Indiana Jury Rules

Adopted, Effective January 1, 2003
Updated, Effective January 1, 2021

Rule 1. Scope

Rule 2. Jury Pool

Rule 3. Random Draw

Rule 4. Notice of Selection for Jury Pool and Summons for Jury Service

Rule 5. Disqualification

Rule 6. Exemption

Rule 7. Deferral

Rule 8. Documentation

Rule 9. Term of Jury Service

Rule 10. Juror Safety and Privacy

Rule 11. Jury Orientation

Rule 12. Record Shall Be Made

Rule 13. Jury Panel: Oath or Affirmation by Prospective Jurors

Rule 14. Introduction to Case

Rule 15. Examination of the Jury Panel

Rule 16. Number of Jurors

Rule 17. Challenge for Cause

Rule 18. Number of Peremptory Challenges

Rule 19. Oath Or Affirmation of the Jury

Rule 20. Preliminary Instructions

Rule 21. Opening Statement

Rule 22. Presentation of Evidence

Rule 23. Juror Trial Books

Rule 24. Procedure for Juror with Personal Knowledge in Criminal Cases

Rule 25. Jury View

Rule 26. Final Instructions

Rule 27. Final Arguments

Rule 28. Assisting Jurors at an Impasse

Rule 29. Separation During Deliberation

Rule 30. Judge to Read the Verdict