(a) Participation.
An attorney, person, entity, or the government may seek leave of the court to file
an amicus curiae brief in a case. Those seeking leave must file a motion
consistent with section 7-6(b).
(b) Motion for Leave to File a Memorandum.
(1) The motion must include the following:
(A) the amicus’s interest in the litigation;
(B) the usefulness of the memorandum to the disposition of the
case; and
(C) whether the parties consent to the filing of the memorandum.
(2) The motion must be accompanied by:
(A) a proposed order granting the motion; and
(B) the proposed memorandum.
(3) Any party may file a response to the motion, without responding to the
substance of the proposed memorandum, within 7 days after service of
the motion. Further briefing on the motion for leave is not permitted.
(4) A party who has been granted leave to file must subsequently file the
memorandum with the court within 3 days of the order.
(c) Memorandum Form and Length.
(1) Form. A memorandum must comply with the formatting requirements of
