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Rule 7 Judicial Retention Schedules

I. General

A. Authority to Dispose of Records.

Clerks of Circuit Court, Judges and other court officers shall dispose of records in the manner set out in this Rule and in accordance with the retention schedules specified herein. The retention schedules set out in this Rule should be presented to the appropriate county records commission, one time only for informational purposes, before disposal of the records. Prior to disposal of judicial records not listed on this schedule, or if special circumstances necessitate the retention or disposal of judicial records in a manner not set forth in this Rule, a circuit court clerk, judge or other officer of the court must seek written authorization from the Indiana Office Judicial Administration (IOJA) to maintain or destroy such records.

B. Authorized Formats of Permanent Records.

Records required to be maintained permanently under this Rule may be maintained in their original format, on microfilm, or in electronic format. The record keeping formats plus the quality and permanency requirements employed for permanent records shall be approved by the IOJA to ensure compliance with this Rule, Administrative Rule 6, and Trial Rule 77.

(1) Microfilmed Records.

Records which may be microfilmed under this Rule must be microfilmed in accordance with the provisions of Administrative Rule 6. The retention schedules will identify which records are authorized to be microfilmed and may provide other specifications such as a time period to maintain a record in its original format before microfilming is permitted.

Microfilming other records is not authorized because the cost of microfilming exceeds the costs of storage for the duration of the retention period. If special circumstances arise, a circuit court clerk, judge, or other officer of the court may seek written authorization from the IOJA to microfilm records other than those herein authorized.

(2) Records in Electronic Form.

Records which may be maintained electronically under this Rule must be stored and preserved in accordance with the provisions of Administrative Rule 6. Records maintained electronically must be kept so that a hard copy can be generated at any time.

C. Records Authorized for Transfer.

Records deemed permanent or authorized for transfer to the Indiana State Archives. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, must follow the Archive’s written procedures and use its approved forms before transfer can occur. With the written approval of the Indiana Supreme Court, records authorized for transfer to the Archives Division of the Indiana Archives and Records Administration may be deposited by said Archive with a local repository, such as a historical society, library, archives, or university, as designated by the Archive and meeting the archival standards of the Archive.

D. Retention Schedules.

These retention schedules are based upon assumptions that because certain records exist, others may be destroyed. Due to fire disasters, or other causes, this may not be true for all Indiana counties. Therefore, the first step is to conduct an inventory to determine if records requiring permanent retention or transfer do indeed exist before destroying records by series whose authority for destruction is based on the fact that other records exist.

The list of retention schedules is arbitrarily arranged by type of jurisdiction and not by court, since jurisdictions overlap from court to court with original, concurrent and exclusive jurisdictions. Different courts in different counties can exercise the same jurisdiction. The date of 1790 means that the record potentially could date from the formation of the county.

The format includes a number, as 85-4.3-04, which gives the year of the schedules (1985), the jurisdiction (4.3, or family law/adoptions) and the record series item (04). As new record series are added, additional numbers will be assigned. If a series is amended, it will be followed by an “R” for “revised.” The jurisdictions, which can be the same for a number of courts, are classified as:

85-1 Civil

85-1.1 Civil

85-1.2 Chancery

85-1.3 Lis Pendens Series

85-1.4 Partitions

85-1.5 Dissolution of Marriage

85-2 Criminal

85-3 Estates

85-3.1 Wills

85-3.2 Estates

85-3.3 Guardianships

85-3.4 Trusts

85-4 Family Law

85-4.1 Juvenile

85-4.2 Paternity

85-4.3 Adoption

85-4.4 Birth Certificate Record

85-5 County Court/Municipal Court/Small Claims

Small Claims

Misdemeanors

Traffic Infractions

Plenary Civil

City Civil Jurisdiction

85-6 Naturalization

85-7 Conciliation

85-8 Special Judicial Functions

85-8.1 Insanity/Mental Health

85-8.2 Epileptic Hearings

85-8.3 Feeble-Minded Hearings

85-8.4 Riley Hospital Hearings

85-8.5 Children Ordered to Public Hospitals

85-8.6 IU Medical Center Hearings

85-8.7 Receiverships

85-8.8 Drainage

87-9 General Schedules

II. Procedure

It is critically important that these schedules be carried out exactly as approved since this is your legal authority to do so, and only for the records so listed. Once a record is destroyed, its information is lost. Do not assume that the record under consideration is the record actually authorized for destruction. You must compare both the title and content before a record series can be destroyed. Work in a spirit of caution. If in doubt, save until you can get advice from the Division of IOJA or the Indiana Archives and Records Administration.

Civil (1)

