LMCLR GR1.2
                           PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION


    These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every
proceeding. They shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness
in administration, effective justice, and the elimination of unjustifiable
expense and delay.

    These rules are not intended to supersede or conflict with any statutes
covering procedures for criminal and infraction violations or the Criminal
Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (CrRLJ), or the Infraction Rules for
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (IRLJ).


(Effective 09/01/2012)