Indiana Rules for Access to Court Records

Access to Court Records Rules

1: Scope and Purposes

2: Who Has Access Under This Rule

3: Definitions

4: General Access Rule

5: Records Excluded From Public Access

6: Excluding Other Court Records From Public Access

7: Procedures for Excluding Exhibits and Testimony From Public Access

8: Consent to Release, Failure To Exclude, Improper Exclusion, and Sanctions

9: Obtaining Access to Court Records Excluded from Public Access

10: List of Excluded Records and Documents

11: Sanctions

12: Immunity for Disclosure of Protected Information

Appendix

Administrative Rules

1. Preparation and Filing of Statistical Reports

2. Reporting Fiscal Matters

3. Administrative Districts

4. Committees and Commissions

5. Payment and Administration of Special Judges and Senior Judges Program

5.1. Notice of Commencement or Termination of Term in Office and Employment

6. Court Case Records Media Storage Standards

7. Judicial Retention Schedules

8. Uniform Case Numbering System

8.1. Uniform Appellate Case Numbering System

9. Court Records and Fees

10. Security of Court Records

11. Paper Size

12. Facsimile Transmission

13. [Vacated]

14. Remote Proceedings

15. Court Reporters

16. [Reserved]

17. Emergency petition for Administrative orders

18. County Probation Departments

19. Court Security Plans

20. Office of Judicial Administration

21. Criminal Case Reassignment and Special Judges

22. Transfer of Criminal Cases

Admission and Discipline Rules

1. The Bar of Indiana

1.1. Indiana Office of Admissions and Continuing Education

1.2. Legal Need

2. Registration and Fees

2.1. Legal Interns

3. Admission of Attorneys

4. Roll of Attorneys

5. Foreign Legal Consultants

6. Admission Without Examination

6.1 Temporary License

6.2. Pro Bono Publico License

7. Certificates

8. [Vacated effective June 23, 1971]

9. State Board of Law Examiners

10. Expenses and Compensation of Members of Board

11. Forms

12. Committee on Character and Fitness

13. Educational Requirements for Admission by Examination

14. Review

15. Applications, Filing Dates and Fees for Examination and Re-Examination

16. [Vacated effective January 1, 1998]

17. Admission Upon Examination

17.1. Admission by Transferred Uniform Bar Examination Score

18. Report on Examinations

19. Confidentiality

20. Immunity

21. Admissions

22. Oath of Attorneys

23. Disciplinary Commission and Proceedings

I. Overview

II. The Disciplinary Commission and Bar Associations

III. Specific Procedures

IV. General Provisions

V. Trust Accounts

24. Rules Governing the Unauthorized Practice of Law

25. Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings

26. Group Legal Service Plans

27. Professional Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships

28. Mandatory Continuing Judicial Education

29. Mandatory Continuing Legal Education

Mandatory Continuing Legal Education and Mandatory Judicial Education Guidelines

30. Indiana Certification Review Plan

31. Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program

Program Guidelines for the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program

Alcohol & Drug Programs

1. Applicability

2. REPEALED

3. Approval Requirements

4. Definition of Terms

5. REPEALED

6. Compliance

7. Initial Certification - Application and Procedures

8. Recertification - Application and Procedures

9. Notice of Change

10. Denial of Application for Certification or Recertification

11. Grounds for Denial

12. Suspension and Revocation Procedures

13. Grounds for Revocation

14. Hearing Procedures

15. Continuation of Programs

16. Funding Authorization

17. REPEALED

18. Program Goals and Objectives

19. Eligibility and Non-Discrimination

20. Client’s Rights and Procedures

21. Client Intake and Orientation

22. Client Assessments

23. Client Privacy

24. Confidentiality of Client Records

25. Case Management

26. Facilities

27. Program Management & Oversight

28. Fiscal Management

29. Personnel Management

30. Professional Requirements

31. Substance Use Education Standards

32. Contractors

33. Chemical Testing

Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules

Preamble

1.1. Scope of These Rules

1.2. [Vacated]

