Indiana Supreme Court

Indiana Supreme Court
Seal of the Supreme Court of Indiana
39°46′07.1″N 86°09′45.4″W / 39.768639°N 86.162611°W / 39.768639; -86.162611
Established	1816
Jurisdiction	Indiana United States
Location	Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Coordinates	39°46′07.1″N 86°09′45.4″W / 39.768639°N 86.162611°W / 39.768639; -86.162611
Motto	Latin: Supremum Jus Lege Suprema Justice exists where the law is supreme
Composition method	Retention election
Authorized by	Indiana Constitution
Appeals to	Supreme Court of the United States
Judge term length	10 years
Number of positions	5
Website	Official website
Chief Justice of Indiana
Currently	Loretta Rush
Since	August 18, 2014
Lead position ends	August 18, 2024
Jurist term ends	December 31, 2024

The Indiana Supreme Court, established by Article 7 of the Indiana Constitution, is the highest judicial authority in the state of Indiana. Located in Indianapolis, the Court's chambers are in the north wing of the Indiana Statehouse.

In December 1816, the Indiana Supreme Court succeeded the General Court of the Indiana Territory as the state's high court. During its long history the Court has heard a number of high-profile cases, including Lasselle v. State (1820). Originally begun as a three-member judicial panel, the Court underwent major reforms in 1852 and 1971, as well as several other reorganizations. Court reforms led to a majority of Supreme Court cases being delegated to lower courts, an enlarged panel of justices, and employment of a large staff to assist as its caseload increases.