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IN Code § 33-42-17-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 17. Remote Notarial Acts|33-42-17-8. Electronic Journal

Sec. 8. (a) A remote notary public who performs a remote notarial act shall personally do the following:(1) Enter each remote notarial act in an electronic journal.(2) Maintain the electronic journal.(3) Keep the electronic journal in the exclusive control of the remote notary public.(4) Use commercially reasonable means to prevent unauthorized access to the electronic journal.(5) Provide for the lawful copying and inspection of the electronic journal.(b) An employer may not perform the responsibilities described in subsection (a) on behalf of a remote notary public.(c) A remote notary public may maintain more than one (1) electronic journal.(d) The following apply to an electronic journal:(1) Access to the information contained in the electronic journal must be contingent upon the use of a password or other secure means of authentication.(2) It must be possible to print or produce a tangible record of any entry logged in the electronic journal.(e) A journal entry for each remote notarial act must consist of the following:(1) The date and time of the remote notarial act.(2) The type of remote notarial act.(3) A title or description of the electronic record for each remote notarial act.(4) The full name of the principal.(5) A description of the manner by which the identity of the principal was authenticated or verified.(6) A description of any credential and the credential's corresponding date of expiration used to authenticate or verify the identity of the principal.(7) A listing of:(A) every type of fee; and(B) every fee amount;charged by the remote notary public for each remote notarial act.(8) Any other information required by the secretary of state.(f) A remote notary public shall not delete, destroy, overwrite, or render inaccessible an electronic journal unless the remote notary public is ordered to do so by the secretary of state or judicial order.(g) Upon a remote notary public's learning that an electronic journal is lost, stolen, or compromised, the remote notary public shall notify the secretary of state.(h) A remote notary public who resigns or whose commission expires shall maintain the contents of an electronic journal for at least ten (10) years after the performance of the last recorded remote notarial act.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.177-2019, SEC.32.
IN Code § 33-42-17-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 17. Remote Notarial Acts|33-42-17-9. Remote Notary Public Fees

Sec. 9. (a) A remote notary public may charge a fee of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25) for each remote notarial act.(b) A remote notary public may charge a reasonable fee to recover expenses related to the copying of:(1) electronic journal entries; or(2) audiovisual recording of remote notarial acts.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.177-2019, SEC.33.
IN Code § 33-42-17-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 17. Remote Notarial Acts|33-42-17-10. Presumption of Validity of Remote Notarial Act

Sec. 10. (a) A remote notarial act performed by a remote notary public is presumed valid, regardless of the failure of the remote notary public to perform a duty or meet a requirement of this chapter.(b) The presumed validity under subsection (a) of a remote notarial act does not do the following:(1) Apply to a remote notarial act that is:(A) performed by an unauthorized individual; or(B) described in IC 33-42-13-3(a)(10).(2) Prevent an injured party from seeking:(A) the invalidation of a record or transaction reliant upon an incomplete remote notarial act; or(B) another remedy under state or federal law.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.64.
IN Code § 33-42-17-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 17. Remote Notarial Acts|33-42-17-11. Electronic Data Base of Remote Notaries Public and Technology Vendors

Sec. 11. The secretary of state shall maintain on the secretary of state's Internet web site an electronic data base of active:(1) remote notaries public; and(2) vendors of technology that are approved by the secretary of state under section 6 of this chapter.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.64.
IN Code § 33-42-17-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 42. Notaries Public|Chapter 17. Remote Notarial Acts|33-42-17-12. Remote Notarial Act Considered Performed in Indiana

Sec. 12. A remote notarial act performed in accordance with this chapter is considered to have been performed in Indiana, regardless of the physical location of the principal at the time the remote notarial act is performed.As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.185-2021, SEC.62.
IN Code § 33-43-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys|33-43-1-1. Practice of Law by Attorneys; Officer of the Court

