Rule 101 Scope; Definitions

(a) Scope. These rules govern proceedings in Michigan courts. The specific courts and proceedings to which the rules apply, along with exceptions, are set out in Rule 1101.

(b) Statutory Rules. A statutory rule of evidence not in conflict with these rules or other rules adopted by the Supreme Court is effective until superseded by a Supreme Court rule or decision.

(c) Definitions. In these rules:

(1) “civil case” means a civil action or proceeding;

(2) “criminal case” includes a criminal proceeding;

(3) “public office” includes a public agency;

(4) “record” includes a memorandum, report, or data compilation;

(5) a “rule prescribed by the Supreme Court” means a rule adopted by the Michigan Supreme Court; and

(6) a reference to any kind of written material or any other medium includes electronicallystored information.