Indiana

Yes — judges in Indiana are subject to separate continuing judicial education (CJE) requirements distinct from the general CLE obligations for attorneys.

These judicial duties are governed under Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 28, while general CLE is under Rule 29, and the two regimes overlap in approved credits but impose different minimums.

Details:

• Rule 29 expressly provides that attorneys who also serve as judges are governed by Rule 28 for education requirements.

No — Indiana does not provide a general “extension” for CLE reporting, though limited discretion exists for waiving certain procedural requirements.

Under Rule 29 (Indiana CLE), the Executive Director may waive the 30-day preprogram application or attendance reporting requirement, but the underlying obligation to report within the authorized timeline remains in force.

Detailed Explanation

• Indiana’s CLE regime is governed by Rule 29 (Admission & Discipline Rule) which sets credit,

Yes — in Indiana you may submit CLE attendance late, but you must pay a late submission fee and your report won’t be processed until the fee is paid. The Commission for CLE accepts post-deadline reports subject to those conditions.

Here are the relevant details about late CLE reporting in Indiana:

• The Indiana Judicial Branch maintains a “Late submission” policy: when you submit an application or attendance after the

No — Indiana does not require attorneys to complete a fixed number of in-person classroom CLE hours.

The state permits CLE credit via distance education formats (live webinars, on-demand) so long as the programs are interactive and accredited.

Details

• Indiana’s Rule 29 sets minimum CLE at 6 hours per year and 36 hours per three-year cycle.
• Courses delivered via

Missing Indiana’s CLE deadline results in a $150 late fee and potential suspension by the Supreme Court if noncompliance is not addressed. Indiana attorneys must complete 36 credits over a 3-year period (with at least 6 each year and 3 in ethics) by December 31, and report the outcome by that same date.

Late Fee & Suspension Process

• January 1: A $150 late fee is assessed on attorneys who failed to complete or report required CLE.
• May 1: The noncompliant attorney is referred to the Supreme Court for suspension.
• Reinstatement requires completing deficient hours plus additional credits and paying a reinstatement fee.

Key Takeaway: In Indiana, missing the December 31 deadline triggers a $150 late fee and may lead to referral for suspension if not resolved before May 1.

No — Indiana does not require CLE to be in person, provided that “live” and distance learning formats meet the interactive and verification standards. Indiana’s rules allow all required CLE credit hours to be earned via accredited distance learning, including live webcasts or recorded programs.

CLE Structure & Rules in Indiana

• Total requirement: 36 credit hours per three-year compliance period, including 3 ethics credits.
• Distance learning permitted: attorneys may take the full CLE requirement through live webcasts or recorded distance programs.
• Distance learning standards: programs must be interactive and sponsors must verify attendance (e.g., via polling, prompts) to qualify.
• Traditional “in-person” (classroom) courses remain acceptable under the “traditional education” or “live” category.

Key Takeaway: Indiana does not mandate in-person CLE; attorneys can satisfy their full CLE requirement using live webcasts or recorded distance programs, so long as they meet interactivity and verification rules.

No — Indiana’s CLE rules do not create a reduced requirement for part-time attorneys; all active attorneys must satisfy the same minimum standards.

Indiana’s Admission and Discipline Rule 29 requires attorneys to complete 36 CLE credit hours in each three-year cycle, including at least 3 hours in professional responsibility, and at least 6 hours must be earned each year.

• Rule 29 governs CLE eligibility, credit types, reporting, and compliance.
• New admittees must also complete a 6-hour applied

An attorney who files an affidavit of inactivity in Indiana is exempt from the CLE (MCLE) educational and reporting requirements under Rule 29.

That exemption continues while the attorney remains in inactive status and is registered as such.

Details:

• Rule 29(c) provides that an attorney who files an affidavit of inactivity or retirement is exempt from CLE obligations.

No — Indiana does not provide broad, automatic exemptions from CLE; attorneys may change to inactive status to avoid CLE obligations, but there is no rule granting blanket exemption for judges, senior attorneys, or age.

The Indiana Courts’ site and Rule 29 require active attorneys to complete CLE credits (6 per year, 36 per 3-year cycle), with no listed general exemptions beyond status changes.

Details / Exceptions

• Indiana’s Admission & Discipline Rule 29 is the governing rule for CLE obligations.
• New attorneys

The CLE reporting deadline in Indiana is December 31 of the attorney’s compliance period.

Indiana attorneys must complete all required CLE by December 31 and certify their compliance by that same date.

Indiana CLE Reporting Rules

• Completion & Reporting Deadline: December 31 — Indiana treats the completion deadline and

You can begin having your Indiana CLE credits reported immediately after you attend a qualifying CLE activity. Under Indiana’s rules, CLE sponsors must submit attendance reports to the Commission within 30 days of the course.

You don’t have to wait until the end of your three-year cycle to “report” — attendance reporting is rolling and continuous. Sprout Education (or any CLE provider) should report your earned credits promptly so they appear on your official record well before your compliance deadline.

