# Alaska R. Evid. 101: Rule 101. Scope and Applicability

> Alaska · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R101

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska R. Evid. 101
- **Heading:** Rule 101. Scope and Applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alaska Rules of Court / Alaska Rules of Evidence / Alaska R. Evid. 101

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska R. Evid. 101 Rule 101. Scope and Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R101.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 102 Rule 102. Purpose and Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R102.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 103 Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R103.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 104 Rule 104. Preliminary Questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R104.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 105 Rule 105. Limited Admissibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R105.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 106 Rule 106. Remainder of, or Related Writings or Recorded Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R106.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 201 Rule 201. Judicial Notice of Fact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R201.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 202 Rule 202. Judicial Notice of Law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R202.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 203 Rule 203. Procedure for Taking Judicial Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R203.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 301 Rule 301. Presumptions in General in Civil Actions and Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R301.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 302 Rule 302. Applicability of Federal Law in Civil Actions and Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R302.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 303 Rule 303. Presumptions in General in Criminal Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R303.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 401 Rule 401. Definition of Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R401.md)
- [Alaska R. Evid. 402 Rule 402. Relevant Evidence Admissible](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_EVID_R402.md)

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