Rule 38.03 Rules - Construction

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

The rules for handling statutory and ordinance violations are meant to make the process fair, quick, and affordable for everyone involved. Courts should read and apply these rules with that goal in mind.

This means judges and court staff should avoid unnecessary delays or steps that waste time or money. When there's a question about how to interpret a rule, the answer should favor the option that gets the case resolved fairly and efficiently, without dragging things out or making the process more expensive than it needs to be.

For someone dealing with a violation case, this rule works in your favor. It means the system is designed to move your case along without unnecessary red tape, and to keep costs down for both you and the court.