Family protection Rules
RULE 35.
RULE 35.JOINDERThe court, upon its own motion or motion of a party or the county attorney, may join a person or entity as a party if the court finds that joinder is:(a) necessary for a just and complete resolution of the matter; and(b) in the best interests of the child.The moving party shall serve the motion upon all parties, the county attorney, and the person proposed to be joined.2019 Advisory Committee CommentRule 35 is amended in 2019 as part of a revision of the Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure. The rule was formerly codified as Rule 24. The amendments are not intended to substantively change the rule’s meaning.