# 25 C.F.R. § 584.5 (2025): How do I file a motion to intervene? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_5 ## Section - **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 584.5 (2025) - **Heading:** How do I file a motion to intervene? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 25 CFR: Indians / Chapter III: NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 584: APPEALS BEFORE A PRESIDING OFFICIAL / § 584.5: § 584.5 How do I file a motion to intervene? ## Text (a) An entity or an individual, whether acting on his or her own behalf or as an agent of another entity not permitted to appeal, may be permitted to participate as a party if the presiding official finds that: (1) The final decision could directly and adversely affect it or the class it represents; (2) The individual or entity may contribute materially to the disposition of the proceedings; (3) The individual's or the entity's interest is not adequately represented by existing parties; and (4) Intervention would not unfairly prejudice existing parties or delay resolution of the proceeding. (b) A tribe with jurisdiction over the lands on which there is a gaming operation that is the subject of a proceeding under this part may intervene as a matter of right if the tribe is not already a party. (c) A motion to intervene shall be submitted to the presiding official within 10 days of the notice of appeal. The motion shall be filed with the presiding official and served on each person who has been made a party at the time of filing. The motion shall state succinctly: (1) The moving party's interest in the proceeding; (2) How his or her participation as a party will contribute materially to the disposition of the proceeding; (3) Who will appear for the moving party; (4) The issues on which the moving party seeks to participate; and (5) Whether the moving party seeks to present witnesses. (d) Objections to the motion must be filed by any party within 10 days after service of the motion. (e) A reply brief to the brief in opposition may be filed within 5 days of service of the brief in opposition. (f) When motions to intervene are made by individuals or groups with common interests, the presiding official may request all such movants to designate a single representative, or he or she may recognize one or more movants. e filed by any party within 10 days after service of the motion. (e) A reply brief to the brief in opposition may be filed within 5 days of service of the brief in opposition. (f) When motions to intervene are made by individuals or groups with common interests, the presiding official may request all such movants to designate a single representative, or he or she may recognize one or more movants. (g) The presiding official shall give each movant and party written notice of his or her decision on the motion. For each motion granted, the presiding official shall provide a brief statement of the reason(s) for the decision. If the motion is denied, the presiding official shall briefly state the ground(s) for denial. The presiding official may allow the movant to participate as amicus curiae, if appropriate. ## Nearby sections - [25 C.F.R. § 584.1 (2025) § 584.1 What does this part cover?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_1.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.2 (2025) § 584.2 Who may appeal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_2.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.3 (2025) § 584.3 How do I appeal a notice of violation, proposed civil fine assessment, order of temporary closure, the Chair's decision to void or modify a management contract, the Commission's proposal to remove a certificate of self-regulation, the Chair's decision to approve or object to a tribal gaming regulatory authority's adoption of alternate standards from those required by the Commission's minimum internal control standards and/or technical standards, and a notice of late fees and late fee assessments?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_3.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.4 (2025) § 584.4 Are motions permitted?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_4.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.5 (2025) § 584.5 How do I file a motion to intervene?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_5.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.6 (2025) § 584.6 When will the hearing be held?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_6.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.7 (2025) § 584.7 When will I receive a copy of the record on which the Chair relied?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_7.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.8 (2025) § 584.8 What is the hearing process?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_8.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.9 (2025) § 584.9 How may I request to limit disclosure of confidential information?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_9.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.10 (2025) § 584.10 What is the process for pursuing settlement or a consent decree?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_10.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.11 (2025) § 584.11 Will the hearing be transcribed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_11.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.12 (2025) § 584.12 What happens after the hearing?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_12.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.13 (2025) § 584.13 May I file an objection to the recommended decision?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_13.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.14 (2025) § 584.14 When will the Commission issue its final decision?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_14.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_5. 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