Rule 101 - Scope; Definitions(a)Scope. These rules apply to proceedings in courts in the State of Arizona. The specific courts and proceedings to which the rules apply, along with exceptions, are set out in Rule 1101.(b)Definitions. In these rules: (1) "civil case" means a civil action or proceeding;(2) "criminal case" includes a criminal proceeding;(3) "public office" includes a public agency;(4) "record" includes a memorandum, report, or data compilation;(5) a "rule prescribed by the Supreme Court" means a rule adopted by the Arizona Supreme Court; and(6) a reference to any kind of written material or any other medium includes electronically stored information.Amended Sept. 8, 2011, effective 1/1/2012.COMMENT TO 2012 AMENDMENT
The language of Rule 101 has been amended, and definitions have been added, to conform to the federal restyling of the Evidence Rules to make them more easily understood and to make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended to be stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on evidence admissibility.
COMMENT TO ORIGINAL 1977 RULE
These rules apply in all courts, record and nonrecord, in Arizona.
HISTORICAL NOTE
Source:
Federal Rules of Evidence, Rule 101.