Rule 24. Intervention

(a) Intervention of Right. On timely motion, the Court must permit anyone to intervene who:

(1) is given an unconditional right to intervene by a state statute; or

(2) claims an interest relating to the property or transaction that is the subject of the action, and is so situated that disposing of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede the movant's ability to protect its interest, unless existing parties adequately represent that interest.

(b) Permissive Intervention.

(1) In General . On timely motion, the court may permit anyone to intervene who:

(A) Is given a conditional right to intervene by a state statute; or

(B) has a claim or defense that shares with the main action a common question of law or fact.

(2) By a Government Officer or Agency . On timely motion, the Court may permit a state governmental officer or agency to intervene if a party's claim or defense is based on:

(A) a statute or executive order administered by the officer or agency; or

(B) any regulation, order, requirement, or agreement issued or made under the statute or executive order.

(3) Delay or Prejudice . In exercising its discretion, the court must consider whether the intervention will unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the original parties' rights.

(c) Notice and Pleading Required. A motion to intervene must be served on the parties as provided in Rule 5. The motion must state the grounds for intervention. A motion to intervene must:

(1) be accompanied by a pleading that sets out the claim or defense for which intervention is sought; or

(2) state the reasons why a pleading should not be required. History. Amended, effective Sept. 25, 2023.