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Rule 2. Interpretation

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Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure > Rule 2

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These rules are to be interpreted to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding, to secure simplicity in procedure and fairness in administration, and to eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay.

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