Indiana Supreme Court | |
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39°46′07.1″N 86°09′45.4″W / 39.768639°N 86.162611°W | |
Established | 1816 |
Jurisdiction | Indiana United States |
Location | Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Coordinates | 39°46′07.1″N 86°09′45.4″W / 39.768639°N 86.162611°W |
Motto | Latin: Supremum Jus Lege Suprema Justice exists where the law is supreme |
Composition method | Retention election |
Authorized by | Indiana Constitution |
Appeals to | Supreme Court of the United States |
Judge term length | 10 years |
Number of positions | 5 |
Website | Official website |
Chief Justice of Indiana | |
Currently | Loretta Rush |
Since | August 18, 2014 |
Lead position ends | August 18, 2024 |
Jurist term ends | December 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.