(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.