How to become a mediator in Indiana
Who certifies or lists mediators in Indiana?
Indiana Supreme Court Commission for Continuing Legal Education (A.D.R. Rule 2.3), with the statewide Mediator Registry maintained by the Office of Admissions and Continuing Education; civil registered mediators must be Indiana attorneys, and both civil and domestic relations mediators need 40 hours of Commission-approved training (A.D.R. Rule 2.5).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Indiana only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Indiana require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from Indiana’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Civil registered mediator Indiana Supreme Court Commission for Continuing Legal Education (Office of Admissions and Continuing Education) | 40 Commission-approved civil training within 3 years before registering (or 40 any time plus 6 hours continuing mediator education in last 3 years); domestic relations-registered may use crossover program | 6 hours (3-year educational period (Jan 1 of first full year; 1 hour credit for pro bono mediation)) |
| Domestic relations registered mediator Indiana Supreme Court Commission for Continuing Legal Education (Office of Admissions and Continuing Education) | 40 Commission-approved domestic relations training within 3 years (or 40 any time plus 6 hours continuing mediator education in last 3 years); civil-registered may use crossover program | 6 hours (3-year educational period (Jan 1 of first full year; 1 hour credit for pro bono mediation)) |
Other requirements
- Civil registered mediator: Must be an Indiana attorney in good standing
- Domestic relations registered mediator: Indiana attorney, or bachelor's/advanced degree (foreign degrees need NACES evaluation)
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Indiana?
State credentials and court rosters mainly matter for court-ordered or court-connected cases, where a court may require a mediator from its own list. If you plan to mediate cases that people bring to you privately, check whether Indiana or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- Mediator education & registration – Office of Admissions and Continuing Education
- Searching the Mediator Registry – Indiana Judicial Branch
- Indiana Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Alternative Dispute Resolution – Indiana Office of Court Services
- rules.incourts.gov/Content/adr/rule2-5/current.htm
- in.gov/dA/98d61e2b55/sponsor-guide.pdf
- in.gov/dA/30fc7bf35c/atty-cme-application.pdf
- in.gov/dA/12e4f96316/40hourciv.pdf
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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