae no later than 21 days after the brief is filed.

(d)   Oral Argument. An amicus curiae is not entitled to oral argument.
 
[History: Am. effective February 8, 1990; Restyled rule effective July 1, 2012.]

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