1.3. Non-Binding Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods Governed by These Rules

1.4. Application of Alternative Dispute Resolution

1.5. Immunity

1.6. Judicial Discretion in Use of Rules

1.7. Jurisdiction of Proceeding

1.8. Recordkeeping

1.9. Service of Papers and Orders

1.10. [Vacated]

1.11. Alternative Dispute Resolution Plans

2.1. Purpose

2.2. Case Selection/Objection

2.3. Listing of Mediators: Commission Registry of Mediators

2.4. Selection of Mediators

2.5. Qualifications of Mediators

2.6. Mediation Costs

2.7. Mediation Procedure

2.8. Rules of Evidence

2.9. Discovery

2.10. Sanctions

2.11. Confidentiality and Admissibility

3.1. Agreement to Arbitrate

3.2. Case Status During Arbitration

3.3. Assignment of Arbitrators

3.4. Non-Binding Arbitration Procedure

3.5. Sanctions

4.1. Purpose

4.2. Case Selection/Objection

4.3. Case Status Pending Mini-Trial

4.4. Mini-Trial Procedure

4.5. Sanctions

5.1. Purpose

5.2. Case Selection

5.3. Agreement of Parties

5.4. Jury

5.5. Post Determination Questioning

5.6. Confidentiality

5.7. Employment Of Presiding Official

6.1. Case Selection

6.2. Compensation of Private Judge and County

6.3. Trial By Private Judge/Authority

6.4. Place Of Trial Or Hearing

6.5. Recordkeeping

7.0. Purpose

7.1. Accountability And Discipline

7.2. Competence

7.3. Disclosure and Other Communications

7.4. Duties

7.5. Fair, Reasonable and Voluntary Agreements

7.6. Subsequent Proceedings

7.7 Remuneration

Preamble

8.1. Who May Use Optional Early Mediation

8.2. Choice of Mediators

8.3. Agreement to Mediate

8.4. Preliminary Considerations

8.5. Good Faith

8.6. Settlement Agreement

8.7. Subsequent ADR and Litigation

8.8. Deadlines Not Changed Absent a Tolling Agreement

Appellate Rules

1. Scope

2. Definitions

3. Use Of Forms

4. Supreme Court Jurisdiction

5. Court Of Appeals Jurisdiction

6. Appeal Or Original Action In Wrong Court

7. Review Of Sentences

8. Acquisition Of Jurisdiction

9. Initiation Of The Appeal

10. Duties Of Trial Court Clerk Or Administrative Agency

11. Duties Of Court Reporter

12. Transmittal Of The Record

13. Preparation Of The Record In Administrative Agency Cases

14. Interlocutory Appeals

14.1. Expedited Appeal for Payment of Placement and/or Services

15. Appellant's Case Summary

16. Appearances

17. Parties on Appeal

18. Appeal Bonds—Letters of Credit

19. Court Of Appeals Preappeal Conference

20. Appellate Alternative Dispute Resolution

21. Order In Which Appeals Are Considered

22. Citation Form

23. Filing

24. Service Of Documents

25. Computation Of Time

26. Electronic Transmission By Clerk

27. The Record On Appeal

28. Preparation Of Transcript By Court Reporter

29. Exhibits

30. [Reserved]

