ISBA provides the following resources for Indiana courts preparing for jury trials. ISBA members, court staff and administrators, and judges can access model jury instructions, juror certificates, and juror handbooks.

If you have any questions about the below resources, contact Abigail Hopf at ahopf@inbar.org.

Jury Instructions

The Indiana Judges Association (IJA) prepares model jury instructions for both criminal and civil cases. Through their generosity, IJA has provided free digital access to these instructions to ISBA members.

View Model Instructions »

Juror Certificates

ISBA offers certificates to congratulate jury members on their service. Indiana courts can download and print the below forms (as a plain certificate or as a fillable PDF) to share with their jurors.

Download certificate »

Download fillable PDF »

Juror's Handbooks

ISBA publishes a juror's handbook designed to help Indiana jurors understand the legal process and the importance of their role. This 28-page booklet provides background information on Indiana's legal system, an overview of trial procedure, a breakdown of court rules and expectations, and plain language definitions of relevant legal terms.

The digital version of this handbook is available free for download. Download the juror's handbook »

To purchase printed handbooks, Indiana courts must complete the below order form. Handbooks are available at $1.00/booklet, plus the cost of shipping.

Indiana Juror's Handbook Order Form

Please complete the below form with your information and quantity requested. You will receive a confirmation email once your order has been placed. An invoice will be created and sent once shipping charges are calculated. All orders must be prepaid before handbooks can be shipped.