R.I. Super. R. Civ. P. 79 (2026)
Rule 79. Books and Records Kept by the Clerk and Entries Therein
79. Books and Records Kept by the Clerk and Entries Therein. — (a) Civil Docket. The clerk shall keep the civil docket and shall enter therein each civil action to which these rules are made applicable. Actions shall be assigned consecutive file numbers. All papers filed with the clerk, all process issued and returns made thereon, all appearances, orders, verdicts, and judgments shall be entered chronologically in the civil docket assigned to the action and shall be marked with its file number. These entries shall be brief but shall show the nature of each paper filed or writ issued and the substance of each order or judgment of the court and of the returns showing execution of process. The entry of an order or judgment shall show the date the entry is made. When in an action trial by jury has been properly demanded or ordered, the clerk shall enter the demand or order in the docket. (b) Indices. Indices of the civil docket and of every civil judgment shall be kept by the clerk according to law and the general orders of the court. (c) Other Records of the Clerk. The clerk shall also keep such records as may be required by law or by order of the judicial officers of the court.
X. SPECIAL RULES FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS
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80. Review of Administrative Action. — (a) Mode of Review. When a statute provides for review by the Superior Court of any action by a governmental agency, department, board, commission, or officer, whether by appeal or petition or otherwise or when any judicial review of such action was heretofore available by extraordinary writ, 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 contends 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, board, commission or officer, and upon all other parties to the proceeding to be reviewed in the manner provided by Rule 5. (c) Trial or Hearing. These rules, so far as they are applicable, shall govern the review proceedings. Trial of facts where provided by statute or otherwise shall be without jury unless the constitution of the State of Rhode Island or a statute gives the right to trial by jury. The judgment of the court shall affirm, reverse, or modify the decision under review as provided by law.
XII. GENERAL PROVISIONS