85-1.1-01REntry Docket1790-c. 1913maintain permanently meeting the standards of Admin. R. 6.
85-1.1-02Issue Docket1790-c. 1913destroy.
85-1.1-03REntry, Issue Docket & Fee Book (Civil Docket, 1970 +)c. 1913-1990maintain permanently (may microfilm after 20 years).
85-1.1-04Change of Venue Recordc. 1873 +maintain permanently (may microfilm after 20 years and destroy original).
85-1.1-05Judge's/Bench/Court Docket1790-c. 1918destroy.
85-1.1-06Clerk's Docket Day Book/Scratch Book1790-c. 1918destroy.
85-1.1-07Sheriff's Docket (rare)1790-c. 1918destroy.
85-1.1-08Bar Docket (cases arranged by attorney; not Entry Docket)1790- +destroy.
85-1.1-09Summons Docket (rare)c. 1790- +destroy 6 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-10Sheriff's Summons Docket (rare)c. 1790- +destroy 6 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-11Witness Docket/Witness Affidavit Docketc. 1860's- +destroy 3 years after date of last entry and audit by State Board of Accounts.
85-1.1-12Stamp Tax Docketc. 1933-1965destroy.
85-1.1-13Bond Register (bonds filed in civil actions)c. 1880's- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-14Misc. Bond Record (bonds filed in civil actions)c. 1880's- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-15Recognizance Bond Record-Civilvaries as separate ledgerdestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-16Record of Assignments (rare)1870's- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-17RCivil Order Book1790-1990maintain permanently meeting standards of Admin.R. 6. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-1.1-18Index to Civil Cases/General Index to Civil Order Book/Gen. Index Plaintiff and Gen. Index, Defendant1790-1990maintain permanently. May microfilm 20 years after date of last entry, using microfilm system meeting standards set by Supreme Court.
85-1.1-19RMisc. Order Bookvaries, usually 20th Centurymaintain permanently. May Microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-1.1-19.1RNonjudicial Order Book (Certifications and Statutorily Directed Matters)1989- +maintain permanently meeting the standards set by the Supreme Court (may microfilm after 20 years).
85-1.1-20Civil Order Book Complete; Final Order Book Civil1790-1990, usually 19th Centurytransfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
85-1.1-21General Index to Complete Order Book, Civil1790-1990transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
85-1.1-22Depositions, opened1790- +maintain as part of Civil Case File.
85-1.1-23Depositions Not Admitted Into Evidence or for Dismissed Cases1790- +return to attorney at disposition of case or destroy 1 year after final disposition of case.
85-1.1-24Docket Sheetsc. 1910-1990maintain permanently. May microfilm and destroy original 3 years after final disposition of case, unless dissolution of marriage, then may microfilm and destroy original 21 years after disposition.
85-1.1-25RPlenary Civil Case Files Designated as CP, CT, MT, PL, CC, MF1790-9/1881transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
  9/1881-1990maintain all divorce/dissolution cases; cases where title to real property is in issue; public sector cases; and pre-1941 adoption and bastardy cases in original or in microfilm. For remaining cases, maintain a 2% statistical sample, which is determined by the IOJA with transfer to the Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration. Destroy remaining files 20 years after final disposition.
90-1.1-25.1RCivil Miscellaneous Case Files (MI)1/01/1987- +retain for 5 years and upon review of trial court. Maintain permanently all tax deed MI cases ordered upon IC 6-1.1-25-4.6.
17-1.1-25.2Tax Sale Case Files (TS) and (TP)2017+maintain permanently in original, microfilm, or electronically if the court has a scanning system approved under Administrative Rule 6 that directly scans or electronically files documents into the court case management system and saves a digital image of a document as part of the electronic case file.
85-1.1-26RDismissed Civil Case Files Designated as CP, CT, MI, RS, DR, DC, DN, MH, PO, PL, CC, MF 9/1881- +Unless relief granted under TR 60(B): (a) those dismissed before trial, destroy 2 years after dismissal; (b) those dismissed during or after trial, destroy 2 years after order to dismiss is given under TR 41.
89-1.1-26.1RShorthand Notes/Tapes/ Disks Not Transcribed1873- +destroy 3 years after date of trial for CP, CT, MI, RS, DR, MH, PO, CC, and MF.
91-1.1-61Protective Order Case Files With PO, JQ Designation Under Administrative Rule 8 1/1/1992- +destroy 3 years after date Order has been entered.
91-1.1-62Notice and Release of Lien for Medical Assistance (IC 12-1-7-24.6)(c)(1)1982- +for those liens formally released by Dept. of Public Welfare, destroy notice and Lien 2 years after release filed.
91-1.1-63Hardship Driver's License (Emergency Order for Restricted Hardship License) (MI Case # Only)variesfor independent court action, not a part of a larger case, and if original order in RJO, destroy Case File 2 years after judgment.
17-1.1-65Expungement Civil Case designated as XP2015+destroy 2 years after the final action in the case

Judgments and Executions

85-1.1-27Judgment Dockets1790- + pre-1853transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
  post 1852destroy docket 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-28Transcribed Judgment Docket (copy of deteriorated original)variesdestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-29Judgment Docket Releasec. 20th Centurydestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-30Record of Delinquent Tax/Delinquent Tax Judgment Record IC 6-1-55-1 IC 6-1.1-23-91964- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-31Judgment Docket: Statements and Transcripts (orig. statements of judgment of court w. ref. to Judgment Docket) (ledger) ACTS 1929:83:1 IC 34-1-43-1 (not all courts created this ledger)1929- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-32Judgment Statements and Transcripts (originals)varies, usually after 1929- +destroy 20 years after filing.
90-1.1-32.1Collection Warrant Under Employment Security Act (IC 22-4-29-7)variesdestroy after 20 years.
85-1.1-33Judgment Docket Indexvariesdestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-34Praecipe/Certified Copy Praecipe (ledger)1790- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-35Praecipes1790- +destroy 20 years after filing, if filed separately.
85-1.1-36Executions1790- + pre-1853transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
  post 1852destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-37Execution Dockets1790- + pre-1853transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
  post 1852destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-38Sheriff's Execution Docket (rare)c. 1853- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-39Register of Executions (rare)c. 1870's- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-40Supplement to Execution Docket (rare)c. 1870's- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-41Executions: Order of Sale (original pleadings)c. 1790- +destroy 20 years after date of issue.
85-1.1-42Executions: Order of Sale (ledger)c. 1790's- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-43Stay of Execution (original pleadings)c. 1790's- +destroy 20 years after date of issue.
85-1.1-44Index to Execution Docketvariesdestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-45Fee Bills (original filings)1790- +destroy after 20 years.
85-1.1-46Fee Bill Recordvaries, usually 20th Centurydestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-47Sheriff's Fee Bill Docketvaries, usually 20th Centurydestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-48Fee Bill Indexvaries, usually 20th Centurydestroy when last entry becomes 20 years old.
85-1.1-49Tax Warrants IC 6-8-7-1 (1976)1933-1980destroy after 20 years.
85-1.1-50Alias Tax Warrants IC 6-8-7-2 and IC 6-8-7-3 (1976)1933-1980destroy after 20 years.
85-1.1-51Tax Warrants1980- +maintain 3 years after payment and audit by State Board of Accounts.
85-1.1-52Alias Tax IC 6-8.1-8-2(e)1980- +maintain 3 years after payment and audit by State Board of Accounts.
NOTE: REVENUE DEPARTMENT MAY “RENEW A LIEN FOR ADDITIONAL TEN (10) YEAR PERIODS BY FILING AN ALIAS TAX WARRANT...”
85-1.1-53Power of Attorney Filings1790- + pre-9/1881transfer to Archives Division, Archives and Records Administration.
  post 9/1881destroy after 20 years.
85-1.1-54Power of Attorney Record (not all courts created)c. 1881- + variesdestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-55Power of Attorney Index (rare)c. 1881- + variesdestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-56Index to Misc. Court Recordsc. 1853/81- + variesmaintain for period in which records are referred to.
85-1.1-57Subpoena Docket (rare)1790- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.1-58Sheriff's Subpoena Docket (rare)1790- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
87-1.1-59Sheriff Foreign Servicevariesdestroy 3 years after date of last entry.
88-1.1-60Civil Fee Books1790-c. 1913 +destroy upon written approval of the IOJA.

