Rule 517.2 - [Effective 4/15/2025] Participation of Amicus Curiae(a) An amicus curiae may participate in an appellate case by: (1) filing a notice confirming that all parties consent to participation; (2) filing a motion identifying the interest of the applicant and stating the reasons why participation is desirable; the motion may be accompanied by the proposed brief or memorandum; or (3) accepting a request from the appellate court for participation as an amicus curiae.(b) An amicus curiae shall file its brief or memorandum within the time allowed to the party whose position as to affirmance or reversal the amicus curiae will support. The court for cause shown may grant a motion for a different filing schedule. A brief shall be in the form prescribed by Rule 212 and shall be duplicated and served pursuant to the requirements of Rule 212(a)(2).(c) An amicus curiae may participate in oral argument only at the invitation of the court or by granted motion. A motion to participate in oral argument will be granted only for good cause.SCO 2029 effective 4/15/2025.