# MCR 6.002: Rule 6.002. Purpose and Construction

> Michigan · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_002

## Section

- **Citation:** MCR 6.002
- **Heading:** Rule 6.002. Purpose and Construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Michigan Court Rules / Criminal Procedure / Michigan Court Rules / CH6 / MCR 6.002

## Text

These rules are intended to promote a just determination of every criminal proceeding.
They are to be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, and the
elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay.

Chapter 6. Criminal Procedure
Chapter Updated July 31, 2026

## Nearby sections

- [MCR 6.001 Rule 6.001. Scope; Applicability of Civil Rules; Superseded Rules and Statutes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_001.md)
- [MCR 6.002 Rule 6.002. Purpose and Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_002.md)
- [MCR 6.003 Rule 6.003. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_003.md)
- [MCR 6.004 Rule 6.004. Speedy Trial](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_004.md)
- [MCR 6.005 Rule 6.005. Right to Assistance of Lawyer; Advice; Appointment for Indigents; Waiver;](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_005.md)
- [MCR 6.006 Rule 6.006. Video and Audio Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_006.md)
- [MCR 6.007 Rule 6.007. Confidential Records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_007.md)
- [MCR 6.008 Rule 6.008. Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_008.md)
- [MCR 6.009 Rule 6.009. Use of Restraints on a Defendant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_009.md)
- [MCR 6.101 Rule 6.101. Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_101.md)
- [MCR 6.102 Rule 6.102. Warrants and Summonses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_102.md)
- [MCR 6.103 Rule 6.103. Failure to Appear](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_103.md)
- [MCR 6.104 Rule 6.104. Arraignment on the Warrant or Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_104.md)
- [MCR 6.105 Rule 6.105. Voluntary Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH6_R6_105.md)

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