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# Nancy H. Vaidik

Indiana Court of Appeals · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Indiana Court of Appeals
- State: Indiana
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Nancy H. Vaidik is a judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals, Fifth District, and Chief Judge of the court, serving since 2000 and re‐elected in 2022, with a career rooted in public service, domestic violence advocacy, and legal education
- Judge, Indiana Court of Appeals, 2014-present
- Court of Appeals: Appointed in 2000; held the role of Chief Judge for six years
- Specialized in domestic relations, probate, municipal law, and litigation; represented Caring Place, Inc., a battered women’s shelter (Private Practice)

### Education

- Valparaiso University School of Law in — J.D. (1980)
- Valparaiso University — B.A.

### Additional information

- Chief Judge (2014–2026)
- Practitioner, 2013-2013
- prof, 2013-2013
- Paragon of Justice Award (2003), Indiana State Bar Association Women in Law Achievement Award (2004), and multiple other honors
- Trial Judge: Judge of Porter Superior Court (1992–2000), recognized with Indiana Domestic Violence Coalition Judge of the Year (1996) and Indiana Judges Association Special Merit Award (1997)
- Recognition includes the Indiana Judges Association Special Merit Award (1997).

## 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.courtlistener.com/person/7282/nancy-h-vaidik/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7282/nancy-h-vaidik/)
- [Indiana Court of Appeals current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7282/nancy-h-vaidik/)
- [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/)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7282/nancy-h-vaidik/)
- [Court of Appeals Selects Nancy H. Vaidik as Chief Judge](https://times.courts.in.gov/2014/02/07/court-of-appeals-selects-nancy-h-vaidik-as-chief-judge)
- [Nancy Vaidik - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Nancy_Vaidik)

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