Section R20-5-150. Joinder of a Party

A.      An administrative law judge may join as a party any person, firm, corporation, or other entity in favor of whom or against whom a right to relief may exist and over whom the Commis- sion may acquire jurisdiction.

B.       Joinder may be made upon application of any party or upon the presiding administrative law judge’s own motion.

C.      A party seeking to join another person, firm, corporation, or other entity shall file a motion requesting joinder with the pre- siding administrative law judge at least 30 days before hear- ing. The moving party shall serve a copy of the motion upon the person, firm, corporation, or other entity for whom joinder is requested, and upon all other parties.

D.      If the requirements of this Section are met, the presiding administrative law judge shall join as a party the person, firm, corporation, or other entity for whom joinder is requested and shall issue a notice advising the parties of the joinder.

Historical Note

Former Rule 50. Amended effective March 1, 1987, filed

February 26, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). R20-5-150 recodified from R4-13-150 (Supp. 95-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 3966 and 7 A.A.R. 4995, effec-

tive August 17, 2001 (Supp. 01-3).