Art. 102 Purpose and construction

Courts should apply the evidence rules in a way that makes trials fair and efficient. The goal is to help judges and juries figure out what actually happened, so cases get decided the right way.

When a judge has to decide how to interpret or apply an evidence rule, this section tells them what to keep in mind. The rules aren't meant to be technical obstacles that get in the way of justice. Instead, they should be used as tools that help bring out the truth and lead to fair outcomes for everyone involved in the case.

In short, this section sets the tone for all the other evidence rules. It reminds judges that the point of these rules is to help find the truth and treat people fairly, not to create unnecessary red tape.