# Ohio Evid.R. 101: Rule 101. Scope of Rules: Applicability; Privileges; Exceptions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Evid.R. 101
- **Heading:** Rule 101. Scope of Rules: Applicability; Privileges; Exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Rules of Court / Practice and Procedure / Ohio Rules of Evidence / Ohio Evid.R. 101

## Text

Scope of Rules: Applicability; Privileges; Exceptions.

(A)
Applicability

These rules govern proceedings in the courts of this state, subject to the exceptions stated
in division (D) of this rule.

(B)
Privileges

The rule with respect to privileges applies at all stages of all actions, cases, and proceedings
conducted under these rules.

(C)
Definitions

As used in these rules:

(1)
“Present” means the physical or remote presence of an individual.

(2)
“Remote presence” means the presence of a person who is using live two-way video and audio technology.

(D)
Exceptions

These rules (other than with respect to privileges) do not apply in the following situations:

(1)
Determinations prerequisite to rulings on the admissibility of evidence
when the issue is to be determined by the court under Evid.R. 104;

(2)
Proceedings before grand juries;

(3)
Proceedings for extradition or rendition of fugitives; sentencing; granting
or revoking probation; proceedings with respect to community control sanctions;
issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal summonses and search warrants; and
proceedings with respect to release on bail or otherwise;

(4)
Contempt proceedings in which the court may act summarily;

(5)
Proceedings for those mandatory arbitrations of civil cases authorized by
the rules of superintendence and governed by local rules of court;

(6)
Proceedings in which other rules prescribed by the Supreme Court govern
matters relating to evidence;

(7)
Special statutory proceedings of a non-adversary nature in which these rules
would by their nature be clearly inapplicable;

(8)
Proceedings in the small claims division of a county or municipal court.

(E)
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.

## Nearby sections

- [Ohio Evid.R. 101 Rule 101. Scope of Rules: Applicability; Privileges; Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_OH_EVID_R101.md)
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