Section R. 792.10223 - Appearance and representation; adding and removing parties; amicus curiaeRule 223.
(1) An attorney or authorized representative may appear on behalf of a party in a contested case by signing the petition or other document initiating the participation of that party in the contested case or by filing an appearance. The tribunal may require an attorney or authorized representative to provide a written statement of authorization signed by the party on whose behalf the attorney or authorized representative is appearing.(2) If a petition or other document initiating the participation of a party is signed by an attorney or authorized representative, that petition or document must state the name of the party on whose behalf the attorney or authorized representative is appearing; the attorney or authorized representative's name; the name of their firm, if any; and the firm's mailing and email addresses and telephone number. If there is no firm, the attorney or authorized representative shall state the attorney or authorized representative's mailing and email addresses and telephone number. The attorney or authorized representative shall also promptly inform the tribunal and all parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives in writing of any change in that information.(3) An appearance filed by an attorney or authorized representative must state the name of the party on whose behalf the attorney or authorized representative is appearing; the attorney or authorized representative's name; the name of their firm, if any; and the firm's mailing and email addresses and telephone number or, if there is no firm, the attorney or authorized representative's mailing and email addresses and telephone number. The attorney or authorized representative shall also promptly inform the tribunal and all parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives in writing of any change in that information.(4) An attorney or authorized representative may withdraw from a contested case or be substituted for by stipulation or order of the tribunal. The stipulation must be signed by the party, the party's attorney or authorized representative, and the new attorney or authorized representative, if any. If the stipulation is signed by a new attorney or authorized representative, the new attorney or authorized representative shall also submit an appearance, as provided by this rule. If the stipulation is not signed by a new attorney or authorized representative, the stipulation must indicate the mailing and email addresses for the service of notices, orders, and decisions and the telephone number for contacting that party.(5) In the absence of an appearance by an attorney or authorized representative, a party is considered to appear for themselves. If a party is appearing for themselves, that party shall promptly inform the tribunal and all parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives in writing of any change in that party's mailing and email addresses and telephone number.(6) Parties may be added or removed by order of the tribunal on its own initiative or on motion of any interested person at any stage of the contested case as justice requires.(7) The tribunal may, upon motion, order a person or, upon motion or its own initiative, order a state or local governmental unit to appear as amicus curiae or in another capacity as the tribunal considers appropriate.Mich. Admin. Code R. 792.10223
2013 AACS; 2015 AACS; 2023 MR 19, Eff. 9/29/2023