Rule 29 - Brief of an Amicus Curiae(a) When Permitted. The United States, the State of Nevada, an officer or agency of either, a political subdivision thereof, or a state, territory or commonwealth may file an amicus curiae brief without the consent of the parties or leave of court. Any other amicus curiae may file a brief only by leave of court granted on motion or at the court's request or if accompanied by written consent of all parties. (b) Foreign Counsel. If an amicus brief is prepared by an attorney who is not a member of the State Bar of Nevada, that attorney must move for permission to appear before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals under SCR 42 and comply with Rule 46(a).(c) Motion for Leave to File. A motion for leave to file an amicus brief shall be accompanied by the proposed brief and state:(1) the movant's interest; and(2) the reasons why an amicus brief is desirable.(d) Contents and Form. An amicus brief must comply with Rule 32. In addition to the requirements of Rule 32, the cover must identify the party or parties supported and indicate whether the brief supports affirmance or reversal. An amicus brief need not comply with Rule 28, but must include the following: (1) A table of contents, with page references.(2) A table of cases (alphabetically arranged), statutes and other authorities cited, with references to the pages of the brief where they are cited.(3) A concise statement of the identity of the amicus curiae, its interest in the case, and the source of its authority to file.(4) An argument, which may be preceded by a summary.(5) An attorney's certificate that complies with the requirements contained in Rule 28.2.(e) Length. Except by the court's permission, an amicus brief may be no more than one-half the maximum length authorized by these Rules for a party's brief. If the court grants a party permission to file a longer brief, that extension does not affect the length of an amicus brief.(f) Time for Filing. An amicus curiae must file its brief, accompanied by a motion for filing when necessary, no later than 7 days after the brief of the party being supported is filed. An amicus curiae that does not support either party must file its brief no later than 7 days after the appellant's opening brief is filed. The court may grant leave for later filing, specifying the time within which an opposing party may answer.(g) Reply Brief. An amicus may not file a reply brief.(h) Oral Argument. An amicus may file a motion to participate in oral argument, but the court will grant such motions only for extraordinary reasons.As amended effective 1/20/2015.