§ Rule 1101. Rules applicable.

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Rule 1101. Rules applicable.

(a) General applicability. Except as otherwise provided by constitutional provision, statute, this rule, or other rules of the Supreme Court of Alabama, these rules of evidence apply in all proceedings in the courts of Alabama, including proceedings before referees and masters.

(b) Rules inapplicable. These 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.

(2) GRAND JURY. Proceedings before grand juries.

(3) MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS. Proceedings for extradition or rendition; preliminary hearings in criminal cases; 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. Contempt proceedings in which the court may act summarily.