Indiana Rules for Trial De Novo – 2026
The Indiana Rules for Trial De Novo govern a new trial in the circuit or superior court following a judgment of a city or town court, covering the request for trial de novo, its timing and effect, and the conduct of the proceeding.
Browse all 4 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
Trial de Novo Following Civil Judgment
Rule 2
Trial de Novo Following Infraction or Ordinance Violation Judgment in City or Town Court
Rule 3
Trial de Novo Following Misdemeanor Trial in City or Town Court
Rule 4
Documents and Information Excluded from Public Access and Confidential Pursuant to the Rules on Access to Court Records