# R.I. R. Evid. 102: Rule 102. Purpose and Construction. — These rules shall be construed to

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## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. R. Evid. 102
- **Heading:** Rule 102. Purpose and Construction. — These rules shall be construed to
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Rhode Island Court Rules / Rhode Island Judiciary / Rhode Island Rules of Evidence / R.I. R. Evid. 102

## Text

secure fairness in administration, elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay, and
promotion of growth and development of the law of evidence to the end that the truth
may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined.

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