31. Statement Of Evidence When No Transcript Is Available

32. Correction Or Modification Of Clerk's Record Or Transcript

33. Record On Agreed Statement

34. Motion Practice

35. Motion For Extension Of Time

36. Motion To Dismiss

37. Motion To Remand

38. Motion To Consolidate Appeals

39. Motion To Stay

40. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis

41. Motion To Appear As Amicus Curiae

42. Motion To Strike

43. Form of Briefs and Petitions

44. Brief And Petition Length Limitations

45. Time For Filing Briefs

46. Arrangement And Contents Of Briefs

47. Amended Briefs And Petitions

48. Additional Authorities

49. Filing Of Appendices

50. Contents Of Appendices

51. Form And Assembly Of Appendices

52. Setting And Acknowledging Oral Argument

53. Procedures For Oral Argument

54. Rehearings

55. Transfer And Rehearing Sought By Different Parties

56. Requests To Transfer To The Supreme Court

57. Petitions To Transfer And Briefs

58. Effect Of Supreme Court Ruling On Petition To Transfer

59. Mandatory Appellate Review And Direct Review

60. Original Actions

61. Mandate Of Funds

62. Appeals Involving Waiver Of Parental Consent To Abortion

63. Review of Tax Court Decisions

64. Certified Questions Of State Law From Federal Courts

65. Opinions And Memorandum Decisions

66. Relief Available On Appeal

67. Costs

68. Electronic Filing and Electronic Service

Appendix A. Standards for Preparation of Electronic Transcripts

Appendix B. Tendered Documents That Do Not Comply with the Indiana Rule of Appellate Procedure.

Child Support Guidelines

1. Preface

2. Use of the Guidelines

3. Determination of Child Support Amount

3A. Definition of Weekly Gross Income

3B. Income Verification

3C. Computation of Weekly Adjusted Income

3D. Basic Child Support Obligation

3E. Additions to the Basic Child Support Obligation

3F. Computation of Parent's Child Support Obligation

3G. Adjustments to Parent's Child Support Obligation

4. Modification

5. Federal Statutes

6. Parenting Time Credit

7. Health Care / Medical Support

8. Extraordinary Expenses

9. Accountability, Tax Exemptions, Rounding Support Amounts

Commercial Court Rules

1. Introduction and Scope

2. Cases Eligible for the Commercial Court Docket

3. Cases Not Eligible for the Commercial Court Docket

4. Assignment of Case to the Commercial Court Docket

5. Venue for Jury Trials

6. Commercial Court-Appointed Neutrals

7. Discovery

8. Appointment of Commercial Court Judges

Criminal Rules

1.1. Scope of the Rules

1.2. Public Access and Confidentiality of Records

1.3. Appearance

1.4. Investigation Process

2.1. Information or Indictment

2.2. Presence of Prosecutor

2.3. Initial Hearing

2.4. Change of venue or judge

2.5. Discovery

2.6. Pretrial Release

2.7. Written Motions and Legal Memoranda

3.1. Jury Trials: Demand, Notice, and Waiver

3.2. Jury Instructions

3.3. Considering and Accepting a Plea of Guilty or Guilty but Mentally Ill

3.4. Entry of Judgment

4. Impact of Delay in Criminal Trials

4.1. Computation of Time

4.2. Commencement of Rule 4 Time Periods for Those Incarcerated Outside of State or in Another County

5.1. Advisements After Sentencing

5.2. Abstract of Judgment

5.3. Motion to Correct Error

5.4. Time Within Which the Appeal Must be Submitted

6.1. Capital Cases

6.2. Right to Counsel in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings

Evidence Rules

101. Scope

102. Purpose

103. Rulings on Evidence

104. Preliminary Questions

105. Limiting Evidence That Is Not Admissible Against Other Parties or for Other Purposes

106. Remainder of or Related Writing or Recorded Statements

201. Judicial Notice

301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally

401. Test for Relevant Evidence

402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence

403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, or Other Reasons

404. Character Evidence; Crimes or Other Acts

405. Methods of Proving Character

406. Habit; Routine Practice

407. Subsequent Remedial Measures

408. Compromise Offers and Negotiations

409. Payment or Offer to Pay Medical or Other Expenses

410. Withdrawn Pleas and Offers

411. Liability Insurance

412. Sex-Offense Cases: The Victim’s or Witness’s Sexual Behavior or Predisposition

413. Medical Expenses

501. Privileges

502. Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product; Limitations on Waiver

