Ind. R. Trial P. 3 (2026)

Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure

Rule 3. Commencement of an action

Effective April 1, 2002

A civil action is commenced by filing with the court a complaint or such equivalent pleading or document as may be specified by statute, by payment of the prescribed filing fee or filing an order waiving the filing fee, and, where service of process is required, by furnishing to the clerk as many copies of the complaint and summons as are necessary.