Legal Resources

Indiana Legal Help
This website was created and is maintained by the Indiana Bar Foundation in partnership with the Coalition for Court Access as a self-help tool providing accessible legal resources and information for all Hoosiers. The focus is on civil resources, not criminal. Some highlights include self-service Information and Forms and Get Legal Help to find free or low-cost legal assistance for individuals by zip code or counties throughout the state.

Self-Service Legal Center
This Indiana state government self-service site has legal information and resources geared for people who are representing themselves in court. There are court forms, protection orders, and information on alternative dispute resolution/mediation. Go to Representing Yourself in Court to learn about how the court system works and find out what you need to know should you decide to represent yourself.

Indiana Judicial Branch
Website for court and public record information in Indiana. Go to Courts & Clerks Offices for court contact information and court listings. Click on Services to pay traffic tickets, get housing assistance, or file a complaint against an attorney or judge. Click on the Public Records link to access court documents, and to search, request, or find information on obtaining adoption, birth, death, marriage and divorce records.

Indianapolis-Marion County Community Justice Campus
675 Justice Way
Indianapolis, IN 46203
This new state of the art facility houses multiple levels of the justice system including the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Jail, and the Marion County Courts. Access the Marion County Court Listings which include the court schedules, calendars, contact information, and Jury Duty service details. View Parking Information which also mentions bus routes 14 (Prospect) and 26 (Keystone Crosstown) that drop riders off directly in front of the facility.

Marion County Clerk's Office
Oversees court costs, filings, and records pertaining to civil, criminal, & juvenile courts. Deals with issues such as child custody, support & paternity; divorce; domestic relations; environmental; expungement; marriage licenses; traffic tickets, etc. Additionally, the Clerk’s office is involved with election and voting responsibilities. Operational offices are located both at the City-County Building and the Community Justice Campus.

• Indianapolis City-County Building
  200 E. Washington Street, W122
  Indianapolis, IN 46204
  317-327-4740

• Community Justice Campus
  675 Justice Way
  Indianapolis, IN 46203
  317-327-4740

• Records Facility
  1330 Madison Avenue
  Indianapolis, IN 46225
  317-327-4715

Indiana Attorney General
Indiana Government Center South
302 W. Washington Street, 5^th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-6201
Represents Indiana in legal cases where there is a state’s interest; provides legal defense to state officials and agencies; provides legal advice & writes advisory opinions on significant state issues. Divisions: Advisory, Appeals, Complex Litigation, Consumer Protection, Litigation, Medicaid Fraud, Solicitor General and Unclaimed Property.

Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC)
Indiana Government Center North
100 North Senate Avenue, Room N300
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-2600; 800-628-2909
Enforces the civil rights laws for the state of Indiana. Discrimination complaints and violations of civil rights are investigated. Go to How to File a Complaint to start the process online or call for assistance.

Indiana Disability Rights
4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-722-5555, 800-622-4845
Services the Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) Commission through empowering and advocating for people with disabilities. Fill out an Online Help Form or call for assistance.

Indiana General Assembly

• Indiana House of Representatives, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2786
• Indiana State Senate, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785

317-232-9600 (General House of Representatives)
800-382-9842 (House Democrats)
800-382-9841 (House Republicans)
317-232-9400, 800-382-9467 (General Senate)

Access Indiana Bills and Resolutions, Find Your Legislators, Senate & House District Maps; and core legal resources such as the Indiana Code, Indiana Administrative Code, Acts, and the Indiana Constitution.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Indianapolis District Office
Indianapolis District Office, 101 West Ohio Street, Ste 1900
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
800-669-4000
The EEOC enforces federal laws involving discrimination against employees and job applicants in the workplace. Go to the EEOC Public Portal or call to submit an inquiry and schedule an interview to see if you are able to file a complaint.

LAWS

• Revised Code of the Consolidated City and County, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
• Indiana Code
• United States Code

RULES/REGULATIONS

• Rules of Court (Indiana Judicial Branch)
  
• Indiana Administrative Code
• Code of Federal Regulations (Annual Edition)

LEGAL FORMS

• Indiana Legal Help - Information and Forms
  This self-help site is a great starting point for Indiana forms (though consulting/hiring an attorney or contacting legal aid is encouraged). The forms pertain to broad categories including Housing; Family and Safety; Money and Estate; Military, Immigration and Employment; and Driving and Expungement.
  
  
• Legal Forms Database
  A resource that provides free personal, business, litigation, and federal legal forms. This database is available to use at any Indianapolis Public Library branch and can also be accessed remotely with an Indianapolis Public Library card.

Central Library has some print legal resources which include sample forms. Examples include: Titles from the Indiana Practice Series, American Jurisprudence Pleading and Practice Forms Annotated, and Indiana Pleading and Practice with Forms.

COURT CASES

• mycase.IN.gov
  Odyssey is Indiana’s online case management system which includes both civil and criminal court case information. You can search by Case, Name, or Attorney. In addition to court records, Odyssey connects with other state and federal agencies such as the BMV, and law enforcement.

• Local Trial Courts & Clerks
  The Indiana Judicial Branch site links to Indiana trial, appellate and Supreme Court cases, opinions and arguments.

• Supreme Court of the United States
  Supreme Court opinions from 1991 to the present are available. The U.S. Reports, the “official” bound opinions are accessible on the website as they become available. Oral Arguments available as transcripts and in audio format.

Local Law Libraries:

There are dedicated print resources and commercial databases usually found in law libraries that are instrumental in researching case law which the public library does not have. Law libraries like the Ruth Lilly Law Library and the Indiana Supreme Court Library may provide limited access to these materials for the general public. Contact information and details about visiting these libraries are included under the Libraries subheading.

Free Case Law Online
Though not complete, below are a few free online sites that might serve as a starting point for researching case law.

• Caselaw Access Project
• CourtListener
• Google Scholar