Danica Eyler at a glance
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Danica Eyler
Magistrate · Hamilton County Superior Court #2
Biography
Professional career
- In January 2026, Eyler filed to run for Judge of Hamilton County Superior Court 8, a newly created court to expand judicial capacity
- Danica L. Eyler is a Hamilton County, Indiana Magistrate Judge with over 20 years of legal experience, now running for Judge of Hamilton County Superior Court 8 in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary
- In 2018 she joined Webster & Garino LLC, becoming a partner in 2020
- She has also held the role of a public defender in Title IVD Court and appeared in every Superior and Circuit Court in Hamilton County
Education
Additional information
- Appointed by the county’s eight elected judges in November 2025 to fill the vacancy left by Magistrate Aaron “A.J.” Johnson.
- Began her legal career in downtown Indianapolis (2003–2015) practicing civil litigation, criminal defense, land planning/zoning, and probate law.
- Born and raised in Vincennes, Indiana, Eyler obtained a B.S. in Business from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a J.D. from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law in 2004.
- Her campaign emphasizes her extensive courtroom experience, deep understanding of the judicial system, and dedication to treating all parties with respect and impartiality
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Exhibits
Statewide
Indiana Rule 2.17 lets a judge authorize electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation, record perpetuation, or judicial administration.
a judge may authorize: (1) the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidenceIndiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Indiana courtroom broadcasting, recording, digital streaming, and photography require judicial authorization under Rule 2.17.
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 ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Indiana courts may conduct non-testimonial hearings or conferences remotely on request or on the court's own order.
a court may, upon request or on its own order, conduct the hearing or conference as a remote proceedingIndiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings ↗
Statewide
Indiana testimonial proceedings are presumptively in person unless good cause is shown or the parties agree to remote participation.
A court must conduct all testimonial proceedings in person except that a court may conduct the proceedings remotelyIndiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings ↗
Camera Request Process
Statewide
Indiana's public cameras guidance states that local judicial officers have discretion to authorize news-media cameras in non-confidential trial-court proceedings.
Judicial officers around the state have the authority to allow news media into their courtroomsIndiana Judicial Branch: Cameras in Indiana Trial Courts ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings
Hamilton County Superior Court #2
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings
Hamilton County Superior Court #2
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Indiana Judicial Branch official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Indiana Judicial Branch official judicial roster ↗Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings ↗Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings ↗Indiana Judicial Branch: Cameras in Indiana Trial Courts
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Indiana Judicial Branch: Cameras in Indiana Trial Courts ↗