Chancery

85-1.2-01Chancery Order Book1843-1852maintain permanently.
85-1.2-02Case Files, Chanceryto 1853transfer to Archives Division, Archives and Records Administration.

Lis Pendens

85-1.3-01Lis Pendens Record (Complaints) IC 32-30-11-111877- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.3-02Lis Pendens - Complaint Files IC 32-30-11-11877- +destroy 20 years after filing.
85-1.3-03Lis Pendens Record - Sheriff's Notice of Attachment IC 32-30-111877- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.3-04Lis Pendens - Sheriff's Notice of Attachment IC 32-30-111877- +destroy 20 years after filing.
85-1.3-05Lis Pendens Record— Sheriff's Certificates of Sale IC 34-2-29-1 1881-1987destroy 20 years after date of entry.
85-1.3-06Lis Pendens—Sheriff's Certificates of Sale IC 34-2-29-1 1881-1987destroy 20 years after filing.
85-1.3-07Lis Pendens— Redemption Record IC 34-2-29-3 1881-1987destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.3-08Lis Pendens— Redemptions IC 34-2-29-3 1881-1987destroy 20 years after filing.
NOTE: IC 34-2-29-1 et seq. was repealed by P.L. 309-1987
85-1.3-09Index—Lis Pendens Record (discretionary) 1877- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.3-10Transcript Order Book (to collect judgments)JP to 1976 City 1847- + Gen.Cts. to currentdestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.3-11Transcripts (to collect judgments)JP to 1976 City 1847- +destroy 20 years after filing.
87-1.3-12Transcript and Insurance Order Book (see also 85-1.3-10) (rare)1877-1935destroy.
NOTE:  ACTS 1877(r): 43:1 required foreign insurance companies to file certain statements with the Auditor of State and Clerk of the Circuit Court, the latter to note “in vacation of entries of the order book of such court” the name of the company and its agent and the date of filing. Some courts created separate “order books” for this purpose.
87-1.3-13Foreign Insurance Company Statements1877-1935destroy.

Partitions

85-1.4-01Partition Record1853-1869 (& later)maintain permanently.
85-1.4-02Partition Record Complete1853-1869 (& later)maintain permanently.
85-1.4-03Case Files, Partitions1853- +maintain in accordance with Plenary Civil Case Files, 85-1.1-25R.

Dissolution Of Marriage

Some courts maintain separate filing systems and have created separate “Domestic Relations” records for divorce/dissolution of marriage.
85-1.5-01REntry Docket, Issue Docket & Fee Bookc. 1973- +maintain permanently (may microfilm after 20 years).
85-1.5-02ROrder Book, Domestic Relationsc. 1973- +maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-1.5-03RDivorce Case Filesto 8/31/1973maintain in accordance with schedule 85-1.1-25R.
85-1.5-04Judgment Docketc. 1973- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.5-05Execution Docketc. 1973- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-1.5-06Domestic Relations Indexc. 1973- +maintain permanently. May microfilm 6 years after ledger is filled.
88-1.5-07Dissolution of Marriage Case Files9/01/1973- +maintain in accordance with Plenary Civil Case Files, 85-1.1-25R.
90-1.5-07.1Dismissed Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage Case Files9/1881- +destroy in accordance with Dismissed Plenary Civil Case Files 85-1.1-26R.
91-1.5-0.8UIRESA Uniform Support, Petition, Certificate and Order as Initiating Court Under IC 31-18-3-47/01/1951- +maintain 2 years after order is entered if copy of petition is maintained by prosecuting attorney. (Docket Sheet/CCS is maintained).
01-1.5-10Reciprocal Support (RS) Case files as Responding Court under IC 31-18-3-5 destroy case files 21 years after date of last action (Applies to both adjudicated and dismissed case files.)
93-1.5-09Court Referral Case Files (IC 31-1-23); (IC 31-1-24)1971 - +Domestic Relations Counseling Bureau Files. Destroy files 21 years after date of last entry.

