Rule 2.02 Scope of Authority of Court

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

Judges have the power to handle motions, appeals, and other requests that don't require a jury trial. This means the judge can make decisions on these matters without needing to wait for a jury to be involved.

Judges can do this work whether court is officially in session or not. They also aren't limited to one location. A judge can hear and decide these matters in any county within their judicial district. If a case has been moved to a different county through a change of venue, the judge can still handle it there too.

In simple terms, this rule gives judges flexibility. They can take care of routine legal matters (things a jury wouldn't normally decide anyway) at different times and in different locations within their district, as long as it's still connected to their court's authority.