Indiana Jury Rules – 2026
The Indiana Jury Rules govern the summoning and management of juries, covering the jury pool and its sources, summons and qualification, excuses and deferrals, voir dire and challenges, alternate jurors, note-taking and questions by jurors, deliberations, and juror compensation and privacy.
Browse all 30 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
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