Title 4, TITLE 4. STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION
366 chapters · 3,438 sections in this title.
Ind. Code § 4-1-1-1 Dates beginning and ending
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Sec. 1. The fiscal year for the state of Indiana be, and the same is hereby fixed to begin with the first day of July in each year and to end with the thirtieth day of June of the succeeding year. Formerly: Acts 1933, c.33, s.1.
Ind. Code § 4-1-1-2 Reports to governor
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Sec. 2. Wherever it is now provided by law that any officer, board, commission, department, institution, association, service, agency, or undertaking of state government shall file an annual report with the governor, such report shall be filed covering the fiscal year beginning J…
Ind. Code § 4-2-1-1 Governor's salary; adjustment of amount; appropriation for
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payment of increases Note: This version of section effective until 1-13-2025. See also following version of this section, effective 1-13-2025. Sec. 1. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the salary of the governor is ninety-five thousand dollars ($95,000) per year. (b) Beginning Janua…
Ind. Code § 4-2-1-1.5 Salary of state officers other than the governor; adjustment of
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amounts; appropriation for payment of increases Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2025. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2025. Sec. 1.5. (a) Beginning January 1, 2025, the annual salary of each state elected official other than the governo…
Ind. Code § 4-2-1-2 Maintenance expense; appropriation
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Sec. 2. In addition to the provision of section 1, effective on the second Monday of January 1965, there shall be allowed to the governor the sum of six thousand dollars ($6,000) annually for the other expenses of the office of governor: Provided, That the full maintenance expens…
Ind. Code § 4-2-1-3 Annual housing maintenance allowance
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Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to the governor. (b) Each elected official of the state is entitled to a housing maintenance allowance of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) per year in addition to the salary provided under section 1.5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.122-1…
Ind. Code § 4-2-1-4 Repealed
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As added by P.L.122-1998, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.1-1999, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 4-2-1-5 Annual report concerning travel and travel expenses
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Sec. 5. On or before October 1, 2025, and on or before October 1 of each year thereafter, the governor, governor's cabinet, and each state officer listed in section 1.5(a) of this chapter shall provide a report to the budget committee concerning the following for the immediately …
Ind. Code § 4-3-1-1 Acts and joint resolutions of general assembly
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Sec. 1. The governor shall cause all acts and joint resolutions passed by the general assembly to be deposited in the office of the secretary of state, and inform the house in which the same originated, thereof. Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.47, s.1.
Ind. Code § 4-3-1-2 Employment of counsel; fugitives from justice; recapture
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Sec. 2. The governor may employ counsel to protect the interest of the state in any matter of litigation where the same is involved; and the expenses incurred under this section, and recapturing fugitives from justice, may be allowed by the governor and paid out of any money appr…
Ind. Code § 4-3-1-3 Official bonds; suits
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Sec. 3. For breach of the condition of any official bond, by which the state is injured, the governor shall direct suit to be brought upon the governor's relation, unless otherwise provided by law; and all costs taxed against the relator shall be paid by the state. Formerly: Acts…
Ind. Code § 4-3-1-4 Expenses; contingent fund
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Sec. 4. The expenses of the necessary furniture, fuel, stationery, and postage of the governor, and such contingent fund as may be appropriated, shall be paid out of the treasury of the state, on the order of the auditor, as in other cases. Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.47, s.6.
Ind. Code § 4-3-1-5 Officers and judges commissioned by governor
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Sec. 5. The governor shall commission the following: (1) All officers designated in the Constitution of the State of Indiana other than members of the general assembly. (2) All officers elected by the general assembly. (3) All officers appointed by the governor. (4) All judges. (…
Ind. Code § 4-3-1-6 Location of residence
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Sec. 6. The governor must reside at the seat of government as provided in Article 6, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.493.
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-1 Commencement of term; bond
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Sec. 1. (a) The individual elected as secretary of state shall take office on January 1 following the individual's election. (b) The secretary of state, before entering upon the duties of office, shall execute an official bond with freehold or corporate security. Freehold surety …
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-10 Repealed
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As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.494. Repealed by P.L.176-1999, SEC.133 and P.L.202-1999, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-11 Secretary of state adoption of rules to enforce motor vehicle
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dealer laws Sec. 11. The secretary of state may adopt and enforce rules under IC 4-22-2 that are necessary to carry out IC 9-32. As added by P.L.184-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.106-2008, SEC.2; P.L.197-2011, SEC.2; P.L.92-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-12 Dealer services division; director to be appointed
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Sec. 12. (a) The secretary of state shall establish a dealer services division within the office of the secretary of state. The dealer services division shall administer IC 9-32. (b) The secretary of state shall appoint a director of the dealer services division established by su…
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-13 Adoption of rules to carry out precious metal dealer
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registration Sec. 13. The secretary of state may adopt and enforce rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out IC 24-4-19-13(b) concerning precious metal dealer registration. As added by P.L.222-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-2 Preservation of documents; indexing system; copying by
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micrographic or equivalent technique; standards for copies; copies of rules Sec. 2. (a) The secretary of state shall keep and preserve the following: (1) The enrolled copy of the constitution of the state. (2) The manuscripts containing the enrolled acts and joint resolutions of …
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-3 Copies of records and documents; evidence; official acts and
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proceedings of governor; inspection of records Sec. 3. (a) If certified and sealed by the secretary of state with the state seal, any copy (including a copy that has been reproduced from a micrographic copy prepared under section 2 of this chapter) of any records, laws, acts, off…
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-4 Certified copies of documents
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Sec. 4. The secretary of state shall furnish, on demand, to any person, a duly certified copy of all or any part of any law, act, record, public register, public document, or other instrument of writing on file, or deposited, under law, to be kept, in the secretary of state's off…
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-5 Repealed
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Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.96, s.5. As amended by Acts 1905, c.4, s.1. Repealed by Acts 1971, P.L.20, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-6 Repealed
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Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.96, s.6. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.12, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-7 Repealed
