Ind. Code ch. 33-24-5.1

Ind. Code § 33-24-5.1-1 "Supreme court marshal"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "supreme court marshal" refers to an appointed supreme court marshal and a deputy marshal hired by an appointed supreme court marshal under section 2(b) of this chapter. As added by P.L.139-2026, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 33-24-5.1-2 Appointment

Sec. 2. (a) The supreme court may appoint a court marshal. (b) A marshal appointed under subsection (a) has the authority to hire deputy marshals to assist with the duties required under this chapter. (c) A supreme court marshal serves at the pleasure of the chief justice until the supreme court terminates the court marshal's service by an order of the court. As added by P.L.139-2026, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 33-24-5.1-3 Powers and duties

Sec. 3. (a) A supreme court marshal is responsible for the following: (1) Ensuring the safety and security of: (A) the justices; and (B) staff; of the supreme court, including the appellate clerk's office, all primary office locations, offsite venues, and judicial residences. (2) Attending the court during term time. (3) Preserving order within the court. (4) Communicating with law enforcement agencies on behalf of the court. (5) Providing trial courts with security assessments, including education and advice on security needs of judges and court staff. (6) Maintaining security systems at the state house, court staff offices, and the homes of supreme court justices. (7) Coordinating and providing security for events within Indiana that involve the justices or staff of the court. (8) Any additional duties as assigned by the chief justice. (b) Upon receipt of a process, rule, or order, a supreme court marshal may transmit the process, rule, or order to the sheriff of the county within which the process, rule, or order is to be served. As added by P.L.139-2026, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 33-24-5.1-4 Additional powers

Sec. 4. (a) When acting in an official capacity, a supreme court marshal may: (1) act as security for judicial officers and court staff in any county in Indiana; (2) use any force necessary to carry out the duties described in section 3 of this chapter; (3) carry a weapon, including a firearm, on public and private property; and (4) access the following information for official court security purposes only: (A) Criminal history record information, including limited and full records, obtained through state or federal criminal justice information systems. (B) Records of the bureau of motor vehicles, including driver's license information, vehicle registration data, and associated identifying information. (C) Sensitive law enforcement intelligence information, including threat assessments, alerts, bulletins, and intelligence products, when the information: (i) relates to the safety and security of a supreme court justice, court staff, court facilities, or court proceedings; and (ii) is provided by, or accessed through, a law enforcement agency or criminal justice information system authorized to disseminate the information. (b) Information described in subsection (a)(4)(C) may only be accessed in relation to a threat assessment, officer safety, protective operations, and the prevention or mitigation of threats to court security. A supreme court marshal shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and policies governing the access, use, dissemination, retention, and confidentiality of the information obtained. Unauthorized access, use, or dissemination of information obtained under subsection (a)(4)(C) is prohibited. (c) A supreme court marshal has limited police powers, including a limited power to detain, to carry out the requirements of this chapter. A supreme court marshal shall notify the local law enforcement agency as soon as practicable when a security threat is detected. A supreme court marshal may not respond to local emergencies or incidents not related to court security. A supreme court marshal shall defer to local law enforcement to effect any arrest necessary, including the processing of an individual or pursuit of criminal charges. As added by P.L.139-2026, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 33-24-5.1-5 Qualified immunity

Sec. 5. A supreme court marshal is entitled to qualified immunity for acts performed in the course of official duties required under this chapter. As added by P.L.139-2026, SEC.3.