§ Rule 5.1101. Applicability of rules

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Rule 5.1101. Applicability of rules

a. General applicability. These rules apply in all proceedings in the courts of this state, including proceedings before magistrates and court-appointed referees and masters, except as otherwise provided by rules of the Iowa Supreme Court.

b. Rules of privilege. Rule 5.501, with respect to privilege, applies at all stages of all actions, cases, and proceedings.

c. Rules inapplicable. These rules, other than rule 5.501, with respect to privilege, do not apply in the following situations:

(1) Preliminary questions of fact. The determination of questions of fact preliminary to the admissibility of evidence when the issue is to be determined by the court under rule 5.104(a).

(2) Grand jury. Proceedings before grand juries.

(3) Summary contempt. Contempt proceedings in which an adjudication is made without prior notice and a hearing.

(4) Miscellaneous proceedings. Proceedings for extradition or rendition; preliminary hearings in criminal cases, sentencing, and granting or revoking probation; issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal complaints, and search warrants; and proceedings with respect to release on bail or otherwise.