Indianapolis Courthouses

Indiana Supreme Court

Parking: The court is located in downtown Indianapolis. There are parking garages near the State House and limited metered street parking. Strongly consider taking IndyGo.

Note: The Supreme Court is highest state court in Indiana and has absolute appellate jurisdiction over all trial court matters.

2nd District Court of Appeals

Parking: The court is located in downtown Indianapolis. There are parking garages near the State House and limited metered street parking. Strongly consider taking IndyGo.

Note: The Court of Appeals is the second highest court and hears appeals from the state’s trial courts. The Appeals Court does not preside over any trials, only appeals. A decision by the Court of Appeals of Indiana is final unless granted further review by the Indiana Supreme Court. The Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over criminal and civil appeals from the circuit court. If you are requesting an appeal, call the courthouse directly or seek legal assistance.

Marion County Circuit Court

Divisions: Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Parking: Click here for a parking map. Lots are on Alabama, Ohio, and Delaware Streets. If you are serving on a jury, the courts will not pay for your parking. Strongly consider taking IndyGo as an alternative.

Note: The Circuit Court handles civil cases only including name changes and paternity actions. It also has appellate jurisdiction over small claims matters.

Marion County Superior Court

Divisions: Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Parking: Click here for a parking map. Lots are on Alabama, Ohio, and Delaware Streets. If you are serving on a jury, the courts will not pay for your parking. Strongly consider taking IndyGo as an alternative.

Note: The Superior Court handles criminal and civil matters including juvenile cases, probate and environmental cases and domestic relations.

Drug Treatment Diversion and Reentry Court

To be eligible for services through Drug Treatment Court, offenders must have committed a non-violent drug-related felony, with the exclusion of drug dealing.  The individual must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Marion County, have no history of violent offenses, no criminal history of drug delivery, and have no pending charges outside the county. Only the public defender or private counsel can recommend a person to the program.

Marion County Small Claims Court

Note: There are several Small Claims courts in every township throughout Marion County. Click here to find one. The court only hears cases where damages do not exceed $6000. You may file your claim in any township, with the exception of landlord/tenant dispute. You must file those in the township where the property is located. 

Indiana Tax Court

This is a tax court only. The court handles appeals from a final determination made by the Indiana Department of State Revenue or the Indiana Board of Tax Review, certain appeals from the Department of Local Government Finance, and appeals of inheritance tax determinations from the courts of probate jurisdiction.

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Parking: There are pay lots around the courthouse including on Ohio and Pennsylvania Streets and metered parking. If you are serving on a jury, here is a here is a map.

Note: This location handles all federal cases. If you have a criminal matter you may contact the Federal Prosecutor or the Federal Public Defender. This location also houses the U.S. Probation Department.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Parking: There are pay lots around the courthouse including on Ohio and Pennsylvania Streets and metered parking. Here is a map. 

Note: This location handles all bankruptcy proceedings for Indiana residents. If you’re filing for bankruptcy, click here for more information.