The Indiana Supreme Court will hear an oral argument on Monday, February 8, 2027 at 5:15 p.m. (Eastern) in the Supreme Court Courtroom as "Night Court" for legislators.
Those interested in attending should contact Sarah.Kidwell@courts.in.gov.
What is an oral argument?
Public Supreme Court proceedings are called "oral arguments," which provide the Justices with the opportunity to ask attorneys questions about the cases. Usually, oral arguments last 40 minutes to an hour. An honorary bailiff will call the court to order. Each side has 20 minutes to argue. Typically the appealing party will open the argument, the other side then responds, and then the appealing party has the last word. More information including rules for attending Supreme Court oral arguments can be found online.
Relevant state social studies standards
The traveling oral arguments program addresses state academic standards in U.S. Government and United States History. The argument process demonstrates the principles of due process, judicial review, and an independent judiciary.
Case materials for February 8, 2027
Mykal James Alan Gerou v. State of Indiana (26S-CR-327)
After Gerou made various statements about using a firearm against Department of Child Services (“DCS”) caseworkers, the State charged him with, among other things, four counts of Level 5 felony intimidation. Three counts alleged Gerou threatened to commit “terrorism” against DCS. A jury convicted Gerou as charged and the Jefferson Superior Court sentenced him to twelve years total. The Court of Appeals affirmed in part, but reversed the terrorism counts and remanded with instructions to enter Class A misdemeanor intimidation convictions and resentence Gerou accordingly. Gerou v. State, 284 N.E.3d 240 (Ind. Ct. App. 2026), vacated. The Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer and assumed jurisdiction over this case.
Indiana Supreme Court
- Petition to Transfer – Appellee
- Response to Transfer – Appellant
- Reply in Support of Transfer – Appellee
- Order Granting Petition to Transfer
- Order Setting Oral Argument
Court of Appeals
If accommodations are needed for these documents or the argument, send requests to Heather.Falks@courts.in.gov.
