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Rule 1101 Applicability of rules
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Courts. These rules apply to all the courts of this Commonwealth in the
actions, cases, and proceedings and to the extent hereinafter set forth.
Proceedings generally. These rules apply generally to civil actions and
proceedings and to criminal cases and proceedings, except as provided in
subdivision (d) of this rule.
Rules on privileges. The rules with respect to privileges apply at all stages of
all actions, cases, and proceedings.
Rules inapplicable. The rules (other than with respect to privileges) do not
apply in the following situations:
(1) Preliminary questions of fact. The determination of questions of fact
preliminary to admissibility of evidence when the issue is to be
determined by the court under KRE 104.
(2) Grand jury. Proceedings before grand juries.
(3) Small claims. Proceedings before the small claims division of the District
Courts.
(4) Summary contempt proceedings. Contempt proceedings in which the
judge is authorized to act summarily.
(5) Miscellaneous proceedings. Proceedings for extradition or rendition;
preliminary hearings in criminal cases; sentencing by a judge; granting or
revoking probation; issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal summonses,
and search warrants; and proceedings with respect to release on bail or
otherwise.
Effective:July 1, 1992
History: Enacted 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 88, sec. 73; renumbered (7/1/92) pursuant to
1992 Ky. Acts ch. 324, sec. 34.
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