Rule 5.102 Purpose

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

This rule sets the overall goals that judges should keep in mind when they apply the rules of evidence in a case. Courts are supposed to use these rules to make sure trials are fair to everyone involved, not just technically correct.

The rule also says courts should avoid wasting time and money on unnecessary steps or delays. Legal cases should move forward efficiently without pointless roadblocks.

Finally, the rule reminds judges that the whole point of evidence law is to help find out what actually happened and reach a fair, honest result. When judges are unsure how to apply a specific rule, they can look back at this purpose to guide their decision. In short, the goal is fairness, efficiency, and getting to the truth.