2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes Article 11 - Miscellaneous Rules.

Article 11.

Miscellaneous Rules.

Rule 1101. Applicability of rules.

(a)������ Proceedings generally. � Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) or by statute, these rules apply to all actions and proceedings in the courts of this State.

(b)������ Rules inapplicable. � The rules other than those 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 Rule 104(a).

(2)������ Grand Jury. � Proceedings before grand juries.

(3)������ Miscellaneous Proceedings. � Proceedings for extradition or� rendition; first appearance before district court judge or probable cause hearing in criminal cases; sentencing, or granting or revoking probation; issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal summonses, and search warrants; proceedings with respect to release on bail or otherwise.

(4)������ Contempt Proceedings. � Contempt proceedings in which the court is authorized by law to act summarily. (1983, c. 701, s. 1; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1037, s. 14; 1985, c. 509, s. 2.)

Rule 1102. Short title.

These rules shall be known and may be cited as the "North Carolina Rules of Evidence." (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)