(a) Courts and magistrates. These rules apply to all actions and proceedings in the courts of this state except as otherwise provided in Subdivisions (b) and (c).

(b) Rules inapplicable. The rules (other than with respect to privileges) do not apply in the following situations:

(1) Preliminary questions of fact which are to be determined under Rule 104(a);

(2) Grand jury proceedings;

(3) Miscellaneous proceedings for extradition, sentencing or granting or revocation of probation, issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal summonses and search warrants and proceedings with respect to release on bail or otherwise;

(4) Contempt proceedings in which the court may act summarily.

(c) In a criminal preliminary examination, reliable hearsay shall be admissible as provided under Rule 1102.