IL · rules
Ill. R. Evid. 1101
Applicability of Rules
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), these rules govern proceedings in
the courts of Illinois.
(b) Rules Inapplicable. These rules (other than with respect to privileges) 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 court under Rule 104.
(2) Grand Jury. Proceedings before grand juries.
(3) Miscellaneous Proceedings. Proceedings f or extradition or rendition; preliminary
examinations in criminal cases; sentencing; postconviction hearings; issuance of warrants for
arrest, criminal summonses, and search warrants; and proceedings with respect to release on
bail or otherwise, and contempt proceedings in which the court may act summarily.
(c) Small Claims Actions. These rules apply to small claims actions, subject to the application
of Supreme Court Rule 286(b).
History
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011; amended Apr. 8, 2013, eff. immediately; amended Jan. 6, 2015, eff. immediately; amended Sept. 17, 2019, eff. immediately.
Provenance
- Source
- illinoiscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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