Criminal (2)

85-2-01Indictment Record— Grand Jury (ledger) 1853-1973transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
85-2-02Indictments/Grand Jury Reports1790- +transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration after 20 years.
85-2-03RInformation Record1853-1905transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
87-2-33Affidavit Record1905-1973transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration
87-2-34Indictment/Information Record IC 35-34-1-11973- +transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration after 20 years.
85-2-04Informations/Affidavits (1905-1973)1853 - +transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration after 20 years.
85-2-05Arrest Warrants1790 - +file with Criminal Case File.
85-2-06Recognizance Bonds, Criminal1790- +transfer bonds prior to 9-01-1881 to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; destroy post 1881 bonds after 6 years.
85-2-07Criminal Recognizance Bond Record (discretionary)1790- +transfer ledgers prior to 9-01-1881 to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; destroy post 9/1881 ledgers 6 years after date of last entry.
85-2-08Continuing Recognizance Bond Record (discretionary) (rare)1790 - +destroy 6 years after date of last entry.
85-2-09Habeas Corpus1790 - +transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration 6 years after date of issue, if filed separately.
85-2-10Habeas Corpus (ledger)1790- +transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration 6 years after date of last entry.
85-2-11REntry Docket1790-1913maintain permanently.
85-2-12Entry Docket & Fee Book1913-1990maintain permanently; may microfilm 20 years after date of last entry.
90-2-12.1Issue Docket, Criminal1790-c. 1915destroy.
85-2-13Fee Book, Criminalto 1913destroy if separate Entry Docket exists. If not, maintain permanently.
85-2-14Clerk's Docket, Criminal (discretionary)1790-1920'sdestroy.
85-2-15Judge's/Bench/Court Docket, Criminal1790-1920'sdestroy.
85-2-16State Docketc. 1880'sdestroy.
85-2-17Sheriff's State Docketc. 1880'sdestroy.
85-2-18Docket Sheets, Criminalc. 1910's-1990maintain permanently. May microfilm original 3 years after case is disposed of.
85-2-19ROrder Book, Criminalc. 1860's-1990 (varies)maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer original to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-2-20Order Book Complete, Criminal (rare)c. 1860's- c. 1880'smaintain permanently.
85-2-21RFelony Criminal Case Files1790- to 9-01-1881transfer all files prior to 9-01-1881 to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
  9/1881-1990Maintain a 2% statistical sample, which is determined by the IOJA with transfer to the Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration. Destroy remaining files 55 years after final disposition. Maintain packet for post- conviction relief.
87-2-21.1RDismissed Felony Case Files9/1881 - +destroy 2 years after order to dismiss is given.
90-2-21.2Misdemeanor Criminal Case Files (CM)1790- to 9/1881 transfer all files prior to 9-01-1881 to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
  9/1881 +Maintain a 2% statistical sample, which is determined by the IOJA with transfer to the Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration. Destroy remaining files 10 years after final disposition.
  1990- +handgun possession maintain fifteen years.
85-2-22Judgment Docket Criminalrare as separate volumedestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-2-23Disfranchisement Record (rare)1920'sdestroy.
85-2-24Suspended Sentence Docket1919-1977destroy 55 years after date of last entry.
85-2-25Judgment Withheld Docket1919-1977destroy 55 years after date of last entry.
85-2-26RDepositions Published or Unpublished1790- +destroy after 55 years if unopened and not filed with court packet.
95-2-26.1Misdemeanor Depositions Published or Unpublished1852- +destroy after 10 years if unopened and not filed in court packet.
85-2-27RShorthand Notes/Tapes/Disks Not Transcribed—Felonies 1873- +destroy 55 years after date of trial.
   [Criminal Rule 5]
89-2-27.1Shorthand Notes/Tapes/Disks Not Transcribed-Misdemeanors (CM)1873- +destroy 10 years after date of trial.
85-2-28Transcripts for Appeals1790- +file in Criminal Case File if copy is maintained.
85-2-29Probation Files1907- +destroy 6 years after release of individual from final discharge.
95-2-29.1Court Administered Alcohol Program (CAAP)1974- +destroy 6 years after release of individual from final discharge (Probation Department Files).
95-2-29.2Alternative Sentencing Case Files (Work Release Files)1991- +destroy 6 years after release of individual from final discharge (Probation Department Files).
85-2-30General Index, Criminalsvariestransfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration after 55 years.
85-2-31RRestitution Record IC 35-38-2-2(1927) 1976- +destroy 6 years after date of last entry.
89-2-32RSearch Warrants (Executed and Unexecuted) and not associated with a specific criminal case file1790- +place in separate case file and assign a criminal miscellaneous case number. Destroy 20 years after issuance of warrant. (The prosecuting attorney may request a longer retention period by filing a written request specifying the length of the extended retention period)
09-2-32.1Search Warrant Executed and associated with specific criminal case file1790- +place in separate case file and assign a criminal miscellaneous case number. Destroy at the same time as the associated criminal case. If there is more than one associated criminal case, destroy at the same time as the case with the longest retention period. An association with a specific criminal case is created when a notice is filed with the court by the prosecuting attorney stating that a filed criminal case is associated with the executed search warrant. Upon the filing of such a notice, an entry shall be made on the CCS in both cases noting the association.
09-2-32.2Search Warrants Denied or Not Executed1790- +destroy 2 years after order denying issuance of search warrant or if search is not executed (No return filed within the 2 year period presumes that warrant was not executed).
89-2-33RCertificates on Standards for Breath Test Operators, Equipment & Chemicals (IC 9-30-6-5)1983- +destroy 10 years after filing or upon recordation in Nonjudicial Order Book 89-1.1-19.1.
05-2-34Dismissed Misdemeanor Case Files9/1881destroy 1 year after order to dismiss is given.
05-2-35Forensic Diversion Program2004--+destroy 6 years after release of individual from final discharge.
05-2-36Wiretap recordings under IC 35-33.5-5-21990--+Destroy after ten (10) years only upon an order of the court that issued the warrant.
05-2-37Applications for wiretaps and corresponding warrants under IC 35-33.5-5-21990--+Destroy after ten (10) years only upon an order of the court that issued the warrant.
09-2-38Grand Jury Recordings and Transcriptions – felonies1881+Destroy 55 years after date of final disposition
09-2-38.1Grand Jury Recordings and Transcriptions – dismissed felony cases1881+Destroy 2 years after order to dismiss granted
09-2-38.2Grand Jury Recordings and Transcriptions – misdemeanors1881+Destroy 10 years after date of final disposition
09-2-38.3Grand Jury Recordings and Transcriptions – dismissed misdemeanors1881+Destroy 1 year after order to dismiss granted
12-2-39Problem-Solving Court Case Files2002+Destroy no earlier than 6 years after discharge from problem-solving court or completion of probation whichever is later
19-2-40Pretrial Case Files2019+Destroy no earlier than 6 years from the date of case adjudication or sentencing whichever is later

