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Ind. Marion Cnty. Civ. Local Rule LR49-TR8-204
Preparation of Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers
All pleadings, motions and other papers shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of
the Indiana Rules of Procedure. For the purpose of uniformity and convenience, the following
requirements shall also be observed.
A. Production. Pleadings, motions and other papers may be either printed or typewritten
and filed electronically. If typewritten, the lines shall be double spaced, except for quotations,
which shall be indented and single spaced. Script type shall not be used.
B. Caption. Every pleading shall contain a caption setting forth the name of the Court, the
Division and Room Number, the title of the action and the file number.
C. Titles. Titles on all pleadings shall delineate each topic included in the pleading e.g.
where a pleading contains an Answer, a Motion to Strike or Dismiss, or a Jury Request each
shall be set forth in the title.
D. Margins. Margins shall be one inch.
E. Signature. All pleadings and motions shall contain the original or authorized signature
of the attorney, the name of the attorney in typed or printed form, the name of the law firm if a
member of a firm, the attorney’s address, identification number, e-mail address, telephone
number, fax number, and the designation as to the party for whom he appears. The following
form is recommended:
John Doe
Attorney Identification Number
DOE, ROWE, and SMITH
Suite 35 Blackacre Building
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
John.doe@DRSlaw.com
939-3000 Fax: 233-1744
Attorney for Defendant
(Name)
Amended effective August 17, 2017
Provenance
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- www.in.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-02
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- supplied-in-28-53-marion-local-rules-2026-10-02
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