Rule 101 - Scope and applicability of rules(A) Rules Applicable. To the extent and with the exceptions stated below, these rules govern proceedings in the courts of this state and to the extent provided by the administrative procedure act to contested administrative actions and proceedings; (B) Rules Inapplicable. The rules (other than those with respect to privileges or work product, which shall apply at all stages of all actions, cases, and proceedings), 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 trial justice under Rule 104. (2) Grand Jury. Proceedings before grand juries. (3) Miscellaneous Proceedings. Statutory small claims proceeding in the district court; motions for leave to issue a writ of attachment; applications for a temporary restraining order; applications for the appointment of a temporary receiver; motions for a stay of judgment; motions for a preliminary injunction to the extent provided by Rule 65, R.I.R.C.P.; proceedings for extradition or rendition; proceedings for sentencing; issuance of warrants; proceedings with respect to release on bail or otherwise; proceedings for granting of probation or parole; and proceedings on probation or parole violations. (4) Contempt Proceedings. Those contempt proceedings in which the court may act summarily. Amended September 10, 2019, effective 9/10/2019.ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S NOTE
Subdivision (b) has been amended to include work-product materials within the scope of the Rules of Evidence. The purpose of this amendment is to conform to new Rule 502 on attorneyclient privilege, work-product protection, and limitations on waiver.