Estates (3)

Wills

85-3.1-01RRecorded Original Wills1790- +maintain permanently (as a part of the Estate Case File, or as a separate series if filed separately). May microfilm after 5 years.
85-3.1-02Will Record1790- +maintain permanently in original format; may microfilm or store electronically as a critical record, for security.
85-3.1-03Transcript Will Record/original Will Record Ledger (a copy of an original ledger, copied for preservation)variesmaintain both versions permanently in original format; may microfilm or store electronically as a critical record, for security.
85-3.1.04Clerk's Report of Wills Probated in Vacationdiscretionary, usually from 1881, little used thereaftermaintain permanently in original format; may microfilm or store electronically as a critical record, for security.
85-3.1-05Index to Will Recorddiscretionarymaintain permanently in original format, may microfilm or store electronically as a critical record, for security.

Estates

85-3.2-01Appearance Docketto c. 1881maintain permanently.
85-3.2-02Allowance Docketto c. 1879destroy.
85-3.2-03Estate Entry Docketto c. 1879maintain permanently.
85-3.2-04General Entry Claim and Allowance Docketc. 1879 c.maintain permanently.
85-3.2-05Estate Entry Claim and Allowance Docket & Fee Book (Form 42)c. 1911- +maintain permanently; may microfilm and destroy original 3 years after date of last entry.
85-3.2-06Vacation Entries in Estates and Guardianshipsdiscretionary c. 1881-c. 1920'smaintain permanently.
85-3.2-07Probate Claim Docketdiscretionary c. 1853-c. 1879destroy.
85-3.2-08Clerk's Minute Book, Probate/Clerk's Docketdiscretionarydestroy.
85-3.2-09Clerk's Docket, Sale of Real Estatediscretionarydestroy.
85-3.2-10Bar Docket, Probatediscretionary to c. 1920'sdestroy.
85-3.2-11Bench/Estate/Judge's Docket, Probateto c. 1920'sdestroy.
85-3.2-12Issue Docket, Probatediscretionary to c.1913destroy.
85-3.2-13Transfer Docket, Probatediscretionary to c. 1920'sdestroy.
85-3.2-14Docket Sheets, Estatec. 1910-1990maintain permanently may microfilm 3 years after close of case.
85-3.2-15RProbate/ Estate Case Files1790-1990maintain permanently (may microfilm 2 years after order of final discharge of personal representative).
85-3.2-16Accounts Current Reports IC 29-1-1-23(f)c. 1860's-maintain as part of Probate Case File.
85-3.2-17Claims Against the Estate1790- +maintain as part of Probate Case File.
85-3.2-18Sale of Real Estate, Probate1790- +maintain as part of Probate Case File.
85-3.2-19Settled Assignment of Estates, Probate1790- +maintain as part of Probate Case File.
85-3.2-20Executor's Oath & Letters (ledger)c. 1840's-1953destroy ledger 20 years after disposal of last case.
85-3.2-21Administrator's Oaths & Letters (ledger)c. 1840's-1953destroy ledger 20 years after disposal of last case.
85-3.2-22Executor's Bond Record IC 29-1-1-23(d)1840's- 6/30/1991destroy ledger 20 years after disposal of last case.
85-3.2-23Administrator's Bond Record IC 29-1-1-23(d)1840's- 6/30/1991destroy 20 years after disposal of last case.
88-3.2-51Personal Representatives Bonds (ledger) per IC 29-1-1-23(d) (discretionary)1/01/1954- 6/30/1991destroy 20 years after disposal of last entry.
85-3.2-24Executor's Bond to Sell Real Estate (ledger)1853-c. 1881destroy.
85-3.2-25Administrator's Bond to Sell Real Estate (ledger)1853-c. 1881destroy.
85-3.2-26Commissioner's Bond to Sell Real Estate (ledger)1853-1881destroy.
85-3.2-27Record of Additional Bonds, Estates (discretionary)c. 1853-c. 1881destroy.
85-3.2-28Commissioner's Bond Record (discretionary)c. 1853-c. 1881destroy.
85-3.2-29Executor's Bonds Oaths & Letters (ledger)c. 1853-1953destroy 20 years after disposal of last case.
85-3.2-30Administrator's Bonds, Oaths & Letters (ledger)c. 1853-1953destroy 20 years after disposal of last case.
85-3.2-31Administrator's Executor's and Guardian's Bonds to Sell Real Estate1853 - c. 1881destroy.
NOTE:  ORIGINAL BONDS, OATHS, & LETTERS ARE APPROVED BY THE COURT, ARE ENTERED IN THE ORDER BOOK WITH ORIGINALS FILED IN THE ESTATE CASE FILES.
85-3.2-32Record of Inventories IC 29-1-1-23(e)1853-6/30/1991destroy 20 years after disposal of last case.
85-3.2-33Inventory of Surviving Partners (ledger)post 1853, discretionarydestroy 20 years after disposal of last case.
85-3.2-34Record of Inventory & Sale Bills1853-6/30/1991destroy 20 years after disposal of last case.
85-3.2-35Record of Sale Bills/Account Sale of Personal Property1853-1953destroy.
85-3.2-36RProbate Order Book1790-1990maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-3.2-37RProbate Order Book, Completec. 1829-c. 1920'smaintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-3.2-38Order Book Estates, Vacation Entriesc. 1881-c. 1969maintain permanently.
85-3.2-39Assignment Order Bookdiscretionarymaintain permanently.
85-3.2-40Probate Order Book, Transcript of Originaldiscretionarymaintain permanently.
85-3.2-41Record of Administrator's Accounts IC 29-1-1-23(f)c. 1860's-+ 6/30/1991maintain permanently.
85-3.2-42Inheritance Tax Files1913- +maintain as part of Probate Case File.
85-3.2-43Inheritance Tax Ledger1913- +maintain permanently, may microfilm & destroy original 15 years after date of last entry.
85-3.2-44Judgment Docket, Probate (rare)1790- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-3.2-45Praecipe Book, Probate (rare)1790- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-3.2-46Execution Docket, Probate (rare)1790- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-3.2-47General Index to Estates/Probate IC 29-1-1-231790-1990maintain permanently – may microfilm or store electronically for security purposes.
85-3.2-48General Index to Probate Complete Recordto c. 1920'smaintain permanently.
85-3.2-49Index to Administrator's & Executor's Bonds IC 29-1-1-231840's- 6/20/1991destroy when last corresponding bond ledger is destroyed.
88-3.2-50Fee Books, Probate1790-c. 1913destroy upon written approval of IOJA.

