(a) Courts. These rules apply to the proceedings in the district and probate divisions of the circuit court, the superior court, and the supreme court.
(b) Proceedings Generally. These rules apply generally to all civil and criminal proceedings unless otherwise provided by the constitution or statutes of the State of New Hampshire or these rules.
(c) Rule of Privilege. The rule with respect to privileges applies at all stages of all actions, cases, and proceedings.
(d) 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 i