601. General Rule of Competency

602. Lack of Personal Knowledge

603. Oath or Affirmation to Testify Truthfully

604. Interpreters

605. Judge’s Competency as a Witness

606. Juror’s Competency as a Witness

607. Who May Impeach a Witness

608. A Witness’s Character for Truthfulness or Untruthfulness

609. Impeachment by Evidence of a Criminal Conviction

610. Religious Beliefs or Opinions

611. Mode and Order of Examining Witnesses and Presenting Evidence

612. Writing or Object Used to Refresh Memory

613. Witness’s Prior Statement

614. Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by Court and Jury

615. Excluding Witnesses

616. Witness’s Bias

617. Unrecorded Statements During Custodial Interrogation

701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

702. Testimony by Expert Witnesses

703. Bases of an Expert’s Opinion Testimony

704. Opinion on an Ultimate Issue

705. Disclosing the Facts or Data Underlying an Expert’s Opinion

801. Definitions

802. The Rule Against Hearsay

803. Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay—Regardless of Whether the Declarant Is Available as a Witness

804. Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay—When the Declarant is Unavailable as a Witness

805. Hearsay Within Hearsay

806. Attacking and Supporting the Declarant’s Credibility

901. Authenticating or Identifying Evidence

902. Evidence that is Self-Authenticating

903. Subscribing Witness’ Testimony

1001. Definitions that Apply to this Article

1002. Requirement of the Original

1003. Admissibility of Duplicates

1004. Admissibility of Other Evidence of Contents

1005. Copies of Public Records to Prove Content

1006. Summaries to Prove Content

1007. Testimony or Statement of a Party to Prove Content

1008. Functions of the Court and Jury

1101. Evidence Rules Review Committee

Guardian Ad Litem Guidelines

Preamble

1 - Qualifications

2 - Training

3 - Roles and Responsibilities

Interpreter Code of Conduct

I. Preamble

II. Definitions

III. Standards

IV. Procedures

V. State Certified Court Interpreters

1. Purpose

2. Applicability

3. Possible Reasons for Discipline

4. Complaint Process

5. Determination of Need of Discipline

6. Possible Sanctions

7. Appeal

Judicial Conduct Rules

Preamble

Scope

Terminology

Application

1.1: Compliance with the Law

1.2: Promoting Confidence in the Judiciary

1.3: Avoiding Abuse of the Prestige of Judicial Office

2.1: Giving Precedence to the Duties of Judicial Office

2.2: Impartiality and Fairness

2.3: Bias, Prejudice, and Harassment

2.4: External Influences on Judicial Conduct

2.5: Competence, Diligence, and Cooperation

2.6: Ensuring the Right to Be Heard

2.7: Responsibility to Decide

2.8: Decorum, Demeanor, and Communication with Jurors

2.9: Ex Parte Communications

2.10: Judicial Statements on Pending and Impending Cases

2.11: Disqualification

2.12: Supervisory Duties

2.13: Hiring and Administrative Appointments

2.14: Disability and Impairment

2.15: Responding to Judicial and Lawyer Misconduct

2.16: Cooperation with Disciplinary Authorities

2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings

3.1: Extrajudicial Activities in General

3.2: Appearances before Governmental Bodies and Consultation with Government Officials

3.3: Testifying as a Character Witness

3.4: Appointments to Governmental Positions

3.5: Use of Nonpublic Information

3.6: Affiliation with Discriminatory Organizations

3.7: Participation in Educational, Religious, Charitable, Fraternal, or Civic Organizations and Activities

3.8: Appointments to Fiduciary Positions

3.9: Service as Arbitrator or Mediator

3.10: Practice of Law

3.11: Financial, Business, or Remunerative Activities

3.12: Compensation for Extrajudicial Activities

3.13: Acceptance and Reporting of Gifts, Loans, Bequests, Benefits, or Other Things of Value

3.14: Reimbursement of Expenses and Waivers of Fees or Charges

3.15: Financial Reporting Requirements

4.1: Political and Campaign Activities of Judges and Judicial Candidates in General

4.2: Political and Campaign Activities of Judicial Candidates in Public Elections