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Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.96, s.7. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.12, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-8 Repealed
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Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.96, s.9. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.12, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 4-5-1-9 Deputy
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Sec. 9. The secretary may appoint a deputy, who may perform the duties of the office of secretary. Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.96, s.10. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.12, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-6-1-1 Repealed
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Formerly: Acts 1941, c.109, s.1. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.4-1988, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-6-1-2 Creation of office; election; time of taking office
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Sec. 2. There is created the office of attorney general for the state to be administered by an attorney general who shall be elected under IC 3-10-2-6 by the voters of the state. The term of office of the attorney general is four (4) years, beginning on the second Monday in Janua…
Ind. Code § 4-6-1-3 Qualifications; oath; bond
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Sec. 3. The attorney general shall be a citizen of and duly licensed to practice law in Indiana. Before entering upon the discharge of the duties of the attorney general's office, the attorney general shall take and subscribe an oath of office to be administered to the attorney g…
Ind. Code § 4-6-1-5 Salaries; expenses; seal; administration of oaths;
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acknowledgments Sec. 5. (a) The salaries of the deputies, assistants, clerks, and stenographers appointed by the attorney general are the reasonable amounts the attorney general may fix and determine, but not exceeding a total amount as will be appropriated therefor. In addition …
Ind. Code § 4-6-1-6 Rights, powers, and duties; consultation and advice to
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prosecuting attorneys; assisting in criminal prosecutions; representation of state Sec. 6. All the rights, powers, and duties conferred by law upon the attorney general are conferred upon the attorney general created by this chapter; in addition thereto, the attorney general shal…
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-1 Commencement of term; bond; auditor of state known as state
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comptroller Sec. 1. (a) The individual elected as auditor of state shall take office on January 1 following the individual's election. (b) The auditor of state, before entering upon the duties of office shall execute an official bond, for the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000)…
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-10 Suits to recover on accounts; evidence existing before
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adjustment and settlement; costs Sec. 10. If any defendant in any such suit, upon the trial, gives any evidence which existed prior to the time of such adjustment and settlement, and which was not produced to such auditor at the time of said settlement, such defendant shall be su…
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-11 Suits to recover on accounts; remedies
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Sec. 11. Nothing contained in the provisions of this chapter shall be so construed as to affect any legal remedy which might be used if such provisions were not in force for the recovery of any claim in favor of the state. Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.7, s.11. As amended by P.L.5-…
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-12 Repealed
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Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.7, s.12. Repealed by P.L.4-1988, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-13 Repealed
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Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.7, s.14. Repealed by P.L.17-1986, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-14 Repealed
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Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.7, s.15. Repealed by P.L.17-1986, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-15 Inspection of office
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Sec. 15. All the books, papers, letters and transactions pertaining to the office of auditor shall be open to the inspection of a committee of the general assembly, or either branch thereof, and also to the inspection of the governor. Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.7, s.16.
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-16 Repealed
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Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.7, s.17. Repealed by P.L.17-1986, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-17 Repealed
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As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.495. Repealed by P.L.176-1999, SEC.133 and P.L.202-1999, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-2 Powers and duties
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Sec. 2. The auditor of state shall do the following: (1) Keep and state all accounts between the state of Indiana and the United States, any state or territory, or any individual or public officer of this state indebted to the state or entrusted with the collection, disbursement,…
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-3 Powers and duties; statement of property, money, security, or
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funds of state Sec. 3. (a) The auditor of state shall, from time to time, require all persons receiving money or securities, or having the management of any property, money, securities, or funds of the state, of an account that is kept in the auditor of state's office, to render …
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-4 Oath; adjustment or settlement of claim
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Sec. 4. The auditor of state shall have power to administer oaths in the adjustment or settlement of all claims for or against the state. Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.7, s.4. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-4.1 Approval of forms
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Sec. 4.1. (a) All forms and reports that are used by the auditor of state to enter information into the auditor of state's accounting system are subject to the approval of the auditor of state. (b) The auditor of state shall approve forms and reports used by the auditor of state …
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-5 Duties of auditor upon issuing warrants or authorizing
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electronic funds transfer Sec. 5. Whenever any person is entitled to draw money from the state treasury, the auditor may draw a warrant in the auditor's favor on the treasurer of state or authorize an electronic funds transfer in conformity with IC 4-8.1-2-7. The auditor of state…
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-6 Failure to render accounts to auditor; damages; interest
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Sec. 6. Whenever any officer or other person has received moneys belonging to the state, or has been entrusted with the collection, management or disbursement of any moneys, funds or interest accruing therefrom, belonging to or held in trust by the state, and shall fail to render…
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-7 Failure to pay accounts; suit for recovery
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Sec. 7. Whenever any officer or other person shall render an account to, and make settlement with the auditor, as in this chapter required, and shall fail to pay over to the treasurer of state the amount to be paid by such officer or person into the state treasury, or to such per…
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-8 Suits to recover on accounts; evidence
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Sec. 8. A copy of the account, in a case made out and certified by the auditor, shall be sufficient evidence to support an action for the amount stated to be due, without proof of the signature or official character of the auditor, subject to the right of the defendant to plead a…
Ind. Code § 4-7-1-9 Suits to recover on accounts; costs
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Sec. 9. The party sued shall be subject to the costs and charges of suit, except in cases in which the party shall have rendered a true account, and shall also have paid the amount to the proper person authorized to receive the same, before the commencement of the suit, or unless…