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# Paul D. Mathias

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

- Judge, Indiana Court of Appeals, 2000-present
- Fifth‐generation Hoosier judge on the Indiana Court of Appeals’ Third District, serving since 2000 and known for landmark decisions such as Timbs v.
- Appointed Referee of the Allen County Small Claims Court in 1985, then Judge of the Allen County Superior Court (1989–2000)

### Education

- J.D. — Indiana University Maurer School of Law at Bloomington in 1979
- Mathias graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1976 with a degree in General Studies (Government concentration)
- Harvard University — B.A.

### Additional information

- He has received the Indiana State Bar Association’s Centennial Service Award, was named Sagamore of the Wabash by two governors, and in 2026 was honored with the Indiana Bar Foundation’s Legend Award for his decades of public service, civic education, and mentorship
- In 2000, he joined the Indiana Court of Appeals and retained by voters in 2002, 2012, and 2022.
- Judge, 1999-1999
- In 1986, he was appointed referee of the Allen County Small Claims Court.
- Began his legal career in private practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana
- focusing on construction law, personal injury, and appellate practice.
- Awards and associations Awards Associations
- Began his legal career in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing construction law, personal injury, and appellate law for six years.
- He was a member of the Sherman Minton Moot Court Team and the Order of Barristers

## 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/7268/paul-d-mathias/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7268/paul-d-mathias/)
- [Indiana Court of Appeals current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7268/paul-d-mathias/)
- [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/7268/paul-d-mathias/)
- [Paul Mathias - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Paul_Mathias)
- [Legend Award Honoree Profile - Hon. Paul D. Mathias - Indiana Bar Foundation](https://www.inbarfoundation.org/legend-award-honoree-profile-hon-paul-d-mathias)

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