Rule RAP 45 - Amicus Curiae in Support of or Opposition to Motion for Discretionary Review(A)Motion Required. An amicus curiae memorandum in support of or in opposition to a motion for discretionary review shall not be filed except in extraordinary circumstances upon order of the appellate court, pursuant to a motion for leave filed simultaneously with the tendered memorandum that specifies with particularity the nature of the movant's interest, the points to be presented, and their relevance to the disposition of the motion for discretionary review. The motion shall conform to RAP 7 with service on all parties to the appeal. (1)Time for Filing. A motion for leave to file an amicus curiae memorandum and accompanying memorandum must be filed within 15 days of the filing of the motion for discretionary review.(2)Payment. Payment of the filing fee specified in RAP 13 for a motion to file an amicus curiae brief shall be required with a motion for leave to file an amicus curiae memorandum in support of or in opposition to a motion for discretionary review.(B)Amicus Curiae Memorandum.(1)Content. An amicus curiae memorandum should provide reasons for or against discretionary review that are unlikely to be brought to the attention of the court by the parties. An amicus curiae memorandum that does not serve this purpose burdens the Court, and its filing is not favored. (2)Form. An amicus curiae memorandum shall conform to RAP 5, have a white cover containing the information required by RAP 5(1)(A) and the name of the party on whose behalf the motion is submitted, and include a word-count certificate in conformity with RAP 15. An amicus curiae memorandum shall not exceed 1,750 words, excluding the cover and signature block. The memorandum shall not contain appendices, other than copies of unpublished opinions as required by RAP 41.Adopted by order 2022-49, eff. 1/1/2023.