# Fed. R. Crim. P. 2: Rule 2. Interpretation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R2

## Section

- **Citation:** Fed. R. Crim. P. 2
- **Heading:** Rule 2. Interpretation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure > Rule 2

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 1 Rule 1. Scope; Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R1.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 2 Rule 2. Interpretation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R2.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 3 Rule 3. The Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R3.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 4 Rule 4. Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R4.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 4.1 Rule 4.1. Complaint, Warrant, or Summons by Telephone or Other](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R4.1.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 5 Rule 5. Initial Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R5.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 5.1 Rule 5.1. Preliminary Hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R5.1.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 6 Rule 6. The Grand Jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R6.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 7 Rule 7. The Indictment and the Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R7.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 8 Rule 8. Joinder of Offenses or Defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R8.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 9 Rule 9. Arrest Warrant or Summons on an Indictment or Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R9.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 10 Rule 10. Arraignment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R10.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 11 Rule 11. Pleas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R11.md)
- [Fed. R. Crim. P. 12 Rule 12. Pleadings and Pretrial Motions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCRP_R12.md)

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