4.3: Activities of Candidates for Appointive Judicial Office

4.4: Campaign Committees

4.5: Activities of Judges Who Become Candidates for Nonjudicial Office

4.6: Political Activities of Nonjudicial Court Employees

Jury Rules

1. Scope

2. Jury Pool

3. Random Draw

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

5. Disqualification

6. Exemption

7. Deferral

8. Documentation

9. Term of Jury Service

10. Juror Safety and Privacy

11. Jury Orientation

12. Record Shall Be Made

13. Jury Panel: Oath or Affirmation by Prospective Jurors

14. Introduction to Case

15. Examination of the Jury Panel

16. Number of Jurors

17. Challenge for Cause

18. Number of Peremptory Challenges

19. Oath Or Affirmation of the Jury

20. Preliminary Instructions

21. Opening Statement

22. Presentation of Evidence

23. Juror Trial Books

24. Procedure for Juror with Personal Knowledge in Criminal Cases

25. Jury View

26. Final Instructions

27. Final Arguments

28. Assisting Jurors at an Impasse

29. Separation During Deliberation

30. Judge to Read the Verdict

Original Actions Rules

1. Scope of Rules

2. Submission and Service

3. Application Papers

4. Hearing on Petitions

5. Disposition of Petitions

Parenting Time Guidelines

Parenting Time Rule. Adoption of Parenting Time Rule and Guidelines

Preamble

Section I. General Rules Applicable To Parenting Time

Section II. Specific Parenting Time Provisions

Section III. Parenting Time When Distance is a Major Factor

Section IV. Shared Parenting

Section V. Parenting Coordination

Appendix. Will Shared Parenting Work For You? Questions To Consider

Post-Conviction Remedies

1. Post-Conviction Relief

2. Belated Notice of Appeal—Belated Motion to Correct Error—Belated Appeal

Pretrial Services Rules

Preamble

1. Applicability

2. Approval and Compliance Requirements

3. Definition of Terms

4. Funding and Training Authorizations

5. Notification of Intent

6. Certification Procedures

7. Denial of Application for Certification and Revocation Procedures

8. Hearing Procedures

9. Notice of Change

10. Pretrial Services Staff Requirements

11. Pretrial Services Policy Team

12. Policy and Procedure

13. Pretrial Services Fees and Fiscal Matters

14. Confidentiality and Maintenance of Pretrial Services Records

15. Risk Assessment

16. Pretrial Services Reports

17. Notice of Release Conditions

18. Pretrial Monitoring and Supervision

19. Pretrial Incentives and Sanctions

20. Chemical Testing

21. Transfers

22. Pretrial Services Reports and Evaluations

Problem-Solving Court Rules

1. Applicability

2. Approval and Compliance Requirements

3. Definition of Terms

4. Funding and Training Authorization

5. Notification of Intent

6. Certification Procedures

7. Denial of Application for Certification and Revocation Procedures

8. Hearing Procedures

9. Records of Problem-Solving Court Proceedings

10. Ex Parte Communications

11. Notice of Change

12. Judicial Officer and Staff Requirements

13. Problem-Solving Court Team

14. Policy and Procedure

15. Fiscal Management

16. Problem-Solving Court Fees

17. Reports and Evaluations

18. Eligibility and Referral

19. Participation Agreement

20. Confidentiality of Records

21. Orientation

22. Risk and Needs Assessment

23. Case Plan

24. Case Management

25. Chemical Testing

26. Transfers

27. Incentives, Sanctions, and Therapeutic Adjustments

28. Discharge Procedures

Professional Conduct Rules

Preamble: A Lawyer’s Responsibilities

Scope

1.0. Terminology

1.1. Competence

1.2. Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer

1.3. Diligence

1.4. Communication

1.5. Fees

1.6. Confidentiality of Information

1.7. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients

1.8. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules

1.9. Duties to Former Clients

1.10. Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule

1.11. Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees

1.12. Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral

1.13. Organization as Client

1.14. Client with Diminished Capacity

1.15. Safekeeping Property

1.16. Declining or Terminating Representation

1.17. Sale of Law Practice

1.18. Duties to Prospective Client

2.1. Advisor

2.2. Intermediary

2.3. Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

2.4. Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral

3.1. Meritorious Claims and Contentions

3.2. Expediting Litigation

3.3. Candor Toward the Tribunal

