Henry County Courts, Indiana Filing Rules

File a properly completed and signed appearance on the prescribed form to represent a party at a hearing or receive court notices.

If a summary judgment motion is filed prematurely, the Court may delay its ruling and hearing until after the Pre-trial Conference.

An initial written motion to enlarge the time to respond to a claim is automatically granted for an additional 30 days from the original due date.

The Alcohol and Drug Program advanced education fee is $200.

The Clerk may use the specified electronic return receipt for certified mail, and the Courts designate it as satisfying the Trial Rules’ service requirements.

The abbreviation (H.I.) should not be used in pleadings.

All documents submitted to the Court shall be accompanied by sufficient copies to provide retention of the original by the Clerk (plus one additional copy of orders for retention in the RJO) and copies for all parties or attorneys of record with stamped envelopes.

For a motion hearing set by telephone conference, the party requesting telephone appearance or the moving party must arrange and place the call at the time designated by the Court.

Before filing a continuance motion, counsel must consult opposing counsel about the request and reasons, state that consultation was sought and opposing counsel’s position, and provide specific follow-up attempts if contact was unsuccessful.