Indiana Administrative Rules – 2026
The Indiana Administrative Rules govern the administration of the Indiana courts, covering case management systems and the recording of proceedings, court reporters and transcripts, records retention, caseload statistics and judicial officer reporting, senior judges, remote proceedings, and the assignment of judges.
Browse all 24 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Preparation and Filing of Statistical Reports
Rule 2
Reporting Fiscal Matters
Rule 3
Administrative Districts
Rule 4
Committees and Commissions
Rule 5
Payment and Administration of Special Judges and Senior Judges Program
Rule 5.1
1. Notice of Commencement or Termination of Term in Office and Employment
Rule 6
Court Case Records Media Storage Standards
Rule 7
Judicial Retention Schedules
Rule 8
Uniform Case Numbering System
Rule 8.1
1. Uniform Appellate Case Numbering System
Rule 9
Court Records and Fees
Rule 10
Security of Court Records
Rule 11
Paper Size
Rule 12
Facsimile Transmission
Rule 13
[Vacated]
Rule 14
Remote Proceedings
Rule 15
Court Reporters
Rule 16
[Reserved]
Rule 17
Emergency petition for Administrative orders
Rule 18
County Probation Departments
Rule 19
Court Security Plans
Rule 20
Office of Judicial Administration
Rule 21
Criminal Case Reassignment and Special Judges
Rule 22
Transfer of Criminal Cases