Motion in limine is the name commonly given a pretrial motion that attempts to prevent the offer of, or reference to, specific evidence or other matters in the presence of the jury. A motion in limine is designed to require a party offering evidence to approach the bench and inquire into the admissibility of the evidence at issue before introducing that evidence to the jury. The purpose of the motion in limine is to prevent the other party from asking prejudicial questions or introducing prejudicial evidence in front of the jury without first asking the trial court’s permission.

In Indiana, a motion in limine is a pretrial request made to the court to rule on the admissibility of certain evidence before it is presented during the trial. The goal of this motion is to prevent potentially prejudicial evidence from being introduced in front of the jury without the judge's approval. This helps to ensure that the jury is not exposed to evidence that may be inadmissible or could unfairly sway their opinion. When a motion in limine is granted, the party wishing to introduce the evidence in question must approach the bench to discuss its admissibility with the judge outside the hearing of the jury. Indiana courts recognize the importance of these motions in preserving the fairness and integrity of the trial process. The specific procedures and standards for motions in limine may vary slightly depending on the court's local rules and the discretion of the presiding judge.