Rule 1101 Applicability of the Rules
Article XI: Miscellaneous Rules
Rule Text
(a) To Courts and Proceedings. These rules apply to all cases and proceedings in Mississippi courts, except as provided in subdivision (b).
(b) Exceptions. These 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) contempt proceedings in which the court may act summarily; and
(4) these miscellaneous proceedings: • extradition or rendition; • issuing an arrest warrant, criminal summons, or search warrant; • probable cause hearings in criminal cases and youth court cases; • sentencing; • disposition hearings; • granting or revoking probation; and • considering whether to release on bail or otherwise.
[Restyled effective July 1, 2016.]