Initial Civil Appeals: Indiana | Practical Law

Initial Civil Appeals: Indiana | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Indiana. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Initial Civil Appeals: Indiana

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-1903 (Approx. 16 pages)

Initial Civil Appeals: Indiana

by Emily Kile-Maxwell, Brian J. Paul, and Daniel E. Pulliam, Faegre Drinker, with Practical Law Litigation. Jon B. Laramore, formerly of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, co-authored a prior version of this survey.
Law stated as of 28 Mar 2023 • Indiana, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Indiana. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Indiana courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check the Indiana Courts' COVID-19 Responses and Resources webpage for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.