To the Bench, Bar, and Public:
The Indiana Supreme Court sought public comment on the following proposed amendments to the Indiana Rules of Court.
Criminal Rule 2.2
The proposed amendment to Criminal Rule 2.2 would add language that the prosecutor is not required to be present for a hearing in a problem-solving court.
Read proposed Criminal Rule 2.2
Criminal Rules 3.3 and 5.1
The proposed amendment to Criminal Rule 3.3 would allow a defendant to plead guilty to fewer than all of the charged offenses at least 20 days before trial without a plea agreement negotiated with the State or at any time with the State’s consent. The proposed amendment to Criminal Rule 5.1 would make a cross-reference to Rule 3.3.
Read proposed Criminal Rules 3.3 and 5.1
Professional Conduct Rule 1.8
The proposed amendment to Professional Conduct Rule 1.8 would allow lawyers providing pro bono services to make small gifts of transportation, lodging, meals, or clothing to clients when such gifts facilitate legal representation.
Read proposed Professional Conduct Rule 1.8
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The Supreme Court invited public comments on these proposed amendments until Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern).
