Ind. Appellate Rule 4

Effective July 1, 2026

A. Appellate Jurisdiction.

(1) Mandatory review.

The Supreme Court shall have mandatory and exclusive jurisdiction over the following cases:

(a) Criminal Appeals in which a sentence of death is imposed and Criminal Appeals in post-conviction relief cases in which the sentence was death.

(b) Appeals of Final Judgments declaring a state or federal statute unconstitutional in

whole or in part.

(c) Appeals involving waiver of parental consent to abortion under Rule 62.

(d) Appeals involving mandate of funds under Trial Rule 60.5(B) and Rule 61.

(2) Discretionary Review.

The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over cases in which it grants Transfer under Rule

56 or 57 or Review under Rule 63. Except as provided in Rule 57(I), the grant of Transfer or

Review is discretionary.

(3) Certain Interlocutory Appeals.

The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over interlocutory appeals authorized under Appellate Rule 14 in any case in which the State seeks the death penalty.

B. Other Jurisdiction.

The Supreme Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the following matters:

(1) The Practice of Law.

Matters relating to the practice of law including:

(a) Admissions to practice law;

(b) The discipline and disbarment of attorneys admitted to the practice of law; and

(c) The unauthorized practice of law (other than criminal prosecutions therefor).

(2) Supervision of Judges.

The discipline, removal and retirement of justices and judges of the State of Indiana;

(3) Supervision of Courts.

Supervision of the exercise of jurisdiction by other courts of the State of Indiana, including

the issuance of writs of mandate and prohibition; and

(4) Issuance of Writs.

Issuance of writs necessary or appropriate in aid of its jurisdiction.