Rule 1101 Applicability of Rules and Definitions
CONTENTS OF WRITINGS, RECORDINGS, AND
Rule Text
(a) Rules applicable. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) and (c) of this Rule, these Rules apply to all actions and proceedings in all the courts of this State.
(b) Rules inapplicable. The Rules – except for those on privilege – do not apply to the following:
(1) the court’s determination under Rule 104(a), on a preliminary question of fact governing admissibility;
(2) grand jury proceedings;
(3) in preliminary hearings in criminal cases; and
(4) miscellaneous proceedings such as: extradition or rendition; issuing an arrest warrant, criminal summons or search warrant; sentencing; granting or revoking probation; detention hearing in criminal hearings; considering whether to release on bail or otherwise; and contempt proceedings in which the court may act summarily.
(c) Definition. As used throughout these Rules, the term “writing” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.