New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 6A - EDUCATION
Chapter 4 - APPEALS
Subchapter 3 - MOTIONS
Section 6A:4-3.2 - Motion to participate as amicus curiae

(a) A motion for leave to participate as amicus curiae may be made to the Commissioner in accordance with 6A:4-3.1 . The motion shall state with specificity the applicant's identity, the issue intended to be addressed, the nature of the public interest therein, and the nature of the applicant's special interest, involvement, or expertise with respect thereof.

(b) In ruling on a motion for leave to participate as amicus curiae, the Commissioner shall consider whether the moving party's participation will assist in the resolution of an issue of public importance, whether the moving party's interest is sufficiently different from that of any party to add measurably and constructively to the scope of the case, and whether the moving party's inclusion may give rise to confusion, prejudice to a party, or undue delay in proceedings. A decision granting the motion shall fix a briefing schedule.

(c) An amicus curiae who has been granted leave to participate in a case before the State Board of Examiners or the School Ethics Commission may file, without seeking further leave, a brief and appear in an appeal to the Commissioner of the decision or order entered therein.