# Ind. R. Evid. 101: Rule 101. Scope

> Indiana · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R101

## Section

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

## Text

(a) Scope.
These rules apply to proceedings in the courts of this State to the extent and with the exceptions stated in this rule.
(b) General Applicability.
These rules apply in all proceedings in the courts of the State of Indiana except as otherwise required by the Constitution of the United States or Indiana, by the provisions of this rule, or by other rules promulgated by the Indiana Supreme Court. If these rules do not cover a specific evidence issue, common or statutory law shall apply. The word “judge” in these rules includes referees, commissioners and magistrates.
(c) Rules of Privilege.
The rules and laws with respect to privileges apply at all stages of all actions, cases, and proceedings.
(d) 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 a question of fact preliminary to the admission of evidence, where the court determines admissibility under Rule 104(a).
(2) Miscellaneous proceedings.
Proceedings relating to extradition, sentencing, probation, or parole, issuance of criminal summonses or warrants for arrest or search, preliminary juvenile matters, direct contempt, bail hearings, small claims, and grand jury proceedings.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. R. Evid. 101 Rule 101. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R101.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 102 Rule 102. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R102.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 103 Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R103.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 103 (version effective January 1, 2014) Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R103_V01012014.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 104 Rule 104. Preliminary Questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R104.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 105 Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That Is Not Admissible Against Other Parties or for Other Purposes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R105.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 106 Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writing or Recorded Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R106.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 201 Rule 201. Judicial Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R201.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 301 Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R301.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 401 Rule 401. Test for Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R401.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 402 Rule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R402.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 403 Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, or Other Reasons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R403.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 404 Rule 404. Character Evidence; Crimes or Other Acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R404.md)
- [Ind. R. Evid. 405 Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_EVID_R405.md)

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