(1) The Hearing Officer may, upon motion, permit substitution of parties, as justice requires.(2) Any person seeking to intervene shall file a motion stating the specific grounds upon which intervention is sought and attaching a pleading setting forth the claim or defense for which intervention is sought. In order to avoid undue delay or prejudice to the adjudication of the rights of the original parties, the Hearing Officer may limit the factual or legal issues that may be raised by an intervenor.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-4-6-.11
O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-5-10, 10-5-16, 10-5-70, 10-5-71, 10-5-73, 10-5-74, 50-13-14.
Original Rule entitled "Substitution of Parties; Intervention" adopted. F. Dec. 21, 2004; eff. Jan. 10, 2005. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Nov. 18, 2011; eff. Dec. 8, 2011.