Rule 1101 Applicability of Rules
Article XI. Miscellaneous Rules.
Rule Text
(a) Courts. These rules apply to all courts of American Samoa,
(b) Proceedings generally. These rules apply generally to civil actions and proceedings, including maritime cases, to criminal cases and proceedings, to land and titles proceedings, and to contempt proceedings except those in which the court may act summarily.
(c) Rules of privilege. The rules with respect to privilege apply at all stages of all actions, cases, and proceedings.
(d) Rules inapplicable. The rules (other than with respect to privilege) do not apply in the following situations:
(l) 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) (OMITTED).
(3) Miscellaneous proceedings. Proceedings for extradition or rendition; preliminary examinations 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.
(e) . (OMITTED).