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24.1 Motion to Intervene

(a) Nonelectronic Filing. No one seeking to intervene may file electronically unless and until leave to intervene is granted. A prospective intervenor must submit all documents to the clerk for filing and must serve each party that is not filing electronically.

(b) Motion and Supporting Documents.

(1) A motion to intervene must include:

(A) the motion;

(B) a brief in support that complies with L.R. 7.1(c) and (d), states whether leave is sought under Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(a) or (b), and states the grounds for intervention;

(C) the proposed pleading;

(D) if the prospective intervenor is a corporation, a disclosure statement pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a); and

(E) if counsel is not a member of the bar of this District, a complete application for leave to appear pro hac vice under L.R. 83.1(d).

(2) An incomplete motion to intervene may be stricken or denied.

(c) Other Documents. Other than a timely reply brief in support of the motion to intervene or a notice of appeal, no other documents may be submitted for filing.