Indiana Rules of Appellate Procedure – 2026

Rule 1 Scope Rule 2 Definitions Rule 3 Use Of Forms Rule 4 Supreme Court Jurisdiction Rule 5 Court Of Appeals Jurisdiction Rule 6 Appeal Or Original Action In Wrong Court Rule 7 Review Of Sentences Rule 8 Acquisition Of Jurisdiction Rule 9 Initiation Of The Appeal Rule 10 Duties Of Trial Court Clerk Or Administrative Agency Rule 11 Duties Of Court Reporter Rule 12 Transmittal Of The Record Rule 13 Preparation Of The Record In Administrative Agency Cases Rule 14 Interlocutory Appeals Rule 14.1 1. Expedited Appeal for Payment of Placement and/or Services Rule 15 Appellant's Case Summary Rule 16 Appearances Rule 17 Parties on Appeal Rule 18 Appeal Bonds—Letters of Credit Rule 19 Court Of Appeals Preappeal Conference Rule 20 Appellate Alternative Dispute Resolution Rule 21 Order In Which Appeals Are Considered Rule 22 Citation Form Rule 23 Filing Rule 24 Service Of Documents Rule 25 Computation Of Time Rule 26 Electronic Transmission By Clerk Rule 27 The Record On Appeal Rule 28 Preparation Of Transcript By Court Reporter Rule 29 Exhibits Rule 30 [Reserved] Rule 31 Statement Of Evidence When No Transcript Is Available Rule 32 Correction Or Modification Of Clerk's Record Or Transcript Rule 33 Record On Agreed Statement Rule 34 Motion Practice Rule 35 Motion For Extension Of Time Rule 36 Motion To Dismiss Rule 37 Motion To Remand Rule 38 Motion To Consolidate Appeals Rule 39 Motion To Stay Rule 40 Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Rule 41 Motion To Appear As Amicus Curiae Rule 42 Motion To Strike Rule 43 Form of Briefs and Petitions Rule 44 Brief And Petition Length Limitations Rule 45 Time For Filing Briefs Rule 46 Arrangement And Contents Of Briefs Rule 47 Amended Briefs And Petitions Rule 48 Additional Authorities Rule 49 Filing Of Appendices Rule 50 Contents Of Appendices Rule 51 Form And Assembly Of Appendices Rule 52 Setting And Acknowledging Oral Argument Rule 53 Procedures For Oral Argument Rule 54 Rehearings Rule 55 Transfer And Rehearing Sought By Different Parties Rule 56 Requests To Transfer To The Supreme Court Rule 57 Petitions To Transfer And Briefs Rule 58 Effect Of Supreme Court Ruling On Petition To Transfer Rule 59 Mandatory Appellate Review And Direct Review Rule 60 Original Actions Rule 61 Mandate Of Funds Rule 62 Appeals Involving Waiver Of Parental Consent To Abortion Rule 63 Review of Tax Court Decisions Rule 64 Certified Questions Of State Law From Federal Courts Rule 65 Opinions And Memorandum Decisions Rule 66 Relief Available On Appeal Rule 67 Costs Rule 68 Electronic Filing and Electronic Service Rule A Appendix A. Standards for Preparation of Electronic Transcripts Rule B Appendix B. Tendered Documents That Do Not Comply with the Indiana Rule of Appellate Procedure