Consistent with subject matter jurisdiction, these rules apply to all trial courts of this state in all civil, criminal and juvenile cases, and to all appellate courts of this state unless a specific appellate rule, Supreme Court administrative rule, or Supreme Court order applies.
N.D. R. Ct. 1.1
Joint Procedure Committee Minutes of May 21-22, 2009, page 22; January 25-26, 1996, page 10; April 28-29, 1994, pages 17-18November 7-8, 1991, pages 2-3.