Guardianships

 
85-3.3-01Guardianship Docketc. 1853-c. 1913maintain permanently.
88-3.3-18Guardianship Docket & Fee Book IC 29-1-1-231913- +microfilm and destroy original 20 years after date of last entry/close of guardianship.
85-3.3-02Clerk's Guardianship Docketc. 1853-c. 1913destroy.
85-3.3-03Bar Docket, Guardianshipsc. 1853-c. 1920'sdestroy.
85-3.3-04Bench/Judge's Docket, Guardianships1790-c. 1920destroy.
85-3.3-05Guardianship Docket Sheetsc. 1910-1990microfilm and destroy original 20 years after close of case.
85-3.3-06RCase Files, Guardianships1790-1990maintain permanently (may microfilm 5 years after order of final discharge of guardian).
85-3.3-07Guardianship Accounts Current Reportsc. 1860's- 6/30/1991maintain permanently. Maintain as part of Guardianship Case File.
94-3.3-18Record of Guardianship Accounts Current IC 29-1-1-23(f)c. 1860's- 6/30/1991maintain permanently.
85-3.3-08Guardian's Oaths & Letters Record1847- +destroy ledger 20 years after close of last case.
85-3.3-09Guardian's Bond Record1847- 6/30/1991destroy ledger 20 years after close of last case.
85-3.3-10Guardian's Bond Record to Sell Real Estate1853-c. 1881destroy.
85-3.3-11Guardian's Bond, Oath & Letter Recordc. 1853-1953destroy ledger 20 years after close of last case.
NOTE:  ORIGINAL BONDS, OATHS & LETTERS ARE APPROVED BY THE COURT, ARE ENTERED IN THE ORDER BOOK WITH ORIGINALS FILED IN THE GUARDIANSHIP CASE FILES.
85-3.3-12RInventory Record, Guardianships1853- +destroy 20 years after disposal of last case.
85-3.3-13Record of Sale Bills, Guardianships1853-1953destroy.
85-3.3-14ROrder Book, Guardianshipsdiscretionarymaintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer original to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-3.3-15General Index Guardianshipsdiscretionarymaintain permanently.
85-3.3-16Index to Guardianship Bondsdiscretionary to 6/30/1991destroy filled ledger 20 years after entry of last case.
88-3.3-17Fee Books, Guardianships1790-c. 1913- +destroy upon written approval of IOJA.

Trusts

(Separate record series from probate, estates)

85-3.4-01RTrust Entry Docket Book/Trust Estate Fee Book [not required by IC 30-4-4-4(a)]-to currentmaintain permanently, (may microfilm after 20 years).
85-3.4-02Trust Case Files-to currentmaintain permanently, (may microfilm 3 years after disposal).
85-3.4-03Record of Trust Company Oaths (ledger)variesdestroy 4 years after date of last entry.
85-3.4-04Record of Delinquent Trust Records (ledger)variesmaintain permanently.
85-3.4-05Trustee's Miscellaneous Record of Reports (ledger)variesmaintain permanently.

Family Law (4)

Juvenile Court

85-4.1-01Record of Affidavit for Prosecution of Juvenile (discretionary)1903- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-4.1-02Entry Docket/Juvenile Entry Docket, Issue Docket & Fee Book (ledger)1903-1990destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-4.1-03Juvenile Court Docket/Judge's Docket (replaced by Docket Sheets)1903-c. 1930'sdestroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-4.1-04Docket Sheetsc. 1910-1990destroy 20 years after last entry or 20 years after time when minor reaches majority unless expunged.
85-4.1-05Investigator's Case Reports (ledger)1903- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-4.1-06RMaster Card Index File1903- +destroy 20 years from date of last entry or all born prior to 12-31 of year when child is 18 years of age.
85-4.1-07Society History Case Files1903- +destroy 12 years after last entry or 12 years after time when minor reaches majority unless expunged.
85-4.1-08RJuvenile Order Book (ledger)1903-1990maintain permanently, except individual records expunged. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer original to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
01-4.1-29JD case filesIC 31-30-1-4 felonies committed by a juvenile under 16 years of agedestroy 12 years after juvenile reaches 18th birthdate.
01-4.1-30JD, JC, JM and JS case filesDelinquency cases not under IC 31-30-1-4 for under 16 years of age and all CHINS, status and miscellaneous case filesdestroy 12 years after juvenile reaches 18th birthdate.
01-4.1-31JT case filesTermination of parental rightsdestroy 5 years after juvenile reaches 18th birthdate.
01-4.1-32Juvenile CCSOfficial Chronological Case Summarymaintain permanently.
01-4.1-33Juvenile RJORecord of Judgments and Ordersmaintain permanently.
87-4.1-21Dismissed Juvenile Case Files1903- +destroy 2 years after order to dismiss is given.
85-4.1-10Adult Causes, Contributing to Delinquency of Minor (Case Files)1905- +destroy 20 years from final judgment/order.
85-4.1-11Bonds1903- +destroy 3 years after disposal of case, if such bonds are filed separately.
85-4.1-12Record of Commitments (ledger)1869- +destroy 7 years after release of last person named in ledger.
85-4.1-13Record of Releases (ledger)1869- +destroy 7 years after release of last person named in ledger.
85-4.1-14Record or Reports from Juvenile Institutions (ledger)1869- +destroy 7 years after release of last person named in ledger.
85-4.1-15Juvenile Institutional Report (Case Files)1869- +destroy 7 years after individual is released from probation.
85-4.1-16RProbation Case Files/Folders1903- +destroy 7 years after individual is released from probation or informal adjustment and after child reaches 18th birthday.
88-4.1-23Juvenile Probation Officer's Copy of Report Where no Delinquency is Filedvariesdestroy after compilation of statistics.
88-4.1-24No Probable Cause Filesvariesdestroy after 2 years of filing.
88-4.1-25Statistical Sheetsvariesdestroy upon compilation of statistics.
88-4.1-26RShorthand Notes/Tapes/Disks Not Transcribedvariesdestroy 7 years after date of trial and final judgment.
88-4.1-27Court Reporter Calendars “Court Reporter's Call Sheets”variesmaintain current year and previous year and discard earlier years.
85-4.1-17Judgment Docket, Juvenile Court1903- +maintain for 20 years from date of last entry.
85-4.1-18Juvenile Fee Book/Juvenile Fine and Fee Docket (ledger)1903- +destroy 6 years after date of last entry.
85-4.1-19General Index, Juvenile Court (ledger or card file) (discretionary)1903-1990destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-4.1-20Juvenile Restitution Record (ledger) IC 35-7-2-11976- +destroy 7 years after termination of probation of last person entered.
88-4.1-22Fee Books, Juvenile1903-c. 1913destroy upon written approval of IOJA.
91-4.1-28Juvenile Wardship Case Files1903- +maintain under 01-4.1-30.
Note:   Under ACTS 1936(ss): 3:26(b), IC 12-1-3-10, 1976, County Boards of Welfare filed for “the dismissal of such guardianships”. These Case Files are not dismissed but such agency is ending its jurisdiction in such cases.

