Rule 12.1 1. Time to file Change of Judge

If you're involved in a small claims case, you have 10 days from the day you're served with the claim to ask for a different judge. This is called filing a "change of judge."

To do this, you need to file your request within that 10 day window. If you miss the deadline, you lose the chance to make this request.

If a judge is changed, the court picks a new one following the standard process used in other Indiana courts. This makes sure the case still moves forward with a judge assigned to it, even after the change.