Applicability of Rules

These Rules apply to the courts of Guam in the actions, cases, and proceedings and to the extent hereinafter set forth.

(a)General applicability. These Rules apply generally to civil actions and proceedings, to criminal cases and proceedings, to contempt proceedings except those in which the court may act summarily.

(b)Rule of privilege. The Rule with respect to privileges applies at all stages of all actions, cases, and proceedings.

(c)Rules inapplicable. The 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 held before grand juries.

(3)Miscellaneous proceedings. Proceedings for extradition or rendition; preliminary examinations in criminal cases; sentencing, or granting or revoking probation; issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal summonses, and search warrants; and proceedings with respect to release on bail or otherwise.