Rule 101. Scope and Applicability of Rules. — (a) Rules Applicable. To the

extent and with the exceptions stated below, these rules govern proceedings in the

courts of this state and to the extent provided by the Administrative Procedure Act

to contested administrative actions and proceedings.

(b) Rules Inapplicable. The rules (other than those with respect to privileges or

work product, which shall apply at all stages of all actions, cases, and proceedings),

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

trial justice under Rule 104.

(2) Grand Jury. Proceedings before grand juries.

(3) Miscellaneous Proceedings. Statutory small claims proceeding in the district

court; motions for leave to issue a writ of attachment; applications for a temporary

restraining order; applications for the appointment of a temporary receiver; motions

for a stay of judgment; motions for a preliminary injunction to the extent provided

by Rule 65, R.I.R.C.P.; proceedings for extradition or rendition; proceedings for

sentencing; issuance of warrants; proceedings with respect to release on bail or

otherwise; proceedings for granting of probation or parole; and proceedings on

probation or parole violations.

(4) Contempt Proceedings. Those contempt proceedings in which the court may

act summarily.