Rule 31. Review of Administrative Action

(a) Mode of Review. When a statute provides for review by the traffic tribunal of any action by a governmental agency, department, or officer, whether by appeal or petition or otherwise, proceedings for such review shall be instituted by the filing of a complaint and any other required documents together with the fees prescribed by law with the court. The complaint shall include a concise statement of the grounds upon which the plaintiff claims he or she is entitled to relief, and a demand for judgment for the relief the plaintiff seeks. No responsive pleading need be filed unless required by statute or by order of the court.

(b) Time Limits - Notice. The time within which review may be sought shall be provided by law. A copy of the complaint shall be served upon the governmental agency, department, or officer, and upon all other parties to the proceeding to be reviewed in the manner provided by Rule 27.

(c) Trial or Hearing. These rules, so far as they are applicable, shall govern the review proceedings. The judgment of the court shall affirm, reverse, or modify the decision under review as provided by law.

(d) Review by Appeals Panel. An appeal may be taken from any judgment of the court in any action to the appeals panel in the manner provided by these rules.