§ 197.43a. Amicus curiae briefs.

 (a)  A person interested in the questions involved in a matter pending before the Hearing Board may request leave to file a brief amicus curiae in regard to those questions.

 (b)  The request shall be in the form of a motion for leave to file a brief amicus curiae. The motion shall set forth:

   (1)  The name and address of the person filing the motion.

   (2)  If the person filing the motion represents other persons, the identity of the persons.

   (3)  The nature of the interest of the person filing the motion.

 (c)  A motion for leave to file a brief amicus curiae shall be filed with the Hearing Board not later than 15 days prior to the date fixed for the hearing of the appeal.

 (d)  Within 10 days of the filing of a motion for leave to file a brief amicus curiae, a party of record may file objections to the motion, setting forth specific reasons for the objections.

 (e)  On or before the date fixed for the hearing of the appeal, the Hearing Board will issue an order either denying or granting the motion. If the motion is granted, the order will include the time for filing the brief and other instructions as the Hearing Board considers appropriate.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  197.43a issued under section 805 of the Health Care Facilities Act (35 P. S. §  448.805); and 2 Pa.C.S. §  102(a).

Source

   The provisions of this §  197.43a adopted May 21, 1982, effective May 22, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 1642.

Cross References

   This section cited in 37 Pa. Code §  197.15 (relating to recording of proceedings).

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