(1) Appeal. A brief of an amicus curiae which is confined to the issues raised by the parties and which does not exceed twenty-five (25) pages may be filed during the briefing cycle of an appeal if it is accompanied by written consent of all the parties. If consent is denied by any of the parties, the procedure in subparagraph 1.12(b) shall be followed.

(2) Original Jurisdiction Proceedings. Amicus curiae may not appear in an original jurisdiction proceeding unless authorized by order of the Chief Justice. See Rule 1.191. The brief of the amicus curiae must comply with Rules 1.10, 1.11, and 1.191. Amicus curiae is not allowed to raise or put in issue any new fact in the original jurisdiction proceeding. A brief of an amicus curiae shall be confined to the issues raised by the parties. The brief of the amicus curiae may not have exhibits or an appendix.

(1) During Briefing Cycle of Appeal. The amicus curiae shall file a statement not to exceed five (5) pages which concisely discloses the nature and extent of the applicant's interest, states any facts or questions of law which may not be presented adequately by the litigants, and the relevancy of these facts or questions of law to the disposition of the cause. The amicus curiae shall mail a copy of the statement to the parties. If an objection is not filed within ten (10) days, consent shall be deemed to have been granted. If an objection is filed, the Supreme Court shall review the statement and the objections to determine whether to allow the filing of the amicus brief.

(2) Original Jurisdiction Proceedings. The amicus curiae shall file a statement not to exceed five (5) pages which concisely discloses the nature and extent of the applicant's interest, and states questions of law which may not be presented adequately by the litigants, and the relevancy of these questions of law to the disposition of the cause. The amicus curiae shall mail a copy of the statement to the parties. Parties shall have ten days to object, unless the Court orders otherwise. The Supreme Court shall review the statement and any objections to determine whether to allow the filing of the amicus brief.

(1) Appeals. The assignment and disposition of a cause will not be delayed pending action on a motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief or to await the filing of a brief amicus curiae. If the filing of an amicus curiae brief is allowed either by the consent of the parties or by the Supreme Court, it must be filed within the briefing cycle set for the party supported, and in conformance with the applicable provisions of Rules 1.10 and 1.11. Extraordinary cause must be shown before an amicus curiae will be permitted to file a brief at any time other than during the normal briefing cycle or as allowed by Rule 1.12(g). No reply brief of an amicus curiae may be filed.

(2) Original Jurisdiction Proceedings. The disposition of a cause will not be delayed pending action on a motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief or to await the filing of a brief amicus curiae. The time to file an amicus brief shall be governed by order of the court in the proceeding. No reply brief of an amicus curiae will be received.