Direct Review of a Final Decision of an Administrative Agency

RAP 6.3 DIRECT REVIEW OF A FINAL DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY The appellate court accepts direct review of a final decision of an administrative agency in an adjudicative proceeding according to the procedures set forth in RCW 34.05.518 and RCW 34.05.522. A case that has been certified for review by the superior court is treated as a direct appeal. A party contesting a superior court’s order on certification shall follow the procedures for discretionary review set forth in rule 6.2. A party contesting a superior court’s order granting certification shall file a motion for relief with the court of appeals within 15 days of the order granting certification. Review of the certification decision shall be guided by the standards set forth in RCW 34.05.518. On July 1, 2026 this rule shall revert to the version in effect prior to June 29, 2021. [Adopted effective July 1, 1976; Amended effective September 1, 1994; June 29, 2021.]