Applicability Of Rules

(a) To Courts and Magistrates. These rules apply to all courts and magistrates of this State. (b) To Cases and Proceedings. These rules apply in: (1) civil cases and proceedings, (2) special proceedings, (3) criminal cases and proceedings, and (4) contempt proceedings, except those in which the court may act summarily. (c) Rules on Privilege. The rules on privilege apply to all stages of a case or proceeding. (d) 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; and (3) miscellaneous proceedings, such as: (A) extradition or rendition; (B) issuing an arrest warrant, criminal summons, or search warrant; (C) preliminary examination in a criminal case; (D) sentencing; (E) granting or revoking probation or parole; (F) considering whether to release on bail or otherwise; (G) detention and shelter care hearings; (H) transfer and dispositional hearings in juvenile court. (e) Other Rules. A rule prescribed by the Supreme Court may provide for admitting or excluding evidence independently from these rules.