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Civil courts hear civil matters—which are generally lawsuits regarding disputes between persons or entities in which money, property, or personal rights under the law are at issue. Civil matters are distinguishable from criminal matters, which generally involve a city, state, or federal government prosecuting a person or entity for the commission of a crime.

In Indiana, civil courts are responsible for adjudicating non-criminal disputes between parties, which may include individuals, businesses, or other entities. These disputes often involve issues such as contracts, property, personal injury, family law, and other matters where the parties seek monetary damages, equitable relief, or the enforcement of legal rights. Unlike criminal cases, where the government prosecutes individuals or entities for violations of criminal law, civil cases are typically initiated by a plaintiff seeking remedy for a perceived wrong. Indiana's civil court system is structured with Small Claims Courts for minor disputes, Circuit and Superior Courts for general civil matters, and an appellate system for reviewing decisions. The specific procedures and rules governing civil litigation in Indiana are outlined in the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, and the amount in controversy, as well as the complexity of the case, often determines which court has jurisdiction.

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