--- title: "Clark Rogers | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/clark-rogers-judge-marion-county-superior-court-criminal-division-in" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Clark Rogers Marion County Superior Court - Criminal Division · Judge ## Profile - Court: Marion County Superior Court - Criminal Division - State: Indiana - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge of the Marion County Superior Court in Indiana, currently serving a term that ends in 2030 - In 2024, he assumed leadership of the Indianapolis Veterans Treatment Court (IVC) following Judge David Certo’s transition to another role - Current Position: Judge, Marion County Superior Court, Criminal Division (Department D25) ### Education ### Additional information - December 31, 2030 - He has been successfully retained by voters multiple times and continues to serve on the Superior Court bench with a term extending through 2030 - retained in office in the 2024 election - , which recommended retention for all 2024 Marion County judicial candidates. - with 68.1% of the vote, following a previous retention in 2018 with 74% support - These changes were part of a transition after the previous presiding judge moved to a different court assignment. - He presides over a variety of cases, among them criminal, civil, and specialized dockets. - Marion County Superior Court judges are initially appointed by the governor from a list of candidates submitted by local nominating commissions and then stand for retention in subsequent elections - in Indiana, and there he has been a member of the bench for over 30 years - , a diversionary program designed to assist military veterans facing low-level criminal charges with addiction and mental health issues - In his role overseeing the Veterans Court, Rogers made staffing changes to bring in a new team to support the program, which drew attention from local media and veteran advocates - The program continues to receive support and funding from the Marion Superior Court - IndyBar Judicial Survey - Conservative voter guides have rated him highly, giving him a 4-star rating for meeting conservative criteria - He does not have endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations - , recognized for his leadership in both general court duties and specialized programs like the Veterans Treatment Court. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### electronic evidence presentation Scope: statewide Indiana Rule 2.17 lets a judge authorize electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation, record perpetuation, or judicial administration. Evidence excerpt: a judge may authorize: (1) the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence [Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/judicial-conduct/rule2-17/current.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### photography recording Scope: statewide Indiana courtroom broadcasting, recording, digital streaming, and photography require judicial authorization under Rule 2.17. Evidence excerpt: No broadcast of a court proceeding is allowed without authorization from the judge. [Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/judicial-conduct/rule2-17/current.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote non testimonial proceedings Scope: statewide Indiana courts may conduct non-testimonial hearings or conferences remotely on request or on the court's own order. Evidence excerpt: a court may, upon request or on its own order, conduct the hearing or conference as a remote proceeding [Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admin/rule14/current.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote testimonial proceedings Scope: statewide Indiana testimonial proceedings are presumptively in person unless good cause is shown or the parties agree to remote participation. Evidence excerpt: A court must conduct all testimonial proceedings in person except that a court may conduct the proceedings remotely [Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admin/rule14/current.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### camera request process Scope: statewide Indiana's public cameras guidance states that local judicial officers have discretion to authorize news-media cameras in non-confidential trial-court proceedings. Evidence excerpt: Judicial officers around the state have the authority to allow news media into their courtrooms [Indiana Judicial Branch: Cameras in Indiana Trial Courts](https://www.in.gov/courts/cameras/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.in.gov/dA/73fb234765/court-directory.pdf?language_id=1) - [Official roster](https://www.in.gov/dA/73fb234765/court-directory.pdf?language_id=1) - [Indiana Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.in.gov/dA/73fb234765/court-directory.pdf?language_id=1) - [Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/judicial-conduct/rule2-17/current.htm) - [Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admin/rule14/current.htm) - [Indiana Judicial Branch: Cameras in Indiana Trial Courts](https://www.in.gov/courts/cameras/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/clark-rogers-judge-marion-county-superior-court-criminal-division-in", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/clark-rogers-judge-marion-county-superior-court-criminal-division-in", "name": "Clark Rogers | KnowJudges", "description": "Clark Rogers, Marion County Superior Court - Criminal Division. 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Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/judicial-conduct/rule2-17/current.htm). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-fc1c3983d9effb5bdfe80b9d) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admin/rule14/current.htm). Collected 2026-07-26.