Sec. 1. (a) A person, before proceeding to discharge the duties of an attorney, shall take an oath to:(1) support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana; and(2) faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of an attorney at law.(b) The oath taken under subsection (a) must be entered in the order book of the court.(c) A duly sworn attorney who is not otherwise disqualified to practice law is an officer of the court.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.346.
IN Code § 33-43-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys|33-43-1-3. Duties

Sec. 3. An attorney shall do the following:(1) Support the Constitution and laws of the United States and of Indiana.(2) Maintain the respect that is due to the courts of justice and judicial officers.(3) Only counsel or maintain actions, proceedings, or defenses that appear to the attorney to be legal and just. However, this subdivision may not be construed to prevent the defense of a person charged with a crime.(4) Employ, for the purpose of maintaining the causes confided to the attorney, only those means that are consistent with truth and never seek to mislead the court or jury by any artifice or false statement of fact or law.(5) Maintain inviolate the confidence and, at every peril to the attorney, to preserve the secrets of the attorney's client.(6) Abstain from all offensive personality, and to advance no fact prejudicial to the honor or reputation of a party or witness, unless required by the justice of the cause with which the attorney is charged.(7) Not to encourage either the commencement or the continuance of an action or proceeding from any motive of passion or interest.(8) Never to reject, from any consideration personal to the attorney, the cause of the defenseless or oppressed.(9) To promptly account to and pay over to a client any money coming into the hands of the attorney to which the client is lawfully entitled.(10) To abstain from direct or indirect solicitation of employment to institute, prosecute, or defend against any claim, action, or cause of action.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-3.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys|33-43-1-4. Authority

Sec. 4. Until superseded by another attorney or discharged, an attorney may do the following:(1) Bind the attorney's client in an action or a special proceeding, by the attorney's agreement that is either filed with the clerk or entered upon the minutes of the court.(2) Receive money claimed by the attorney's client during the pendency of an action or a special proceeding.(3) Discharge a claim or acknowledge satisfaction of a judgment after the money claimed has been received under subdivision (2).[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-4.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys|33-43-1-5. Written Authority of Party Prerequisite to Certain Judgments

Sec. 5. Unless the written authority of a party is first produced and its execution is satisfactorily proved to the court, a judgment may not be rendered against any party:(1) upon the agreement of an attorney; or(2) by default;when the party has not been notified or personally entered an appearance.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-5.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys|33-43-1-6. Requiring Attorney to Prove Authority

Sec. 6. The court or judge may:(1) on motion of either party that shows reasonable grounds; or(2) without a motion;require an attorney to produce and prove the authority under which the attorney appears. The court may stay all proceedings by the attorney on behalf of the party for whom the attorney assumes to appear until the attorney produces and proves authority to appear.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-6.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys|33-43-1-7. Appearance of Attorney Without Authority; Relief of Party

Sec. 7. If a party alleges that an attorney appears on behalf of the party without the party's authority the court may, at any stage of the proceedings, relieve the party from the consequences of the attorney's act. The court may also, summarily or upon motion, compel the attorney to repair the injury consequent upon the attorney's assumption of authority.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-7.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys|33-43-1-8. Deceit or Collusion of Attorney; Penalty

Sec. 8. (a) An attorney who is guilty of deceit or collusion, or consents to deceit or collusion, with intent to deceive a court, judge, or party to an action or judicial proceeding commits a Class B misdemeanor.(b) A person who is injured by a violation of subsection (a) may bring a civil action for treble damages.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-8.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys|33-43-1-9. Refusal to Deliver Over Money or Papers; Contempt

Sec. 9. If, on request, an attorney refuses to deliver over money or papers to a person from whom or for whom the attorney has received them, in the course of the attorney's professional employment, the attorney may be required, after reasonable notice, on motion of any party aggrieved, by an order of the court in which an action, if any, was prosecuted or if an action was not prosecuted, by the order of any court of record, to deliver the money or papers within a specified time, or show cause why the attorney should not be punished for contempt.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-9.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys|33-43-1-10. Suspension of Attorney From Practice for Refusal to Deliver Money or Papers; Additional Remedies

