Rule 1101 - Applicability Of Rules(a) Rules applicable. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), 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; inquest proceedings; except as otherwise provided by statute or rule promulgated by the Supreme Court, sentencing or granting or revoking probation; finding probable cause for arrests without warrant and issuance of citations, warrants for arrest, criminal summonses, and search warrants. (4)Contempt. Those contempt proceedings in which the court may act summarily. (5)Small claims. Small claims proceedings. (6)Statutory exceptions. Proceedings in which all or part of the rules of evidence are made inapplicable by statute. Amended Jan. 8, 1985, eff. 3/7/1985.