(a) Scope. These rules apply to proceedings in the State of New Hampshire courts. The specific courts and proceedings to which the rules apply, along with exceptions are set out in Rule 1101.
(b) Definitions. In these rules:
(1) “civil case” means a civil action or proceeding;
(2) “criminal case” includes a criminal proceeding;
(3) “public office” includes a public agency;
(4) “record” includes a memorandum, report or data compilation;
(5) a “rule prescribed by the Supreme Court” means a rule adopted by the New Hampshire Supreme Court under constitutional authority;
(6) a reference to any kind of written material or any other medium includes electronically stored information;
(7) “Supreme Court” means the New Hampshir