3.4. Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel

3.5. Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal

3.6. Trial Publicity

3.7. Lawyer as Witness

3.8. Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor

3.9. Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings

4.1. Truthfulness in Statements to Others

4.2. Communication with Person Represented by Counsel

4.3. Dealing with Unrepresented Persons

4.4. Respect for Rights of Third Persons

5.1. Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer

5.2. Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer

5.3. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants

5.4. Professional Independence of a Lawyer

5.5. Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law

5.6. Restrictions on Right to Practice

5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services

6.1. Pro Bono Publico Service

6.2. Accepting Appointments

6.3. Membership in Legal Service Organization

6.4. Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests

6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs

6.6. [RESERVED]

6.7 Requirement for Reporting of Direct Pro Bono Legal Services

7.1. Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services

7.2. Advertising

7.3. Direct Contact with prospective Clients

7.4. Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization

7.5. Firm Names and Letterheads

8.1. Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters

8.2. Judicial and Legal Officials

8.3. Reporting Professional Misconduct

8.4. Misconduct

8.5. Disciplinary Authority: Choice of Law

Use Of Non-Lawyer Assistants

Small Claims Rules

1. Scope; citation

2. Commencement of Action

3. Manner of service

4. Responsive pleadings

5. Counterclaims

6. Discovery

7. Pretrial settlement

8. Informality of Hearing

9. Continuances

10. Dismissal and default

11. Judgment

12. Venue

12.1. Time to file Change of Judge

13. Small claims litigant's manual

14. Appointment of referee by circuit judge; compensation

15. Method of Keeping Records

16. Order of Possession of Real Estate

Tax Court Rules

1. Scope of the Rules

2. Forms of Action

3. Commencement of an Action

4. Jurisdiction over Respondents and Service of Process

5. Time

6. Joinder and Intervention

7. Discovery

8. Hearings

9. Subpoena

10. Findings by the Tax Court

11. Court and Clerk

12. Hearings and Motions

13. Venue

14. Books and Records Kept by the Clerk and Entries

15. Special Judge--Selection

16. Small Tax Cases

17. Judgment

18. Mediation

19. Special Rules

20. Effective Date

21. Title

22. Word Limits for Briefs, Memoranda, and Petitions for Rehearing

23. Electronic Filing and Electronic Service

Trial De Novo Rules

Rule 1. Trial de Novo Following Civil Judgment

Rule 2. Trial de Novo Following Infraction or Ordinance Violation Judgment in City or Town Court

Rule 3. Trial de Novo Following Misdemeanor Trial in City or Town Court

Rule 4. Documents and Information Excluded from Public Access and Confidential Pursuant to the Rules on Access to Court Records

Trial Rules

1. Scope of the rules

2. One form of action

3. Commencement of an action

3.1 Appearance

4. Process

4.1. Summons: Service on individuals

4.2. Summons: Service upon infant or incompetents

4.3. Summons: Service upon institutionalized persons

4.4. Service upon persons in actions for acts done in this state or having an effect in this state

4.5. Summons: Service upon resident who cannot be found or served within the state

4.6. Service upon organizations

4.7. Summons: Service upon agent named by statute or agreement

4.8. Summons: Service of pleadings or summons on Attorney General

4.9. Summons: In rem actions

4.10. Summons: Service upon Secretary of State or other governmental agent

4.11. Summons: Registered or certified mail

4.12. Summons: Service by sheriff or other officer

4.13. Summons: Service by publication

4.14. Service Under Special Order of Court

4.15. Summons: Proof of Service—Return—Amendments—Defects

4.16. Summons: Duties of persons to aid in service

4.17. Summons: Certain proceedings excepted

5. Service and Filing of Pleadings, Documents, and Other Papers

5.1. Service of Constitutional Challenge on Attorney General

6. Time

7. Pleadings and motions

8. General rules of pleading

9. Pleading special matters

9.1. Pleading and proof of contributory negligence, assumed risk, res ipsa loquitur, consideration, bona fide purchaser, matters of judicial notice—Answer of distraint