Paternity

85-4.2-01RPaternity Book1941- +maintain Order permanently in court; may microfilm filled ledger for security.
85-4.2-02RDocket Sheets1941- +maintain permanently in court; may microfilm 3 years after disposition using standards of Admin. R. 6.
85-4.2-03RPaternity Case Files1941- +maintain permanently (may microfilm after 5 years).
87-4.2-04RDismissed Paternity Case Files1941- +maintain permanently (may microfilm after 2 years from order of dismissal).
91-4.2-05Shorthand Notes/ Tapes/Disks Not Transcribed1941- +maintain permanently.

Adoptions

85-4.3-01RAdoption Order Book/Record1941- +maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-4.3-02RAdoption Case Files1941- +maintain permanently (may microfilm after 5 years).
95-4.3-02.1Dismissed Adoption Case Files1941- +maintain permanently (may microfilm after 2 years from order of dismissal).
85-4.3-03Adoption Docket Sheets1941- +file with Adoption Case File.
85-4.3-04Adoption General Index1941- +maintain permanently in original format.
91-4.3-05Shorthand Notes/Tapes/Disks Not Transcribed1941- +maintain permanently.

Court-Ordered Birth Certificates

85-4.4-01RBirth Certificate Record (Order Book Index of Judicial Judgment & Decree)1941- +maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-4.4-02Birth Certificate Record—Original Pleadings 1941- +destroy 5 years after hearing.

County Court and Courts Performing County Court Functions (5)

85-5.1-01RSmall Claims Docket and Fee Book1976-1990destroy after 20 years if not used as substitute Order Book (see 85-5.1-02R).
85-5.1-02RCivil Order Book - Small Claims/ Small Claims Docket1976-1990maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-5.1-03RSmall Claims Docket Sheets1976-1990maintain permanently (may microfilm 3 years after disposition)
90-5.1-03.1RSmall Claims Shorthand Notes/Tapes/ Disks Not Transcribed1971- +destroy or reuse 3 years after date of trial. See 89-1.1-26.1R for CP cases.
85-5.1-04Judgment Docket Small Claims Rule 111976- +destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-5.1-05RSmall Claims Case Files1976-1990destroy 5 years after order releasing judgment; or 10 years where judgment has not been ordered released or where no discharge in bankruptcy is filed.
87-5.1-21RDismissed Small Claims Case Files1976- +destroy 2 years after order to dismiss is given or after discharge in bankruptcy is filed.
85-5.1-06RCivil Order Book—Plenary/Plenary Docket 1976-1990maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-5.1-07RPlenary Case Files1976-1990maintain in accordance with 85-1.125R
85-5.1-08RCriminal Entry Docket and Fee Book1976-1990maintain 55 years in original or microfilm 10 years after last entry and destroy original.
85-5.1-09Traffic Violation Docket1976-1981destroy.
85-5.1-10RInfractions Order Book1981-1990destroy 10 years after date of last entry.
85-5.1-11RCriminal and Traffic Docket1976-1981if it contains Class D Felonies, maintain 55 years; if misdemeanor only, destroy after 10 years.
85-5.1-12RCriminal Order Book/Criminal & Misdemeanors1976-1990maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-5.1-13RCase Packets, Traffic Infractions1977-1990destroy 10 years prior to 1981; after 9-01-1981 destroy after 2 years if court complies with IC 9-30-3-11(c), (d).
85-5.1-13.1RTraffic Non-moving Violations1979-1990destroy 3 years after end of calendar year and after audit by State Board of Accounts.
87-5.1-22RCase Packets, Non-Traffic Infractions1977-1990destroy 10 years after final judgment.
87-5.1-23RCase Packets, Ordinance Violations1976-1990destroy 10 years after final judgment.
90-5.1-23.1RInfraction/Ordinance Violations Shorthand Notes/Tapes/Disks Not Transcribed1971- +destroy or reuse 2 years after final judgment. For felony and misdemeanors see 85-2-27R and 89-2-27.1.
85-5.1-14Case Files—Criminal & Misdemeanor 1976-1990destroy misdemeanor case files 10 years after final disposition; maintain Class D Felonies for 55 years-1979 +. Sample CM case files in accordance with 90-2-21-2; sample felony cases in accordance with 85-2-21R.
90-5.1-14.1Copy of Pretrial Diversion Contract and Papers Filed in County of Residence, Different From County of Conviction1976- +retain for 2 years after contract's termination date.
85-5.1-15General Indices1976- +maintain for life of ledger they index.
85-5.1-16Jury Record1976- +destroy 3 years after date of final entry and audit by State Board of Accounts.

