General
Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure – 2026
Rule 1
Scope of the rules
Rule 2
One form of action
Rule 3
Commencement of an action
Rule 3.1
1 Appearance
Rule 4
Process
Rule 4.1
1. Summons: Service on individuals
Rule 4.2
2. Summons: Service upon infant or incompetents
Rule 4.3
3. Summons: Service upon institutionalized persons
Rule 4.4
4. Service upon persons in actions for acts done in this state or having an effect in this state
Rule 4.5
5. Summons: Service upon resident who cannot be found or served within the state
Rule 4.6
6. Service upon organizations
Rule 4.7
7. Summons: Service upon agent named by statute or agreement
Rule 4.8
8. Summons: Service of pleadings or summons on Attorney General
Rule 4.9
9. Summons: In rem actions
Rule 4.10
10. Summons: Service upon Secretary of State or other governmental agent
Rule 4.11
11. Summons: Registered or certified mail
Rule 4.12
12. Summons: Service by sheriff or other officer
Rule 4.13
13. Summons: Service by publication
Rule 4.14
14. Service Under Special Order of Court
Rule 4.15
15. Summons: Proof of Service—Return—Amendments—Defects
Rule 4.16
16. Summons: Duties of persons to aid in service
Rule 4.17
17. Summons: Certain proceedings excepted
Rule 5
Service and Filing of Pleadings, Documents, and Other Papers
Rule 5.1
1. Service of Constitutional Challenge on Attorney General
Rule 6
Time
Rule 7
Pleadings and motions
Rule 8
General rules of pleading
Rule 9
Pleading special matters
Rule 9.1
1. Pleading and proof of contributory negligence, assumed risk, res ipsa loquitur, consideration, bona fide purchaser, matters of judicial notice—Answer of distraint
Rule 9.2
2. Pleading and proof of written instruments
Rule 10
Form of pleadings, motions, memoranda, and briefs
Rule 11
Parties represented by an attorney: Signing, certification, and verification
Rule 11.1
1. Parties not represented by an attorney: Signing, certification, and verification
Rule 11.2
2. Abusive Litigation
Rule 12
Defenses, objections, and motions on the pleadings
Rule 13
Counterclaim and cross-claim
Rule 14
Third-party practice
Rule 15
Amended and supplemental pleadings
Rule 16
Pre-trial procedure: Formulating issues
Rule 17
Parties plaintiff and defendant—Capacity
Rule 17.1
1. Parties: State as party—Attorney general
Rule 18
Joinder of claims and remedies
Rule 19
Joinder of person needed for just adjudication
Rule 20
Permissive joinder of parties
Rule 21
Misjoinder and non-joinder of parties; venue and jurisdiction over the subject-matter
Rule 22
Interpleader
Rule 23
Class actions
Rule 23.1
1. Derivative actions by shareholders
Rule 23.2
2. Actions relating to unincorporated associations
Rule 24
Intervention
Rule 25
Substitution of parties
Rule 26
General provisions governing discovery
Rule 27
Depositions before action or pending appeal
Rule 28
Persons before whom depositions may be taken; discovery across state lines; before administrative agencies; and after judgment
Rule 29
Stipulations regarding discovery procedure
Rule 30
Depositions Upon Oral Examination
Rule 31
Deposition of witnesses upon written questions
Rule 32
Use of depositions in court proceedings
Rule 33
Interrogatories to Parties
Rule 34
Production of documents, electronically stored information, and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes
Rule 35
Physical and mental examination of persons
Rule 36
Requests for admission
Rule 37
Failure to make or cooperate in discovery: Sanctions
Rule 38
Jury Trial of Right
Rule 39
Trial by jury or by the court
Rule 40
Assignment of cases for trial
Rule 41
Dismissal of actions
Rule 42
Consolidation--Separate trials
Rule 43
Evidence
Rule 44
Proof of official record
Rule 44.1
1 Determination of foreign law
Rule 45
Subpoena
Rule 46
Exceptions unnecessary
Rule 47
Jurors and peremptory challenges
Rule 48
Juries of less than six--Majority verdict
Rule 49
Special verdicts and interrogatories
Rule 50
Judgment on the Evidence (Directed Verdict)
Rule 51
Instructions to jury: Objections, requests: Submission in stages
Rule 52
Findings by the Court
Rule 53
Court-appointed Neutrals
Rule 53.1
1. Failure to rule on motion
Rule 53.2
2. Time for holding issue under advisement; delay of entering a judgment
Rule 53.3
3. Motion to correct error: time limitation for ruling
Rule 53.4
4. Repetitive motions and motions to reconsider; time for holding under advisement; automatic denial
Rule 53.5
5. [Vacated]
Rule 54
Judgment; Costs
Rule 55
Default
Rule 56
Summary judgment
Rule 57
Declaratory judgments
Rule 58
Entry and content of judgment
Rule 59
Motion to correct error
Rule 60
Relief from judgment or order
Rule 60.5
5. Mandate of funds
Rule 61
Harmless error
Rule 62
Stay of proceedings to enforce a judgment
Rule 63
Disability and unavailability of a judge
Rule 63.1
1. Lis pendens notice of proceedings avoiding judgments and circumstances tolling and extending statutes of limitations; assignments and discharges in lis pendens and judgment dockets; lis pendens notices in cases involving interest in personal property
Rule 64
Seizure of person or property
Rule 65
Injunctions
Rule 65.1
1. Security: Proceedings against sureties
Rule 66
Receivers, assignees for the benefit of creditors and statutory and other liquidators; claims against such officers
Rule 67
Deposit in court; payment of judgment
Rule 68
Offer of judgment
Rule 69
Execution, proceedings supplemental to execution, foreclosure sales
Rule 70
Judgment for specific acts; vesting title; recordation
Rule 71
Process in behalf of and against persons not parties
Rule 72
Trial Court and Clerks
Rule 73
Hearing of motions
Rule 74
Recording Proceedings; Transcripts; Audio Recordings
Rule 75
Venue requirements
Rule 76
Change of venue or judge in civil actions
Rule 77
Court records
Rule 78
Jurisdiction pending change from county
Rule 79
Special judge selection: circuit, superior, and probate courts
Rule 79.1
1. Special judge selection: city, town, and Marion county small claims courts
Rule 80
Procedure for Amending Rules
Rule 81
Local court rules
Rule 81.1
1. Procedures for Cases Involving Family or Household Members
Rule 82
Forms
Rule 83
Definitions
Rule 84
[Vacated]
Rule 85
[Vacated]
Rule 86
General electronic filing and electronic service
Rule 87
Electronic Filing
Rule 88
Court and Clerk Electronic Filing Review