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

> Montana · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R101

## Section

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

## Text

Scope.
(a) Proceedings generally. These rules govern all proceedings in all courts in the state of Montana with the exceptions stated in this rule.
(b) Rules of privilege. The rules with respect to privileges found in Article V 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 court under Rule 104(a).
(2) Grand jury. Proceedings before grand juries.
(3) Miscellaneous proceedings. Proceedings for extradition or rendition; preliminary examinations and proceedings on applications for leave to file informations in criminal cases; sentencing; dispositional hearings in youth court proceedings; granting or revoking probation or parole; issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal summonses and notices to appear, and search warrants; and proceedings with respect to release on bail or otherwise.
(4) Summary proceedings. Proceedings, other than motions for summary judgment, where the court is authorized by law to act summarily.
(5) Other miscellaneous proceedings. Ex parte matters; and proceedings, when authorized by law, which are uncontested or nonadversary.

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. R. Evid. 101 Rule 101. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R101.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 102 Rule 102. Purpose and construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R102.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 103 Rule 103. Rulings on evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R103.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 104 Rule 104. Preliminary questions of admissibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R104.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 105 Rule 105. Limited admissibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R105.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 106 Rule 106. Remainder of or related acts, writings, or statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R106.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 201 Rule 201. Judicial notice of facts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R201.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 202 Rule 202. Judicial notice of law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R202.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 301 Rule 301. Presumptions in general](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R301.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 302 Rule 302. Applicability of federal law in civil cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R302.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 401 Rule 401. Definition of relevant evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R401.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 402 Rule 402. Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R402.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 403 Rule 403. Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion, or waste of time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R403.md)
- [Mont. R. Evid. 404 Rule 404. Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct, exceptions; other crimes; character in issue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MT_MRE_R404.md)

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