Key Details

• Indiana operates on a three-year compliance period, with at least 36 CLE hours required.
• Sponsors must submit

Indiana does not provide a grace period for CLE reporting. Attorneys must complete and report all credits by December 31 of their compliance year, and late submissions require payment of additional fees.

Indiana CLE Rules & Timelines

• December 31: Deadline to complete and report CLE credits.
• No automatic extension or grace period is available.
• Late submissions may be accepted only with applicable late fees.

Penalties & Consequences

• Attorneys who fail to comply are considered noncompliant.
• The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission may impose penalties.
• Continued noncompliance may lead to suspension until requirements are met.

Key Takeaway: Indiana requires CLE compliance and reporting by December 31 with no grace period — attorneys who miss the deadline must pay late fees and risk suspension if they remain noncompliant.

Indiana attorneys must complete 36 CLE credit hours every three years. That includes a per-year minimum of 6 hours and at least 3 hours of ethics.

Cycle & Reporting

• Educational period: 3 years
• Completion deadline: December 31 of the final year
• Reporting deadline: December 31 (of the same final year)

Credit Requirements & Limits

• Total required: 36 credit hours
• Minimum per year: 6 credit hours
• Ethics requirement: at least 3 credit hours per period
• Non-Legal Subject (NLS) credit cap: 12 hours per 3-year period
• No carryover of credits into a new cycle

New Admittee / Applied Professionalism Requirement

• Newly admitted attorneys must complete a 6-hour approved Applied Professionalism course during their first three-year cycle, in lieu of part of the ethics requirement
• The Applied Professionalism course must be completed between January 1 after admission and December 31 of the third year in the period

Key Takeaway: Indiana requires 36 CLE hours every 3 years, with a requirement of 6 hours annually, at least 3 hours in ethics, and no carryover between cycles.

Indiana attorneys must complete 36 CLE credit hours every three years, with a minimum of 6 hours per year and at least 3 hours in ethics.

These requirements are set under Indiana’s Admission & Discipline Rule 29 and overseen by the Commission for Continuing Legal Education (ACE).

Details

• Annual minimum: 6 credits each calendar year.
• Three-year cycle: 36 credits total.
• Ethics: At least 3 credits in

No — Indiana does not allow carryover of CLE credits into the next reporting period.

The Indiana MCLE rules require that all credits be used in the applicable three-year cycle, and explicitly prohibit carrying over excess credits.

Details & nuances

• Attorneys in Indiana must complete 36 CLE credits every 3 years, including 3 ethics credits. (Indiana Rule

Yes — in Indiana attorneys can submit CLE attendance via an online portal (Indiana’s Judicial Branch CLE portal).

The portal allows reporting attendance for courses when the provider does not report, and also handles accreditation applications. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/courts/help/portal/education/report-cle/))

Details:

• The Indiana Judicial Branch “Report Legal Education Credits” portal lets attorneys report attendance for CLE

You report CLE credits in Indiana by using the Indiana Courts Portal to report attendance for each course, especially when the provider does not report them for you.
Indiana operates on a three-year educational period requiring 36 total CLE hours, with at least 3 hours in professional responsibility.

Overview of Indiana MCLE Reporting

Under Indiana Rule 29, attorneys must complete 36 approved CLE hours in each three-year educational period, with a minimum of six hours per year and at least three in professional responsibility.
Providers and courses must be approved by the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education.
If a provider does not report your attendance, attorneys must submit attendance via the Indiana Courts Portal under “Report Legal Education Credits” within 30 days of course completion.

Steps to Report CLE in Indiana

• After course completion, check whether the provider will report your attendance.
• If not, log into

Attorneys in Indiana report CLE by using the Indiana Courts Portal’s “Report Legal Education Credits” tool to submit attendance for courses not automatically reported on their transcript. If a CLE provider submits attendance for you, no additional reporting is needed.

Key Details:

• The portal allows attorneys to apply for course accreditation and report attendance for courses not already reported.
• Many providers report attorney attendance directly, but if they do not, the attorney must use the portal to log attendance.
• Proof of attendance submissions must occur within 30 days after the course ends.
• At the end of the compliance period, the Commission sends attorneys a transcript with completed courses, which attorneys then verify.

Key Takeaway: Indiana CLE reporting is via the state Courts Portal—providers often report for you, but attorneys must use the portal to log attendance for any unreported courses, typically within 30 days of the course date.

In Indiana, CLE credit counts toward approved courses (live and distance), applied professionalism, ethics, general CLE, and non-legal subject (NLS) credit (up to a limit).

Courses must be accredited by the Indiana CLE Commission, and distance education must include interactive components (e.g. polling, quizzes).

Details

• Indiana attorneys must earn at least 6 CLE credits annually and 36 credits per three-year cycle, including at least 3 in