Rule 102. Purpose

These rules shall be construed so as to administer every proceeding fairly,

eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay, and promote the development of

evidence law, to the end of ascertaining the truth and securing a just

determination.

Advisory Committee Historical Note

Effective July 1, 2016, the Rule was amended as part of the general

restyling of the Evidence Rules.

Effective June 16, 2016, the “Comment” was retitled “Advisory Committee

Note.”

Advisory Committee Note

The language of Rule 102 has been amended as part of the restyling of the

Evidence Rules to make them more easily understood and to make style and

terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended to be

stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on evidence

admissibility.