§ RULE 1101 RULES APPLICABLE

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RULE 1101. RULES APPLICABLE

    (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), these rules apply to all actions and proceedings in the courts of this state.

    (b) Rules inapplicable. The rules other than those with respect to privileges do not apply in the following situations:

        (1) Preliminary questions of fact. The determination of questions of fact preliminary to admissibility of evidence when the issue is to be determined by the court under Rule 104(a).

        (2) Grand jury. Proceedings before grand juries.

        (3) Miscellaneous proceedings. Proceedings for extradition or rendition; probable cause hearings; sentencing, or granting or revoking probation; issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal summonses, and search warrants; and proceedings with respect to release on bail or otherwise.

        (4) Contempt proceedings in which the court may act summarily.