Sec. 10. If an attorney has been ordered to deliver money or papers under section 9 of this chapter, on a motion or in an action brought by the aggrieved party, the court may take any of the following actions:(1) Suspend the attorney from practice in any of the courts of Indiana, for any length of time, in the court's discretion.(2) Enter judgment for the amount of money withheld, deducting fees, if any are due, and costs paid by the attorney, with ten percent (10%) damages, that may be enforced by execution, without the benefit of stay or appraisement laws, and returnable within thirty (30) days.(3) Render any judgment and make any order with respect to the papers or property withheld, that may be necessary to enforce the right of the party aggrieved. The judgement or order is subject to any liens the attorney has for fees.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-10.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 2. Prohibition on Practicing Law by Nonattorneys|33-43-2-1. Engaging in Practice by Person Not Admitted

Sec. 1. A person who:(1) professes to be a practicing attorney;(2) conducts the trial of a case in a court in Indiana; or(3) engages in the business of a practicing lawyer;without first having been admitted as an attorney by the supreme court commits a Class B misdemeanor.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-5-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 2. Prohibition on Practicing Law by Nonattorneys|33-43-2-2. Burden of Proof

Sec. 2. In a prosecution under this chapter, the state is not required to prove that the defendant has not been admitted as an attorney. The burden of proving admission is on the defendant.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-5-3.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 3. Prohibition on Solicitation by Nonattorneys|33-43-3-1. Solicitation by Nonattorneys Prohibited

Sec. 1. Soliciting another person to bring an action for damages by a person who is not an attorney is prohibited under IC 35-45-14.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-3-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 4. Attorney Entitled to Hold Lien on Judgment|33-43-4-1. Authority

Sec. 1. An attorney practicing law in a court of record in Indiana may hold a lien for the attorney's fees on a judgment rendered in favor of a person employing the attorney to obtain the judgment.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-3-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-43-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 43. Practice of Law|Chapter 4. Attorney Entitled to Hold Lien on Judgment|33-43-4-2. Entry of Intention to Hold Lien

Sec. 2. (a) An attorney, not later than sixty (60) days after the date the judgment is rendered, must enter in writing upon the docket or record in which the judgment is recorded, the attorney's intention to hold a lien on the judgment, along with the amount of the attorney's claim.(b) If an appeal is taken on a judgment, the lien may be entered not later than sixty (60) days after the date the opinion of the higher court is recorded in the office of the clerk of the trial court or after the date of final judgment where the cause is reversed and retried.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-3-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
IN Code § 33-44-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 1. Legislative Findings|33-44-1-1. Legislative Findings

Sec. 1. The general assembly finds that:(1) due to insufficient funding, existing programs providing free legal services in civil matters to indigent persons do not adequately meet the needs of indigent persons;(2) the use of funds collected under this article for these purposes is in the public interest, is a proper use of the funds, and is consistent with essential public and governmental purposes in the judicial branch of government; and(3) the expansion, improvement, and initiation of legal services to indigent persons will aid in the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and in the improvement of the administration of justice.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-1-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
IN Code § 33-44-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 1. Legislative Findings|33-44-1-2. Purpose

Sec. 2. It is the purpose of this article to expand the availability and improve the quality of existing free legal services in civil matters to indigent persons and to initiate new programs that will provide services to them.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-1-2.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
IN Code § 33-44-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 2. Application of Article|33-44-2-1. Application of Article; Activities

Sec. 1. This article does not apply to an activity that is:(1) the practice of law; and(2) regulated by the judicial department of state government.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-2-2.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
IN Code § 33-44-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 2. Application of Article|33-44-2-2. Investment of Nonqualified Funds; Application of Article

