Rule 101. Scope and Applicability

(a) General Applicability. These rules apply in all

proceedings in the courts of the State of Alaska except as

otherwise required by the Constitution of the United States or

this state or as otherwise provided for by enactment of the

Alaska Legislature, by the provisions of this rule, or by other

rules promulgated by the Alaska Supreme Court. The word

“judge” in these rules includes magistrate judges and masters.

(b) Rules of Privilege. The rules with respect to

privileges apply at all stages of all actions, cases, and

proceedings.

(c) 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 judge under Rule 104(a).

(2) Miscellaneous Proceedings. Proceedings relating to

extradition or rendition; sentencing, probation, or parole;

issuance of criminal summonses, or of warrants for arrest or

search; and summary contempt.