Section 34.05.518 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Direct review by court of appeals(1) The final decision of an administrative agency in an adjudicative proceeding under this chapter may be directly reviewed by the court of appeals upon certification by the superior court pursuant to this section. Transfer of cases pursuant to this section does not require the filing of a motion for discretionary review with the court of appeals. The superior court may certify cases for transfer to the court of appeals upon finding that:
(a) All parties have consented to the transfer to the court of appeals and agreed that the judicial review can occur based upon the agency record developed before the administrative body without supplementing the record pursuant to RCW 34.05.562; or(b) One or more of the parties have not consented to the transfer, but the superior court finds that transfer would serve the interest of justice, would not cause substantial prejudice to any party, including any unrepresented party, and further finds that: (i) The judicial review can occur based upon the agency record developed before the administrative body without supplementing the record pursuant to RCW 34.05.562; or(ii) The superior court has completed any necessary supplementation of the record pursuant to RCW 34.05.562, such that only issues of law remain for determination.(2) If the superior court certifies a final decision of an administrative agency in an adjudicative proceeding, the superior court shall transfer the matter to the court of appeals as a direct appeal.(3) A party contesting a superior court decision granting or denying certification for direct review may file a motion for discretionary review with the court of appeals.Amended by 2021 c 305,§ 2, eff. 6/13/2021.Amended by 2010 c 211, § 15, eff. 7/1/2010.2003 c 393 § 16; 1995 c 382 § 5; 1988 c 288 § 503; 1980 c 76 § 1. Formerly RCW 34.04.133.Expiration date- 2021 c 305§§ 2 and 3: "Sections 2 and 3 of this act expire July 1, 2026." [2021 c 305§ 8.]
Effective date- 2021 c 305: See note following RCW 36.70C.150.
Effective date-Transfer of power, duties, and functions- 2010 c 211: See notes following RCW 36.70A.250.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.