N.H. Admin. Code § App 209.01

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section App 209.01 - Intervention
(a) A non-party may intervene in a matter pending before a council under the provisions of RSA 541-A:32 by filing a Petition stating facts demonstrating that the non-party's rights or other substantial interests might be affected by the proceeding or that the non-party qualifies as an intervener under any provision of law.
(b) If the presiding officer determines that such intervention would be in the interests of justice and would not impair the orderly and prompt conduct of the hearing and if the petitioner has an interest in the proceeding and has clearly stated this interest he or she shall grant the Petition for intervention.
(c) Participation by intervention shall be limited to that which is necessary to protect the interest identified in the petition for intervention.
(d) Petitions for intervention shall state:
(1) The petitioner's interest in the subject matter of the hearing;
(2) Whether the petitioner appears in support of the complainant, or the respondent, as well as for his or her own interest;
(3) Why the interests of the parties and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceeding would not be impaired; and
(4) Any other reasons why the petitioner should be permitted to intervene.
(e) A person filing a complaint that becomes the subject of a disciplinary hearing shall be served with the hearing notice and notified of the right to intervene in the proceeding.
(f) Once granted leave to intervene, interveners shall take the proceedings as they find them and no portion of any proceeding shall be repeated because of the fact of intervention.

N.H. Admin. Code § App 209.01

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