U.S. Code > Appendix to Title 18 > FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE— (§§ Rule_1—Rule_61) > TITLE I. APPLICABILITY— (§§ Rule_1—Rule_2) > Rule 2. Interpretation

Rule 2. Interpretation

These rules are to be interpreted to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding, to secure simplicity in procedure and fairness in administration, and to eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay.