R.I. Fam. Ct. R. Dom. Rel. P. 80

(a) Mode of Review. When a statute

provides for review by the Family 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 document together with the fees prescribed by law.

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. The judgment of the court shall affirm, reverse, or modify the

decision under review as provided by law.