# MRE 101: Rule 101. Scope; Definitions

> Michigan · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R101

## Section

- **Citation:** MRE 101
- **Heading:** Rule 101. Scope; Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Michigan Court Rules / Michigan Rules of Evidence / MRE 101

## Text

(a) Scope. These rules govern proceedings in Michigan courts. The specific courts and
proceedings to which the rules apply, along with exceptions, are set out in Rule 1101.
(b) Statutory Rules. A statutory rule of evidence not in conflict with these rules or other rules
adopted by the Supreme Court is effective until superseded by a Supreme Court rule or
decision.
(c) Definitions. In these rules:
(1) “civil case” means a civil action or proceeding;
(2) “criminal case” includes a criminal proceeding;
(3) “public office” includes a public agency;
(4) “record” includes a memorandum, report, or data compilation;
(5) a “rule prescribed by the Supreme Court” means a rule adopted by the Michigan Supreme
Court; and
(6) a reference to any kind of written material or any other medium includes electronicallystored information.

## Nearby sections

- [MRE 101 Rule 101. Scope; Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R101.md)
- [MRE 102 Rule 102. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R102.md)
- [MRE 103 Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R103.md)
- [MRE 104 Rule 104. Preliminary Questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R104.md)
- [MRE 105 Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That is Not Admissible Against Other Parties or for Other](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R105.md)
- [MRE 106 Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R106.md)
- [MRE 201 Rule 201. Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R201.md)
- [MRE 202 Rule 202. Judicial Notice of Law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R202.md)
- [MRE 301 Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R301.md)
- [MRE 302 Rule 302. Presumptions in Criminal Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R302.md)
- [MRE 401 Rule 401. Test for Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R401.md)
- [MRE 402 Rule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R402.md)
- [MRE 403 Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R403.md)
- [MRE 404 Rule 404. Character Evidence; Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MRE_R404.md)

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