Current through November, 2024
Section 16-601-55 - Intervention(a) A person may make an application to intervene and become a party by filing a timely written motion in accordance with sections 16-601-15 to 16-601-24, section 16-601-41, and section 16-601-57, stating the facts and reasons for the proposed intervention and the position and interest of the applicant.(b) The motion shall make reference to:(1) The nature of the applicant's statutory or other right to participate in the hearing;(2) The nature and extent of the applicant's property, financial, and other interest in the pending matter;(3) The effect of the pending order as to the applicant's interest;(4) The other means available whereby the applicant's interest may be protected;(5) The extent to which the applicant's interest will not be represented by existing parties;(6) The extent to which the applicant's participation can assist in the development of a sound record;(7) The extent to which the applicant's participation will broaden the issues or delay the proceeding;(8) The extent to which the applicant's interest in the proceeding differs from that of the general public; and(9) Whether the applicant's position is in support of or in opposition to the relief sought.(c) The motion shall be filed and served by the applicant in accordance with sections 16-601-21 and 16-601-57.(d) Intervention shall not be granted except on allegations which are reasonably pertinent to and do not unreasonably broaden the issues already presented.[Eff 1/1/2019] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 269-6, 271-9, 271G-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 269-6, 271-31, 271G-23)