Rule 1. Scope of Rules: Applicability; Construction; Exceptions

Scope of Rules: Applicability; Construction; Exceptions.

Applicability

These rules prescribe the procedure to be followed in all courts of this state in the exercise

of criminal jurisdiction, with the exceptions stated in division (C) of this rule.

(B)

Purpose and construction

These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding.

They shall be construed and applied to secure the fair, impartial, speedy, and sure

administration of justice, simplicity in procedure, and the elimination of unjustifiable

expense and delay.

(C)

Exceptions

These rules, to the extent that specific procedure is provided by other rules of the Supreme

Court or to the extent that they would by their nature be clearly inapplicable, shall not apply

to procedure (1) upon appeal to review any judgment, order or ruling, (2) upon extradition

and rendition of fugitives, (3) in cases covered by the Uniform Traffic Rules, (4) upon the

application and enforcement of peace bonds, (5) in juvenile proceedings against a child as

defined in Rule 2(D) of the Rules of Juvenile Procedure, (6) upon forfeiture of property for

violation of a statute of this state, or (7) upon the collection of fines and penalties. Where

any statute or rule provides for procedure by a general or specific reference to the statutes

governing procedure in criminal actions, the procedure shall be in accordance with these

rules.

(D)

Court orders regarding physical appearance

As used in these rules, any option to use live two-way video and audio technology shall

not be construed to limit the power of a court to order that a party, attorney, or witness

physically appear at a proceeding without the use of live two-way video and audio

technology.