Sec. 2. This article does not apply to the investment of nonqualified funds by an attorney:(1) in any other investment specified by a client or beneficial owner; or(2) as agreed to by the client, beneficial owner, or attorney.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-2-3.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
IN Code § 33-44-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 2. Application of Article|33-44-2-3. Disciplinary Action

Sec. 3. An attorney is not subject to disciplinary action as a result of any action taken in accordance with this article.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-2-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
IN Code § 33-44-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 3. Definitions|33-44-3-1. Definitions; Application

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
IN Code § 33-44-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 3. Definitions|33-44-3-2. "Attorney"

Sec. 2. "Attorney" means an individual in good standing admitted to the practice of law in Indiana. The term includes a professional corporation (as defined in IC 23-1.5-1-10) formed by one (1) or more attorneys.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-2.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
IN Code § 33-44-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 3. Definitions|33-44-3-3. "Board"

Sec. 3. "Board" refers to the Indiana attorney trust account board established by IC 33-44-4-1.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-3.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
IN Code § 33-44-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 3. Definitions|33-44-3-4. "Depository Financial Institution"

Sec. 4. "Depository financial institution" means a bank, a bank or trust company, a credit union, an industrial loan and investment company, a savings bank, or a savings association, whether chartered, incorporated, licensed, or organized under Indiana law or the law of the United States that:(1) does business in Indiana; and(2) is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, or an alternate share insurer.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-4.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.89-2011, SEC.77.
IN Code § 33-44-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 3. Definitions|33-44-3-5. "Eligible Client"

Sec. 5. "Eligible client" means a person:(1) who resides in Indiana; and(2) whose income:(A) satisfies the eligibility standards established by a legal aid program or legal services program existing in Indiana on January 1, 1990, if the program's client eligibility standards provide that the client's income may not exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the current poverty threshold established by the United States Office of Management and Budget;(B) is not more than one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the current poverty threshold established by the United States Office of Management and Budget; or(C) satisfies the eligibility standard for Supplemental Security Income or free services under the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3001-3057) or Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.).[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-5.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.54.
IN Code § 33-44-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 3. Definitions|33-44-3-6. "Fee Generating Case"

Sec. 6. "Fee generating case" means a case or matter that, if undertaken on behalf of an eligible client by an attorney in private practice, reasonably would be expected to result in payment of a fee for legal services from an award to a client from public funds or from the opposing party. A case is not considered a fee generating case if adequate representation is unavailable and if any of the following circumstances exist concerning the case:(1) The qualified legal services provider that represents the indigent in the case has determined in good faith that free referral is not possible for any of the following reasons:(A) The case has been rejected by the lawyer referral service serving the county of the eligible client's residence, or if there is no such service, by two (2) attorneys in private practice who have experience in the subject matter of the case.(B) Neither the lawyer referral service described in clause (A), if one exists, nor any attorney will consider the case without payment of a consultation fee.(C) The case is of a type that attorneys in private practice ordinarily do not accept or do not accept without prepayment of a fee.(D) Emergency circumstances compel immediate action before referral can be made, but the eligible client is advised that, if appropriate and consistent with professional responsibility, referral will be attempted at a later time.(2) Recovery of damages is not the principal object of the case and a request for damages is merely ancillary to an action for equitable or other nonpecuniary relief, or inclusion of a counterclaim requesting damages is necessary for effective defense or because of applicable rules governing joinder of counterclaims.(3) A court has appointed a qualified legal services provider or its employee to represent the indigent in the case under a statute, a court rule, or practice of equal applicability to all attorneys in the jurisdiction.(4) The case involves the rights of a claimant under a publicly supported benefit program for which entitlement is based on need.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-6.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
IN Code § 33-44-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 44. Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Accounts|Chapter 3. Definitions|33-44-3-7. "Fund"

Sec. 7. "Fund" refers to the Indiana attorney trust account fund established by IC 33-44-7-1.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-7.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.