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N.D. Ind. L.R. 5.1-1

Constitutional Questions

activein force · 2013-12-01 – presentact-effective-date

(a) When to File the Notice. A party required to file a notice of constitutional

question under Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.1 must do so by the later of:

(1) the day the parties tender their proposed case-management plan (if one is

required); or

(2) 21 days after filing the pleading, written motion, or other paper

questioning the constitutionality of a federal or state statute.

(b) Service on Government Officials. The party must also serve the notice and the

pleading, written motion, or other paper questioning the constitutionality of a

federal or state statute on:

(1) the Attorney General of the United States and the United States Attorney

for the Northern District of Indiana, if a federal statute is challenged; or

(2) the Attorney General for the state if a state statute is challenged.

(c) Method of Service on Government Officials. Service required under

subdivision (b) may be made either by certified or registered mail or by e-

mailing it to an address designated by those officials for this purpose.

Provenance

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www.innd.uscourts.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-18
Edition
fed-district-2026-09-19
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881433b40ee961934364b61f47e1fd37a61f8db602e8731e46ac31a753aaeaef
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