Ind. Code ch. 5-3-5

Ind. Code ch. 5-3-5
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Ind. Code § 5-3-5-1 Applicability of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a political subdivision that: (1) has an official website; and (2) is authorized under IC 5-3-1-2 or another statute to publish a notice on the political subdivision's website in accordance with this chapter. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.41.

Ind. Code § 5-3-5-2 "Official website"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "official website" means the Internet location designated by a political subdivision as its primary source of information about the political subdivision on the Internet. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.42.

Ind. Code § 5-3-5-3 "Political subdivision"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 3-5-2.1-79. The term includes any administration, agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, division, institution, office, officer, service, or other similar body of a political subdivision created or established under law. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.47.

Ind. Code § 5-3-5-4 Publication of notice on an official website

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 4. (a) A political subdivision that is required by statute to publish notice in a newspaper two (2) or more times may make: (1) the first publication of a notice in a newspaper or newspapers as required under IC 5-3-1-4 or the applicable statute; and (2) if the political subdivision maintains an official website, all subsequent publications of the notice only on the official website of the political subdivision. (b) If a political subdivision is required to publish a notice two (2) or more times in at least two (2) newspapers more or less contemporaneously, the first publication of the notice includes the first publication of the notice in both newspapers. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.43.

Ind. Code § 5-3-5-4 Publication of notice on an official website

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 4. (a) A political subdivision that is required by statute to publish notice in a newspaper two (2) or more times may make: (1) the first publication of a notice in a newspaper or newspapers as required under IC 5-3-1-1.5 or the applicable statute; and (2) if the political subdivision maintains an official website, all subsequent publications of the notice only on the official website of the political subdivision. (b) If a political subdivision is required to publish a notice two (2) or more times in at least two (2) newspapers more or less contemporaneously, the first publication of the notice includes the first publication of the notice in both newspapers. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.43; P.L.157-2026, SEC.27.

Ind. Code § 5-3-5-5 Requirements for notice published on an official website

Sec. 5. The notice must: (1) be in a location on the official website where the notice is easily accessible and identifiable; and (2) remain on the official website not less than seven (7) days after the last posting date required by law has expired. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.44.

Ind. Code § 5-3-5-6 Printed copies of notice

Sec. 6. (a) The political subdivision or county, or a contractor that contracts with the political subdivision or county to administer the official website, shall: (1) create a printed copy of any notice posted on the official website in a format that includes the date of publication on the first day that the legal notice is published on the official website; and (2) maintain a printed copy of any notice for archival and verification purposes. (b) A proof of publication that complies with section 7 of this chapter must be furnished upon request. The proof of publication must state that the notice was posted from the initial date through the last posting date required by law. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.45.

Ind. Code § 5-3-5-7 Proof of publication

Sec. 7. Proof of publication of an electronically published notice for the purpose of complying with public notice requirements is satisfied and considered conclusive upon the provision of the proof of publication described in section 6 of this chapter: (1) executed by the official designated as responsible for the electronic publication under section 8 of this chapter; and (2) stating that the notice was posted from the initial date through the last posting date required by law. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 5-3-5-8 Official responsible for electronic publications

Sec. 8. The political subdivision shall: (1) designate an official of the political subdivision to be responsible for electronic publications; and (2) post the official's name and contact information on the official website. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.46.

Ind. Code § 5-3-5-9 Electronic publications containing errors or omissions

Sec. 9. IC 5-3-1-2.3 and any other provision regarding an error or omission in a notice published in a newspaper also apply to the electronic publication of a notice made in accordance with this chapter. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/5Fetched: 10/17/2026

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