9.2. Pleading and proof of written instruments

10. Form of pleadings, motions, memoranda, and briefs

11. Signing and verification of pleadings

12. Defenses and objections—When and how presented—By pleading or motion—Motion for judgment on the pleadings

13. Counterclaim and cross-claim

14. Third-party practice

15. Amended and supplemental pleadings

16. Pre-trial procedure: Formulating issues

17. Parties plaintiff and defendant—Capacity

17.1. Parties: State as party—Attorney general

18. Joinder of claims and remedies

19. Joinder of person needed for just adjudication

20. Permissive joinder of parties

21. Misjoinder and non-joinder of parties; venue and jurisdiction over the subject-matter

22. Interpleader

23. Class actions

23.1. Derivative actions by shareholders

23.2. Actions relating to unincorporated associations

24. Intervention

25. Substitution of parties

26. General provisions governing discovery

27. Depositions before action or pending appeal

28. Persons before whom depositions may be taken; discovery across state lines; before administrative agencies; and after judgment

29. Stipulations regarding discovery procedure

30. Depositions Upon Oral Examination

31. Deposition of witnesses upon written questions

32. Use of depositions in court proceedings

33. Interrogatories to Parties

34. Production of documents, electronically stored information, and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes

35. Physical and mental examination of persons

36. Requests for admission

37. Failure to make or cooperate in discovery: Sanctions

38. Jury Trial of Right

39. Trial by jury or by the court

40. Assignment of cases for trial

41. Dismissal of actions

42. Consolidation--Separate trials

43. Evidence

44. Proof of official record

44.1 Determination of foreign law

45. Subpoena

46. Exceptions unnecessary

47. Jurors and peremptory challenges

48. Juries of less than six--Majority verdict

49. Special verdicts and interrogatories

50. Judgment on the Evidence (Directed Verdict)

51. Instructions to jury: Objections, requests: Submission in stages

52. Findings by the Court

53. Court-appointed Neutrals

53.1. Failure to rule on motion

53.2. Time for holding issue under advisement; delay of entering a judgment

53.3. Motion to correct error: time limitation for ruling

53.4. Repetitive motions and motions to reconsider; time for holding under advisement; automatic denial

53.5. [Vacated]

54. Judgment; Costs

55. Default

56. Summary judgment

57. Declaratory judgments

58. Entry and content of judgment

59. Motion to correct error

60. Relief from judgment or order

60.5. Mandate of funds

61. Harmless error

62. Stay of proceedings to enforce a judgment

63. Disability and unavailability of a judge

63.1. Lis pendens notice of proceedings avoiding judgments and circumstances tolling and extending statutes of limitations; assignments and discharges in lis pendens and judgment dockets; lis pendens notices in cases involving interest in personal property

64. Seizure of person or property

65. Injunctions

65.1. Security: Proceedings against sureties

67. Deposit in court; payment of judgment

68. Offer of judgment

69. Execution, proceedings supplemental to execution, foreclosure sales

70. Judgment for specific acts; vesting title; recordation

71. Process in behalf of and against persons not parties

72. Trial Court and Clerks

73. Hearing of motions

74. Recording Proceedings; Transcripts; Audio Recordings

75. Venue requirements

76. Change of venue

77. Court records

78. Jurisdiction pending change from county

79. Special judge selection: circuit, superior, and probate courts

79.1. Special judge selection: city, town, and Marion county small claims courts

80. Procedure for Amending Rules

81. Local court rules

81.1. Procedures for Cases Involving Family or Household Members

82. Forms

83. Definitions

84. [Vacated]

85. Vacated

86. General electronic filing and electronic service

87. Electronic Filings

88. Court and Clerk Electronic Filing Review