Indiana Supreme Court

Indiana Supreme Court
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39°46′07.1″N 86°09′45.4″W / 39.768639°N 86.162611°W / 39.768639; -86.162611
Established1816
JurisdictionIndiana Indiana
United States United States
LocationIndiana Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Coordinates39°46′07.1″N 86°09′45.4″W / 39.768639°N 86.162611°W / 39.768639; -86.162611
MottoLatin: Supremum Jus Lege Suprema
Justice exists where the law is supreme
Composition methodRetention election
Authorized byIndiana Constitution
Appeals toSupreme Court of the United States
Judge term length10 years
Number of positions5
WebsiteOfficial website
Chief Justice of Indiana
CurrentlyLoretta Rush
SinceAugust 18, 2014
Lead position endsAugust 18, 2024
Jurist term endsDecember 31, 2024

The Indiana Supreme Court, established by Article 7 of the Indiana Constitution, is the highest judicial authority in the state of Indiana. Located in Indianapolis, the Court's chambers are in the north wing of the Indiana Statehouse.

In December 1816, the Indiana Supreme Court succeeded the General Court of the Indiana Territory as the state's high court. During its long history the Court has heard a number of high-profile cases, including Lasselle v. State (1820). Originally begun as a three-member judicial panel, the Court underwent major reforms in 1852 and 1971, as well as several other reorganizations. Court reforms led to a majority of Supreme Court cases being delegated to lower courts, an enlarged panel of justices, and employment of a large staff to assist as its caseload increases.