Justice of the Peace Jurisdiction

 
85-5.1-17Civil Docketto 1976destroy.
85-5.1-18Civil Case Filesto 1976destroy.
85-5.1-19RCriminal Docketto 1976destroy.
85-5.1-20RCriminal Case Filesto 1976destroy.
NOTE:  Includes Lake County JP courts through 1978. For records prior to 1941, offer to local repository or Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration before destruction.

Town Court and City Criminal Jurisdiction

 
91-5.1-29Criminal Docketvariesdestroy 10 years after last entry.
91-5.1-30Criminal Case Filesvariesdestroy 10 years after final entry.

City Civil Jurisdiction

 
88-5.1-24Civil Entry Dockets1875-1905; 1917- +destroy after 20 years by petition to county records commission.
88-5.1-25Civil Docket Ledgers/Sheets1875-1905; 1917- +destroy after 10 years.
88-5.1-26ROrder Books (“Minute Books” Lake County)1875-1905; 1917- +maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
88-5.1-27Civil Case Files1875-1905; 1917- +destroy after 5 years from date of final judgment.
88-5.1-28Fee Books, Civil1875-1905; 1917- +destroy 10 years after completion of volume.

Naturalizations (6)

(Formerly schedules 85-6-1 through 12). Transfer any and all naturalization records immediately to the Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration through the IOJA. See Indiana Rules of Court, 1991, page 675 for list.

Court Of Conciliation (7)

85-7-01Order Book1853-1865transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
85-7-02Case Files1853-1865transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.

Special Judicial Functions (8)

85-8.1-01RInsane Record/Mental Health Record1848- +maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-8.1-02Insanity Inquests/M.H. Hearing, Case Files1848-1990destroy 7 years after discharge.
85-8.1-03RProceedings to Recommit to a Hospital for Insane1881-1927maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
85-8.1-04RGen. Index to Insane/Mental Health Record (discretionary)-1990maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
94-8.1-05Commitment Files, Alcoholism1929- +destroy 7 years after discharge.
85-8.2-01Commitment Order Book, Epilepsy IC 16-14-9.11907-1990transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration 20 years after last entry.
85-8.2-02Commitment Files, Epilepsy IC 16-14-9.11907-1990destroy 2 years after discharge of patient.
85-8.3-01Commitment Order Book, Feeble-minded IC 16-15-1-21901-1990transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration 20 years after last entry.
85-8.3-02Commitment Files, Feeble-minded IC 16-15-1-21901-1990destroy 2 years after discharge of patient.
85-8.4-01Riley Hosp'l Order Book1924-1943transfer to Archives Division, Indiana Archives and Records Administration.
85-8.4-02Case Files, Riley Hosp'l1924-1943destroy.
85-8.5-01Commitment Files, Children to Public Hospitals1933-1943destroy.
85-8.6-01IU Medical Center Order Book1939-1943destroy.
85-8.6-02Case Files, IU Medical Center1939-1943destroy.
85-8.7-01Record of Receiverships IC 34-2-6-11911-1990destroy 20 years after date of last entry.
85-8.7-02Files, Receivership Affidavit of Assets and Liabilities1911-1990destroy 20 years after filing.
85-8.7-03Files, Receivership Claims1911-1990destroy 20 years after filing.
85-8.8-01RDrainage Petitions and Case Files1881-1990maintain permanently (may microfilm after 10 years).
85-8.8-02RDrainage Order Book1881-1990maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer of originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.

General Schedules (9)

87-9-01Jury Lists (name slips and lists)1790- +maintain for 10 years unless entered in order book. If entered in order book, destroy 2 years after drawing.
87-9-02ROrder Book, Appellate Court Decisionsc. 1880- + variesmaintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
87-9-03RAppellate Court Decisions1790- +maintain permanently. May microfilm after 20 years and transfer originals to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration or otherwise dispose of upon approval of the IOJA.
90-9-04Jury Record (List of Jurors) Serving on Specific Cases/Time Book (ledger)1853- +destroy 3 years after volume is filled and after audit by State Board of Accounts.
90-9-05Jury Questionnaire Forms1881- +destroy after 2 years from date of creation.
05-9-06Documentation supporting juror disqualifications, exemptions, and deferrals2003--+retain for a minimum of two (2) years.
05-9-07Digital Master created in accordance with Administrative Rule 62005--+deposit digital master (regardless of medium [used for generation of microfilm]) with the Indiana Archives and Records Administration Vault for security backup.

Trial Rule 77 Schedules (10)

94-10-01Case Files1991- +Apply existing schedules for each jurisdiction, adjudicated & dismissed.
94-10-02Indexes1991- +Apply existing schedules for each jurisdiction.
94-10-03Chronological Case Summary (CCS)1991- +For all types (except for IF/OV), maintain permanently. May microfilm 5 years after final disposition. If maintained electronically, guarantee capacity to generate hard copy at any time. For IF/OV, destroy 10 years after final disposition.
94-10-04Record of Designated Judgments and Orders (RJO)1991Maintain each type permanently. May microfilm 2 years after completion of volume in accordance with standards set in Administrative Rule 6. If maintained electronically, guarantee capacity to generate hard copy at any time.

Amendment history: Effective January 1, 2019